Group classes. When can you start training? How and where to train a dog

Before starting to raise a four-legged friend, many owners think about what kind of training to choose - individual or in a group. Both one and the second type of training undoubtedly have their advantages. However, in order to feel tangible results of training, it is necessary to undergo both personal and group classes.

Depending on what kind of “career” you plan for your dog in the future, take an obedience course so that the dog is simply companion dog for the family, or train a dog General training course(OKD) and prepare him for passing the standards, or engage in sports training and participate in competitions, or show your pet at various exhibitions– specialists from the Smart Dog Dog Training Center will help you create an individual training plan for your pet, taking into account all its features.

What are the benefits of private lessons?

Of course, the main advantage individual lessons what always remains is training classes take place at home and in convenient time for the dog owner. At the same time, the dog handler works exclusively with you and your dog, trying to maximize short time teach him obedience. The instructor explains in detail the psychology of the dog, answers all your questions and trains you and your pet using individual approach taking into account breed qualities and character traits of the dog. Therefore, if you have many questions about raising a dog, it is better to start with individual lessons and then - by all means! – take classes in a group.

The benefits of group training classes.

Such activities give the dog the opportunity to experience new surroundings and communicate with his relatives, which is extremely important for proper development pet.

In group classes, the dog is socialized. Here she learns to react correctly to other dogs and strangers; negative behavioral traits such as aggression and cowardice are removed.

By studying in a group, the pet learns to clearly follow the owner’s commands, regardless of the environment (people, dogs) and conditions (for example, passing vehicles).

Group classes help develop your dog's self-confidence, which is very important for successful results.

Who needs to study in a group?

Group classes provide an opportunity to find new communication and exchange of information not only for owners, but, first of all, for pets. In addition, if you wish to go full course OKD or UGS (Controlled city dog) and pass the tests, then, in this case, you cannot do without group classes, since passing standards involves the dog working in a group. Sports training also involves group training in order to teach the dog to accept commands exclusively from the owner.

In any case, no matter what type of training you decide to do, group training on the site will be useful for your pet.

How are group classes conducted?

Classes are held 1-2 times a week on weekends at training grounds in Moscow. The duration of one lesson is 1-1.5 hours - the main lesson with repetition of the material covered and learning a new task, + 30 minutes, during which the instructor answers questions. Payment for classes is made once a month using the subscription system (for 4 classes). The cost of missed classes is not refundable.

During the first lesson, the instructor gets to know the owners and their pets, explains why training is needed, the types of training and the psychology of the dog. Then basic commands are studied and skills are practiced. At the end of the lesson, the instructor answers questions from participants.

The further course program is developed taking into account the wishes of the group participants. The main areas of work of the group are:

Dog obedience training;

Socialization of dogs;

Correction unwanted behavior;

Building the right relationship in the owner-dog pair.

After the main obedience class, those who wish can continue training puppies in the first skills of protective guard service (the so-called “biter”). Already with early age Your puppy will learn to protect you and your property from intruders. This activity costs extra.

There are no breed or age restrictions for group training sessions.

If you know that your dog can show aggression towards others, then he should be brought to class only with a muzzle (for medium and large breeds).

During the period of heat, dogs can also attend group classes - the owner will not miss useful information, and other dogs are taught not to react to bitches in heat and not to be distracted from the owner’s commands. This is especially important for those who are planning a further exhibition or competition career for their pet. However, for ordinary life this is also important. You can be sure that your male dog will not run away after a female dog in heat.

I would like to note that group training- This is a great way to diversify the life of pets. Group training sessions with our specialists will help your dog not only develop correctly and adapt to the world around them, but also gain new experiences and positive emotions.

Proper development of your dog - for only 750 rubles per lesson!

At the training center "KC Elite" not only provides training and training for puppies or dogs, but also develops your dog's abilities. Dog training according to the teaching method, i.e. operant, a method of inducing and selecting behavior is used. Using this technique, a professional dog trainer achieves joyful and interested execution of commands, which leads to the establishment of contact and trust between the dog and its owner.
This is the method used to train your dog. dog trainer.
The training includes free of charge the basics of animal psychology and proper nutrition dogs.

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dog training basic obedience commands,
general training course,
training of decorative dogs,
behavior correction,
managed city dog,
dog in the car,
preparing the dog for the show,
training,
dog sports (agility, freestyle),
training puppies older than three months,
training puppies aged 1-3 months.

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We work with all dog breeds except miniature ones

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There are many strange stereotypes in society that we constantly have to deal with.

German Shepherds no training is needed, they are naturally smart.

