English Bulldog Training
Why is English Bulldog Training so important? All dogs, regardless of breed, need to be trained. The earlier you start the better because, just like children, what you learn when you're young stays with you as you grow into adulthood. And just as the old proverb says, it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
It takes lots of time and patience to train a puppy so it's not a quick job.
The first thing that you need to do is to teach your dog that YOU are the leader of the pack and that he is a follower. It's important not to let a dog become too dominant because it can lead to lots of issues and can be unsafe for your family.
Ten English Bulldog Training Tips
- Use single word commands so you don't confuse your dog.
- Be consistent and generous with praise. Correct mistakes consistently and firmly.
- Bad behavior is the fault of the trainer not the dog
- Say things once. It's not necessary to continually repeat the instructions.
- Everyone in your home needs to use the same commands so the dog doesn't get confused
- Always give a reward when your dog is obedient and does what you ask him to. Don't react to bad behavior, just ignore it.
- Use training to educate and socialize your pet so that everyone can enjoy being together.
- Training is mental exercise for your dog and will help prevent boredom, teaching tricks keeps them occupied and interested.
- Play with your dog after each training session so that they always enjoy what you're teaching them. Make it fun, the dog will love it.
- Don't force your dog. If you do then he'll get frightened and you won't succeed.
Winston's words of wisdom
If you have children then you need to train them too. Unless you train the children and the dog you're setting up a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to a tragedy unless you take control.
NEVER leave the dog alone with the children
.English Bulldog Training Methods
Using a clicker to train your pet is often a very successful way of teaching them to be well behaved.
If you use the clicker every time that the dog does what you want and combine this with a reward of food or petting he learns that the click is good and gives a reward. Most dogs are eager to please and will soon learn to be good and easy to keep under control.
Teach your dog not to jump up when you open the front door and visitors arrive. This can be difficult, so if you don't have a lot of time then it's a good idea to put the dog in his crate before you open the door. Using the crate allows him to still see what's going on but keeps you in control.
Most pets don't like fireworks, but in today's world they appear regularly. Use recordings of fireworks to train the dog not to be frightend. Start with low volume and a short burst and gradually work up to longer and louder recordings.
Other Resources
There are several high quality training programs available. Here are two of our favorites:
Dans Online Dog Trainer: Video Membership From A Top Dog Trainer.
Dove Cresswell's training program.
In Conclusion
Dogs are much happier when they're trained because they know and understand the boundaries. They are well behaved when out and about and safe to have around your family and friends.
With patience and perseverance you can train your dog at home. If you need help then you could go to classes, there are many local dog trainers would would be more than happy to help you and your pet to learn.
