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The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Scottish Terrier is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Scottish Terrier.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Scottish Terrier, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Scottish Terrier obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Scottish Terrier owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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As all puppies learn to walk in time, owners are also busy thinking on the best ways for them to train their Scottish Terriers to execute commands such as SIT, COME, SHAKE HANDS, JUMP and others as they get older. Each dog has their own personality and each breed has its own attitude when it comes to being educated and taught.

For the very core, puppies shouldn’t be separated from their mothers until they reach 8 weeks. This is to have them developed and ready physically and emotionally. By nature, the Scottie is intelligent and will not respond well to harsh or aggressive types of training. They don’t see themselves as servants but as companions so a love and respect should be the key components shown in their training. Once the Scottie feels he is not being respected, he will withdraw. Like a good friend, trust is needed for the relationship to grow and that is exactly what the Scottie is.

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Scottish terriers are these adorable energetic dogs with short legs and spunky attitudes. They have a distinctive long rectangular muzzle that has a beard and mustache that give them a unique look. Although they are excellent companions and playmates, one must be ready for their idiosyncrasies. Especially there stubbornness that makes training challenging if not difficult.  Once a Scottish Terrier is trained, there will be lapses when it suddenly sets its mind to and stick with it to the end hence ignoring what was taught.

The solution is finding what motivates them. For others, food may be a motivator. For  others, it may be playing with a toy bone. Chasing a small animal or playing with them may be what they want for immediate gratification. Once determined, it should be used as positive reinforcement. For example, after executing a successful SIT, give him his toy bone momentarily and try the drill again and again until it remembers it.

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• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harrassed.

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