Representatives of this breed are indeed very smart, but without proper training their behavior will be completely different from the manners of everyone’s favorite Commissioner Rex. Cinema has done many breeds a disservice, and they have become hostage to their film images. When getting a dog of a similar breed, many expect maximum resemblance to their favorite character (without investing their time and effort in raising and training). And it turns out that Lassie can destroy a newly renovated apartment in a couple of hours, while the owner is at work, and the cute Dalmatian bites and does not tolerate children. Such stories usually end badly: the dog in best case scenario sent to a shelter, in the worst case, thrown out onto the street or taken to be euthanized. A disappointed owner and a broken dog's life.

I am buying a dog for myself; only dogs that go to shows need training.

A dog for oneself is the most common definition that is used to justify why a dog is fed food from the table, from which it will develop a bunch of diseases by the age of 3-7 (and maybe earlier), and they don’t want to monitor its health (at least get vaccinated and wormed on time), as well as socialize and train so that the dog can exist normally in society. Pets are bought for yourself without documents from mixed-breed parents without a pedigree, not for breeding. They are bred without missing a single heat, passing off the puppies as purebred. The damage that such people cause to the breed and its reputation reaches enormous proportions in our country.

Why do we need OKD? Teach her to bite! (Usually speaking about a puppy 4-5 months old).

If we discard all the explanations why it is so important and necessary to undergo the OKD, before starting the ZKS, answer yourself honestly: would you give a loaded machine gun to a child?

This is only a small fraction of total mass misconceptions that ruin the lives of both owners and their pets.

Professional dog training

Why train a dog and why should it be done by a dog trainer?

It doesn’t matter at all what kind of dog you own. Breed, size and other criteria are not important; everyone needs training. The lack of properly built relationships entails a lot of problems:

the dog follows commands when it wants to, ignores the owner;
shows aggression towards children;
due to animal aggression, walks turn into sheer stress for the owner, the pet selflessly barks at the sight of other animals, and in advanced cases tries to attack first;
can't stay alone. In the absence of the owners, he demolishes the apartment;
walks turn into a real test, the dog does not follow the command “near”, but drags the owner along with it;
food aggression, etc.

Some owners try to solve problems on their own, which often worsens an already bleak situation.

A professional dog handler works not so much with the dog, but with the owner:

teaches correct interaction With four-legged friend;
corrects errors;
gives individual recommendations.

A puppy is a blank slate, what you put into it is what you will live with.

Services of the canine center "Araks"

Training with a dog handler visiting your home (in Moscow and Moscow Region).

"Training in the nursery". During the course, the dog moves to our center.
"Puppy School". The first months of a pet's life can be compared to laying the foundation. This means not only health, but also socialization, building relationships, education, etc. A professional dog handler will teach the basics of OKD, help to carry out socialization correctly and give important tips on raising and maintaining a dog.
"Obedience". The course includes the basics of OKD, handling, as well as developing stable skills under various stimuli.
« Service dog» . The training takes place in the nursery, the duration of the course is 30 days, classes are held daily with the person involved. Dogs over 1.5 years old who have passed a full obedience course are allowed for training.
"Family Training". Professional training and socialization takes place in the nursery and lasts 30 days. The dog receives knowledge through the OKD course. Every day the pet works on the site for 4 hours (1 hour 4 times a day).
"City Dog". The course program includes practicing commands for large cluster people, animals, vehicles and other irritants.
"Protection". The program includes taking a ZKS course. Dogs that have completed an obedience course and have reached the age of 1.5 years are accepted for training.
“Correction of unwanted behavior”. Professional training takes place in the kennel, this includes classes on suppressing aggression, as well as a family training course. Based on the results of the classes, a film will be made about your dog, in which experts will tell you in detail about each command.
"Zoo Hotel and Training". This is an opportunity to spend time usefully. If you need to leave your dog for foster care, our dog handlers can take it through a training course or work out any commands you wish.

Leading little puppy into the house, you need to understand that with the advent of a dog, the life of the family will completely change. It is important to remember that the little teddy bear will soon grow into an adult independent dog. Improperly raising a small puppy is fraught with negative consequences.

Self-training dogs is the process of developing certain skills in a dog, necessary for a person. Training is mandatory for any dog.
Before getting a new furry family member, it is important to fully understand: is a dog necessary? It often happens: while the puppy is small, we are touched, play and take care of it. Once the baby grows up, the furry family member becomes unnecessary. Often an untrained adult dog becomes dangerous. If you are confident in your heart that you need a dog in your home, you should adhere to the rules for raising a puppy.

Dogs that are obedient and well-behaved and know the basic commands “fu” and “come” need to consolidate their skills on an area where distractions are specially created. Pets that are not given enough time to raise them behave unpredictably. A dog whose behavior the owner is unable to influence will become a cause of conflict. The owner is responsible for the conflict.

