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Ive found that theres a lot of confusion and misdirected advice surrounding this topic. "Dog whispering" is a training method, or more accurately, it is a training philosophy that incorporates a lot of different methods and techniques. It has gained a lot of popularity through a television show, called The Dog Whisperer, featuring Cesar Millan. Dog whispering IS humane. But the belief that dog whispering is the best way to train your dog because it is the most "gentle" is not quite right.
Much of the effectiveness of the method depends on establishing dominance, and making your dog aware at all the right moments that you are comfortably in charge and in control as pack leader. Accomplishing this typically involves reminded your dog through firm, physical gestures.
So yes, dog whispering methods ARE gentle compared to, say, hitting your dog with a shovel, but they are actually more forceful (and effective) than bribing your dog to do something by stuffing them full of hotdogs.
Even though you use physical force to establish dominance, you never act in a way that is violent or aggressive or potentially harmful to the animal. At the same time, dog whispering reminds us that dogs are not children and they feel more secure with a clear idea of a pack leader they can trust.
Here are some of the main points about the method:
Be the Leader. Establishing your role as pack leader is one of the most vital parts of making this method work for you. This will involve making the dog feel secure in many different social
situations and interactions (which cannot happen unless you have established your dominance).
Submissive or anxious dogs run the risk of acting out with defensive aggression. Alpha dogs run the risk of acting out with dominance aggression – without proper guidance, they will always take the law into their own jaws, so to speak. The key is to be calm yet firm. Control your Voice. Never Shout. No dog training method is about shouting at your dog. This is more a reflection of the owners own lack of self-control.
So while it is true that an attractive quality of dog whispering is a softspoken and gentle demeanor, this is not its defining or most important aspect.
In fact, much of the communication is done non-verbally – sometimes with hand signals, sometimes without. Like other training methods, dog whispering requires patient, nonviolent
means, lots of repetition, and positive reinforcement.
There are moments when your dog may be in imminent danger. You should reserve shouting for these moments. This way, you can expect a response when you most need one.
Read (and Use) Body Language. I always say that one half of dog whispering is about reading your dogs body language. The other half is about your body language being read by your dog. This is why your calm yet firm actions speak volumes to them, as weve already established.
Again, if your energy is nervous, or even fearful, its as good as saying to your dog: "You have reason to be nervous. You have reason to be fearful."
Remember, dog communication is primarily non-verbal (while that of humans is primarily verbal).
Signals. Dogs can use a variety of gestures and signals to defuse situations of stress and send a message of "no threat." Dogs also try to signal to us, but if we dont recognize them, we can miss the point.
Some of the most common of these signals include: turning their head away from yours (no the dogs not being rude), licking their lips and nose, walking slowly, "freezing" on the spot, sniffing the ground, and even nervous yawning. These signals can be observed frequently between
dogs and from dogs to humans.
The failure of humans to recognize these signs often makes dogs resort to more extreme forms of expression, such as barking, when they are distressed. Some dogs use some signs and not others. It is also possible for a dog to lose this body language to an extent if it never reinforced,
especially during early conditioning.
Understanding and reading your dogs body language is important not only for when they are trying to tell you something, but also when they are trying to send a message to another dog in your presence.
An ability to prevent dog fights is almost guaranteed when you can read how dogs react during or just before greeting. It makes timing your intervention or deciding to avoid the situation entirely second nature to you.
Eye contact. Eye contact is one of the best ways to communicate with your dog. It is said that some dogs talk more with their bark, and other talk more with their eyes. In either case, the first step in reading each others facial expressions is regularly establishing eye contact.
But remember that holding a direct stare without any other verbal or physical cues is likely to be read as confrontational. Avoid direct eye contact when meeting new dogs.
No Hocus-Pocus. Dog whispering does not involve hypnosis or magic. Whenever you see anyone who has "a way" with dogs, it often comes down to a mix of high affection, low fear, and steady confidence.
Dog whispering is simply about putting that into practice in the best possible manner.
Establish your Dogs Purpose. Dogs are not servants or slaves and should not be treated as such. If you continually bark commands at them, dont be surprised when they bark back. Sadly Ive seen that many dog owners become "control freaks" and act in a bossy, demanding way. The same owners tend to be the ones who get extra angry when their dog doesnt listen or misbehaves. Be a pack leader, not a control freak.
Dogs are not children and should not be treated as such. This is another commonly misguided idea of the relationship between humans and dogs. Many dog owners pamper their dogs as if they were surrogate children. This is harmless, and even funny, but only to a point!
Dogs need more than your treats and your cuddles. They need your guidance. Sometimes you need to physically intervene or make a correction with your dog.
The use of calm, assertive, non-violent, and non-aggressive physical force is not only ok with your dog, but it is essential in maintaining a healthy and secure relationship.
Dogs are social. Give them a social role. Whether they are a running or walking partner, a show dog, an agility dog, a herding dog, a watch dog, or a party dog, dogs are happier when they have a role and they feel like they are fulfilling it. Give them the security that comes from a sense of
purpose.
Afford Respect and dignity. If you treat dogs with the respect and dignity they deserve, they will enjoy behaving for you. Simple as that. For the same reason, a dog whispering philosophy puts more value in "life knowledge" for dogs than it does teaching them neat tricks. For example,
when people ask me if my dog knows how to "shake hands" or "roll over," I tell them no, but add that he does know a great trick that I call "dont run in front of the bus."
Customize your approach. Dog whispering works as well as it does because it can take a different approach for different dogs. It is always a "custom fit" method. This is because a dominant dog will require a much different training approach than a submissive one, as will an aggressive
dog vs. an anxious or obsessive one.
Exercise. Dogs need more exercise than you think. Even though this is the cornerstone of all dog training systems (or at least should be), I need to mention it again as absolutely essential as part of any dog whispering approach.
If your dog does not have a way to channel all the energy that they has for work and play, they will find another way to release it. And chances are it wont be a good thing.
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Senin, 22 Februari 2016
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