How to train a scrub coonhound? If you want to train a pet dog, you must be proficient in scientific training methods. The scrub coonhound is a relatively active dog breed, so how to train a scrub coonhound?

Usually training methods include induction, coercion, prohibition and reward.

Induction refers to the owner using the dog's favorite food and items to induce the dog to perform certain actions, or using the dog's spontaneous actions in combination with verbal commands and gestures to establish conditioned reflexes or enhance training. a means of effect.

Coercion refers to a method in which the owner uses mechanical stimulation and threatening tone commands to force the dog to perform corresponding actions accurately. Forced training is mainly used in initial training to strengthen the formation of conditioned reflexes. Under the influence of external incentives, when the dog cannot smoothly follow the commands and gestures, forced methods can also be used. This method must be combined with rewards, that is, every time the dog is forced to perform correct actions, sufficient rewards must be given. Some owners may think that forcing dogs is incorrect behavior, but sometimes appropriate forcing methods are necessary.

Prohibition refers to a method used by owners to stop their bad behavior. Prohibition is essentially a kind of punishment for dogs. It can only be used when the dog has bad behavior. When the dog delays executing the command, only coercion can be used instead of prohibition. When using prohibitive methods, the attitude must be serious and the tone must be firm, but the dog must not be punished corporally. Stopping must be timely. Stopping is only effective when the dog has the desire to violate the prohibition or in the early stages of the violation. Prohibiting it afterward will not only be useless, but will cause the dog's nerves to become confused and at a loss. After the dog stops violating the prohibition, it should be rewarded immediately to ease the dog's nervous state.

Reward is a means to strengthen the dog's correct actions, consolidate the dog's developed behavior, and adjust the dog's nervous state. Reward methods include feeding food, petting, playing, and verbal praise of "good". Rewards are extremely important in dog training, but they must be used correctly, otherwise, good results will not be achieved.

In dog training, the principle of "step by step, from simple to complex, adapting to the dog's conditions, and treating them individually" must be followed. Training a dog to do every complete action cannot be completed in one go. It must be trained step by step, from simple to complex, and a variety of single conditioned reflexes are combined into a dynamic stereotype. For example, in the "picking" action, it includes a series of conditioned reflexes such as "sitting on the left, going, holding, coming", etc., forming a fixed dynamic stereotype. In the future, as long as the dog hears the "hold" command, it will complete This series of actions.

Since each dog has different physical conditions, personality characteristics and training purposes, they should be treated differently during training. Otherwise, even the best training methods will be ineffective. For example, comparing foodFor dogs that are interested, you can use more food to stimulate them; for dogs that are not usually obedient, you must have strict requirements to strengthen the cultivation of their obedience and attachment; for dogs with timid personalities, always use excessively harsh methods when necessary Teach them with tone of voice, approach with light movements, and induce with patience. All in all, a reasonable training plan should be developed according to different dogs.