Released on = December 25, 2005, 6:51 pm

Press Release Author = Jonathan Cheong

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Before you begin a treat based training session, however, it
is a good idea to test the dog to make sure that food will motivate him through the
session. Begin around the dog's regular meal time by taking a piece of its food and
waving it in front of the dog's nose...

Press Release Body = Training with treats and other food based rewards is a great
way to motivate your dog and speed the training process along. Most dogs are highly
motivated by food rewards, and treat training using this kind of positive
reinforcement is used to train all sorts of animals, including tigers, lions,
elephants and even house cats.


Before you begin a treat based training session, however, it is a good idea to test
the dog to make sure that food will motivate him through the session. Begin around
the dog's regular meal time by taking a piece of its food and waving it in front of
the dog's nose.


If the dog shows an enthusiasm for the food, now is a great time to start the
training. If the dog shows little interest, or none at all, it may be best to put
off the training until another time. Don't be afraid to delay the start of meal time
in order to pique the dog's interest in training. The advantages of proper training
will far outweigh any delay in feeding.


It is generally best to get the dog used to regular feedings, instead of leaving
food out all the time. Not only does free feeding encourage the dog to overeat and
increase the chances of obesity, but a free fed dog may never be fully motivated in
reward based training.


Once your dog has shown interest in the food offered to it, it is time to begin the
training. Since you already got your dog's undivided attention by showing it food,
now is a great time to start. Give the dog a few pieces of food right away, then
back up a few steps. While holding the food in your hand, so "come here". When the
dog comes to you, praise him effusively and give him a few pieces of food.


(To Be Continued...)


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