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Dog Training: How it works

Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to perform behaviors in response to certain commands. The most common behaviors are "coming when called," "sit", "lie down", and teaching the dog to relieve itself outside.

There is much controversy about what is the most effective way to train a dog. Some say that it involves using treats and positive reinforcement. Some say that it involves various tools that inflict punishment as the term is used in operant conditioning.http://www.skytoy.com

There are many methods of dog training aMedia:nd many objectives, from basic obedience training to specialized areas including law enforcement, military, search and rescue, hunting, working with livestock, assistance to people with disabilities, entertainment, dog sports and protecting people or property.

As pack animals, wild dogs have natural instincts that favor cooperation with their fellow dogs. Many domestic dogs, either through instinct or breeding, can correctly interpret and respond to signals given by a human handler.Media:Example.ogg