For dogs small breeds There are quite enough commands for training dogs: “Fu”, “Come to me”, “Nearby”, “Sit”, “Place”, “Lie down”, “Stand”.

Dogs of medium and large breeds must be fully trained general course training, where, in addition to obedience commands, they study carrying objects and overcoming obstacles. Commands develop the animal's strength, agility and confidence.

When the puppy appeared in the house, the nickname is required. Without a name, it will not work to raise a dog in the right way.

Basic principles of dog training

As a rule, the role of the trainer is performed by the owner of the animal. To know the owner with the dog must have a strong contact. A person who has correctly approached interaction with a dog should:

The pet treats the person trustingly, completely obeys and is not afraid - this means that the owner has fully mastered the basics of dog training, and there is no reason to worry about the reaction to the full course of training.

Dog training up to six months old

A puppy has appeared at home, so far - a baby, and the idea of \u200b\u200btraining seems absurd. Such thoughts are wrong. A young dog learns more readily than an adult. You will need to establish contact with the animal and show the dominance of the owner. Of course, you shouldn’t expect special perseverance from the puppy; training takes place in the form of a game. The goal is to make friends with the dog and interest it. At the beginning of the course, you should not expect that the animal will unquestioningly obey commands. initial stage must be obtained from the puppy correct reaction and implementation, even if not clear and perfect. Initial training and education are closely intertwined. Success depends on living conditions and training.

Self-training dogs begins with teaching them to go to the toilet in a specific place. Until the baby is vaccinated, you should not take it out into the street. After feeding, take it to a diaper or a special cloth so that the puppy can go to the toilet there. Gradually, the dog will begin to run to the place on its own when it wants to. After the dog takes care of his needs, praise and give a tasty treat.

There are two commands necessary for the baby - the nickname and the word "fu". Hearing the name, the puppy should run up. The word "fu" means that the dog must immediately stop what he is doing. Do not try to scold and punish the dog. Dogs do not understand why people are punished. If the command is executed incorrectly, just do not focus. A correctly executed command should be reinforced with praise, affection and treats. Have the basics been learned? Move on to complex actions.

Training an adult dog

In the absence of training skills, it is worth learning several ways of the usual course for dogs. The first method is the standard one, when the dog responds to voice commands. The method is well-known and has been practiced in countries for a long time. There is clicker training for dogs. Let's talk about the method in more detail.

Clicker training is used at home, work, sports training animals, as well as in the training of guide dogs and assistants for the disabled.

Clicker Training – the new kind training, implying conditioned positive reinforcement, which is implemented through sound signal. A clicker is a special keychain equipped with a clicking button. The click is used to let the dog know that the animal is doing the right thing. The training method excludes physical contact and develops a positive reflex in the animal to a specific signal. The click becomes a conditioned positive reinforcer.

The training is designed for the owner to explain to the pet what to do. If the desired result is achieved, the dog is rewarded with petting or treats, if there is no result, punishment is applied.

Clicker training involves observing the animal. The dog associates the sound of a click with pleasure. To develop a positive connection to the signal, the dog is encouraged. If your pet makes a mistake, you just need to wait it out and try again.

The dog has fine hearing, hears a click and quickly learns the connection between the fulfillment of the requirement and the sound. The animal understands that repetition necessary actions will be accompanied by a click. Gradually, the dog becomes a partner of the owner, facilitating the process of its own learning.

When the command is learned and the dog performs the action quickly, the reward is given a treat and the clicker is used to teach the new command.

Initial training is always done at home, in a calm environment, where nothing distracts or frightens the pet. Dog training at home is a start, during which the pet will master the main, vital commands. How to teach a dog to understand you? How to praise your pet correctly? What mistakes do inexperienced owners often make?

There are no stupid dogs. Just believe it and accept it as a fact - it will be easier to work with a dog. Of course, you should start as soon as the puppy appears in the house. The age of two months is quite suitable for mastering simple skills, and it is during this period that the baby absorbs knowledge at an incredible speed. Sometimes it even seems that dogs become dumber with age, but this is not so - it’s just harder for adult pets to learn new information. Although training adult dogs at home will also definitely bear fruit if done correctly. So, let’s remember the inviolable dogmas:

the first classes last no more than 10 minutes, two to three times a day;

lessons always begin by repeating already learned commands;

before training, the dog should be allowed to lose excess energy;

doesn't study full stomach, immediately after sleep or late in the evening;

we punish the dog only with our voice, saying reproachfully “Ay-ay-ay”, “Bad”, “You can’t do that.” We don’t shout, we don’t grab you by the scruff of the neck, we don’t beat you under any circumstances for refusing to carry out a command;

Dog training at home always takes place in the form of a game, in good positive mood. The pet needs to be interested, “included” in the process without pressure or coercion;

Say the command once, maximum twice. It’s useless to say “Come to me, come to me, come to me!” a hundred times. - this way you will only teach the dog that it is possible to carry out a command from the tenth instruction, but this is unacceptable (a speeding car will not wait);

Praise your dog as if he just saved the world. Rejoice wildly at every success, speak in a playful, happy voice;

Practice every day so that your pet does not forget the learned commands. 10 minutes is enough to repeat the entire “course”.

