Dog training is the practice of teaching dogs to perform different actions in response to specific commands. There are many methods available and there are also specific objectives for dog training. Two of the most popular methods are obedience training and crate training.
The first method is usually used for socializing the dog to help them to get along with humans and other animals. It involves basic obedience lessons such as teaching the dog to heel, come, stay, sit, come close and down. Crate training is commonly used to housetrain animals: the dog is confined in the crate when the owner is not available to supervise it, this teaches the dog to control going to the bathroom as most dogs will not do this in the same place they sleep. He therefore has to hold it when confined to the crate. It is also a behavioral management technique (not just plain old dog training, oh no!) in that whilst the dog is in the crate the owner or trainer need not do anything else, so the human participation in this training is minimal and passive. Basically, you can get on with the ironing whilst the dog is confined in the crate!
Dog training is said to have originated in the late 1700’s to early 1800’s in England due to the popularity of informal dog competitions known popularly today as ‘dog shows'. The method was used to teach the show dogs how to behave in these situations. The dog was the first species to become domesticated and form a mutual bond with humans. Even in the early years of this relationship there were different techniques and purposes for training.
In the early years working dogs were taught to obey their masters and trained to perform work-related activities such as helping to herd sheep and cattle. The Rottweiler Mentzgerhund - commonly called the Rottweiler - was one of the breeds used for herding. The animal has a reputation for being vicious due to its muscular appearance, however this accusation is not necessarily borne out in fact. During the Roman Empire, descendants of the Rottweiler breed were used to herd, drive and protect cattle. They were also useful for pulling carts along trade routes that were filled with meat and other produce. After a while they were no longer used for this purpose due to the popularity of trains that were obviously faster in carrying these food items.
The bloodhound's history dates as far back as the 14th century where they were bred for hunting. There is some speculation that this breed was developed by the French and Belgians. Although these dogs were famous for hunting deer and wild boar their purpose changed as people recognized their ability to track humans by their scent. Dog training was used to enable them to track runaway slaves after being imported to the United States during the Slave era. They were later used by law enforcement to track missing persons and criminals, but after a while the police replaced them with German shepherds,Dutch Shepherds and Belgian Malinois because the bloodhounds were more resistant to obedience training.
For many centuries, even as far back as the 1650’s, the Pointer dog was used as a sporting breed in bird hunting. These breeds are known for being mentally and physically 'on point' because they possess a high level of intelligence and a natural love for swimming and running. Other similar sporting dogs include Spaniels,Retrievers,Viszlas and Setters. All of these breeds are very receptive to dog training techniques.
The first method is usually used for socializing the dog to help them to get along with humans and other animals. It involves basic obedience lessons such as teaching the dog to heel, come, stay, sit, come close and down. Crate training is commonly used to housetrain animals: the dog is confined in the crate when the owner is not available to supervise it, this teaches the dog to control going to the bathroom as most dogs will not do this in the same place they sleep. He therefore has to hold it when confined to the crate. It is also a behavioral management technique (not just plain old dog training, oh no!) in that whilst the dog is in the crate the owner or trainer need not do anything else, so the human participation in this training is minimal and passive. Basically, you can get on with the ironing whilst the dog is confined in the crate!
Dog training is said to have originated in the late 1700’s to early 1800’s in England due to the popularity of informal dog competitions known popularly today as ‘dog shows'. The method was used to teach the show dogs how to behave in these situations. The dog was the first species to become domesticated and form a mutual bond with humans. Even in the early years of this relationship there were different techniques and purposes for training.
In the early years working dogs were taught to obey their masters and trained to perform work-related activities such as helping to herd sheep and cattle. The Rottweiler Mentzgerhund - commonly called the Rottweiler - was one of the breeds used for herding. The animal has a reputation for being vicious due to its muscular appearance, however this accusation is not necessarily borne out in fact. During the Roman Empire, descendants of the Rottweiler breed were used to herd, drive and protect cattle. They were also useful for pulling carts along trade routes that were filled with meat and other produce. After a while they were no longer used for this purpose due to the popularity of trains that were obviously faster in carrying these food items.
The bloodhound's history dates as far back as the 14th century where they were bred for hunting. There is some speculation that this breed was developed by the French and Belgians. Although these dogs were famous for hunting deer and wild boar their purpose changed as people recognized their ability to track humans by their scent. Dog training was used to enable them to track runaway slaves after being imported to the United States during the Slave era. They were later used by law enforcement to track missing persons and criminals, but after a while the police replaced them with German shepherds,Dutch Shepherds and Belgian Malinois because the bloodhounds were more resistant to obedience training.
For many centuries, even as far back as the 1650’s, the Pointer dog was used as a sporting breed in bird hunting. These breeds are known for being mentally and physically 'on point' because they possess a high level of intelligence and a natural love for swimming and running. Other similar sporting dogs include Spaniels,Retrievers,Viszlas and Setters. All of these breeds are very receptive to dog training techniques.
