Hand Signs for Training Dog

Dogs are widely considered to be one of the most common household pets all over the world. Their affectionate and protective nature has seen them often considered to be man’s best friend. Just like people, each dog has its own character. While there are some common traits between two dogs of the same breed, there are always going to be subtle differences in their temperament and personality. When house breaking a dog, it is always recommended that the animal be trained in order to allow him or her to adapt to the social requirements of a house. While not every dog owner has their dog trained, there are a number of benefits such as controlling dog aggression as well as enhancing the canine’s obedience. Dog obedience training is a process of teaching the animal to perform a certain action that is dependent solely on the signal being shown to it. More advanced modes of dog training include teaching the dog how to react in certain situations or scenarios, but these methods are mostly reserved for dogs serving in law enforcement, hunting, shepherding livestock and assistance for people with disabilities.

The most often used dog training hand signals pertain to the most common of actions expected from the canine. These are: Down, sit, stay, heel, making a loose leashed animal trot within close proximity from its owner with the command ‘close’ and recalling the animal with commands such as ‘come’, ‘in’ or ‘here’. Just as with humans, it is always better to train the animal from a very young age. The first few training sessions may even see the animal substantially confused, but it important that the animal never be physically or violently punished. It is important though to show acts of strength from time to time as, if the animal is constantly disobedient and does not see any corrective action being taken, it will automatically assume that it is the alpha male and will not be overly concerned about the master.  The most important aspect of dog training hand gestures is the communication involved. This pertains to communication from both parties involved – the handler and the animal. Dogs are very expressive creatures and it is up to the handler to identify when the animal is scared, confused, nervous or happy. When this bond has been established and the animal knows that the trainer understands its signals, it is much easier to train.