Failure to follow any rule is a big mistake! Pay attention to the little things, it's very important. Dogs detect the slightest changes in mood, intonation, and gestures. First of all, watch yourself, your actions, then it will be easier for your pet to understand you. Don't confuse your dog by using different gestures or variations of commands (come here, come to me, come).

How to interest a dog?

First of all, the owner must sincerely enjoy training. Then the dog will feel that its owner is happy and will follow commands with increasing diligence. Do not “turn on” the leader unless absolutely necessary (aggression, direct or veiled).

To keep your pet interested, one of the reward methods is used - praise with play, food and/or attention. As a rule, training small breed dogs at home goes well if the owner emotionally and joyfully praises the pet, consolidating the result with a tasty bite. Although any dog will not refuse a treat, you should not overfeed it (the piece is tiny, only to indicate the correctness of the actions). Play as a reward works well with active breeds (hunters, dogs).

At first, give your pet a hint. For example, before training, you can put on a waist pouch with a treat, which the dog sees only during the training process and never again. Or take out a favorite toy from the “hidden”, which the dog will associate with training and subsequent play. When your pet understands the commands well, you can do without special tips.

How to praise a dog correctly?

The dog will associate a treat and reward with affection (voice, stroking) with correct behavior only if the reward occurs at the time the command is executed. Main mistake– praise with a delay, during which the pet performed some action not related to the command. For example, the command “Come to me” is practiced: the dog should receive a treat on the way, as soon as it is at the owner’s feet. Incorrect - the dog came up and sat down (or turned around at his feet). In this case, the pet can associate the reward with its last action(twirled at the feet, sat down, leaned her front paws on the owner’s legs, licked her palm, etc.).

When practicing some skills, it is impossible to praise the dog right away. In such cases, use a clicker - a small clicking keychain. First, the dog is taught to click (click - they gave something tasty, click - they gave it something tasty, without any commands). The pet quickly associates the click and good emotions. Now the click will be enough for the dog to understand that he is acting correctly.

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Basic commands that can and should be practiced at home

Proceed from simple to complex - learn the most difficult ones first simple commands, and then move on to those that not all dogs understand from the first training.

To me- the most important command, without exaggeration, it can save a pet’s life. At first, the command is pronounced when the puppy is already running towards the owner. Then using attraction (show a toy or treat from afar). For the first time, the command “Come to me” is given from a short distance, literally a couple of meters. When the pet understands what's what, you need to gradually increase the distance in order to achieve the command even when the owner is in another room (i.e. the dog does not see the person). You should always call your dog in a firm but calm, positive voice. Never call your dog if you are going to do something unpleasant (cut his nails, scold him for a puddle, etc.).

Sit- Another required skill. This command can be used instead when the dog needs to be stopped (for example, there is a road ahead). Training hunting dogs at home, it must include the “stand” command, but for city pets it is enough to be able to sit on command. The first time the command is pronounced, catching the moment when the puppy begins to sit down on its own. We repeat several times. Then we complicate the task by teaching the dog to sit on command (voice + gesture - vertically raised palm, see photo) when the owner demands it. We hold the treat between our fingers and show it to the dog, slightly extending the hand with the treat forward (do not lower your palm, the dog should not reach the treat). At the same time we say “Sit.” Perhaps the pet will try to jump towards the hand, spin around at the feet, wag its tail, etc. We stand like a monument, without moving, without changing our posture. When the dog gets tired of begging, it will sit in front of the hand, i.e. fulfills the command - praise!

These are the two most important commands that the dog must carry out the first time, “unquestioningly”, in any mood and in any situation. Without mastering these skills, the dog should never be let off the leash during a walk!

By the way, about the leash. After all, this is also a kind of skill! Definitely before your first walks. Walk around the apartment for at least 5 minutes three times a day. Do not allow the dog to pull you, you must control your pet. If the dog is walking in the wrong direction, pull the leash briefly and lightly (two or three short jerks). This is a signal, not a compulsion! The pet should go voluntarily, and not be dragged along because he has no choice.