Isn\u2019t it frustrating when\nyou yell a command and your dog doesn’t even bother to listen? It is not only frustrating,\nbut it can also be dangerous for your dog in some situations, such as when he\nruns into a busy road when off the leash or tries to bite a stranger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dogs are lovable and\ninnocent creatures, but they must be trained to obey your commands in order to\navoid any unpleasant situations. If your dog is not listening to you, then it\ndoesn\u2019t mean that they are a stubborn dog or that he is ignoring you, it just\nneeds to be trained to follow your command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some\nstrategies you can try to get your to dog listen to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visual\ncommands are necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want your dog\nto listen to you, you have to stop relying on verbal commands. Dogs rely\nheavily on body language while communicating, so possibly they won\u2019t get you if\nyou are giving verbal commands only. Giving visual commands like hand motion or\ngestures followed by verbal commands will certainly help your dog to decipher\nwhat you are trying to convey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consistency\nis the key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important\nstep while training a dog is to be consistent in your training. You have to\nkeep training your dog until he learns the command. It is also important to keep\npracticing the command once your dog learns it. Moreover, ensure that all your\nfamily members follow the same commands to communicate with your dog or else he\nmight get confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eliminate\ndistractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Training a dog to obey your commands is quite a task, but it can be even more infuriating when your dog has all the pent-up energy. So, if your dog is excited and hyperactive, chances are that he will easily get distracted and will not listen to you while training. Therefore, make sure that you have exercised your dog to exhaustion to expel all that extra energy before you start practicing the commands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Set\nthe mood right<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your dog will never\nlearn your cues if they are distracted, scared, anxious or sad. Be sure to read\nthe room right before you start practicing. First, teach them commands in a\ncontrolled and peaceful setting and once they have mastered it, only then will they\nbe able to follow your commands in a disordered scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give\nyour dog a reason to listen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why would your dog listen\nto your command when getting into a fight with another dog or jumping on a\nstranger is much more enjoyable? To get your dog to obey your cues, you have to\nmake yourself more interesting than whatever your dog is doing. You can make\nyourself more interesting by giving him his favorite treats or toys. If he knows\nthat there\u2019s a good reward for listening to you, he may\nstart listening to you obediently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your dog listens to you, it will be better and safer for both you and your dog. It will help you avoid situations that can put both of you in danger. Therefore, speak your dog\u2019s language and train him to overcome the communication barrier between you two. Happy training!<\/p>\n\n\n\n