Teaching Your Pomeranian Dog Tricks
Dog Tricks for Pomeranian
Teaching your Pomeranian Dog tricks is fun. That’s not the only reason it’s a good idea though. It also helps you to build a stronger relationship with your Pomeranian Dog and can go a long way towards helping to eliminate unwanted behavior before it starts. It’s not true that you can’t teach an old Pomeranian Dog new tricks either. No matter how old your Pomeranian Dog is, it can learn a few simple tricks quickly and easily. As with any type of Pomeranian Dog training exercise, the keys are consistency and patience. You can quickly have a better behaved Pomeranian Dog with an impressive repertoire of tricks with which to impress your friends.
Pomeranian dog is Working Hard
Pomeranian Dogs want to work. As domesticated pets, their opportunities for this type of action is limited. Teaching a Pomeranian Dog a trick means that it must perform a particular action or set of actions on cue. As far as the Pomeranian Dog’s concerned, that’s the same as giving it a job. And a working Pomeranian Dog is a happy Pomeranian Dog. Plus, working with you to perform and learn new tricks means that the Pomeranian Dog is getting your attention and praise. This kind of positive reinforcement is the best way to build a strong relationship with your Pomeranian Dog.
Tricks and Obedience for your Pomeranian Dog
Of course, obedience training is a great way to build this type of relationship too. Teaching tricks though can be a great way to supplement and reinforce your obedience training. It’s also a good way to continue this type of interaction after obedience training is no longer necessary. Making time for your Pomeranian Dog will contribute greatly to their well being and help them continue to thrive.
You Do Have Time for your Pomeranian Dog!
It doesn’t take a huge time commitment to teach your Pomeranian Dog a few fun tricks. You just have to be consistent and patient. Plus, you’ll probably start looking forward to your sessions as much as the Pomeranian Dog. It’s a great feeling for you too when you see your Pomeranian Dog master a trick that you taught it. You’ll develop a much stronger bond that will translate to other situations as well.
Standard Equipment
There are a few training aids that you’ll be wise to invest in before you try to teach your Pomeranian Dog tricks. You may already be familiar with them if you used them for obedience training. One of the most useful training aids is the clicker. This simple tool allows you to “capture” a particular action or behavior and get your Pomeranian Dog to repeat it. It can be incredibly helpful when it comes to training your Pomeranian Dog to do tricks. Healthy treats are also something you should have on hand. Aside from your praise, this is the best kind of direct positive reinforcement.
You and your Pomeranian Dog can have a lot of fun together and build a much stronger relationship through the trick training process. You can put your Pomeranian Dog to work without it feeling like work to you. You can also reinforce the tenets of obedience training and increase their effectiveness.