Cats vs. Dogs
Can I have your attention please, are you an animal lover? Have you ever thought about taking home one of America’s most popular pets? Choosing between two animals can be very difficult without knowing all of the factual about them. Owning a pet leads to a lot of responsibilities such as training, grooming and making vet visits.
Some people believe that cats can’t be trained to do tricks because they respond differently than dogs do. Training a cat isn’t as easy as training a dog but can still be done. Cats aren’t as social as dogs so there not easy to motivate. An important part in training is finding a treats that will motivate your cat. Training a cat requires lots of time and creative thinking.(Training Your Cat)
Also cats learn best when being you repeat things with them. For best results you should practice a few times in a training session. It’s also a good idea to keep your training sessions short and simple. Training sessions should last just few minutes at a time. Majority of cats will get bored if you try to force something on them for a long period of time.
Did you know training your dog can better your dog’s life as well as your own? Training also betters the bond between you and your dog. Dogs are always motivated to learn. Having good communication with your dog is very important. When training your dog needs to understand how you want them to behave. Rewarding behaviors you like from your dog will influence their behavior. Behaviors you don’t like shouldn’t be rewarded so the dog will understand how you would like them to behave.
When training your dog you need to communicate clearly and consistently, you need to understand how she learns. Most dogs learn through how their treated because of their ...
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The pet industry is undoubtedly thriving. According to a survey conducted by American Pet Products Association, 56% of families in the United States owned a pet in 1988. This year, 2017, has seen a rise in the figure to 68%. Among all kinds of pets owned in the U.S. households, dog dominates with an ownership of 60.2 million. (American Pet Products Association, 2017)
Dogs should be trained to be around people and other pets at an early age. Training a dog to listen and obey is the most important factor (Marketwire). A dog can simply be bored and want to play aggressively. No matter the breed a dog can always be trained not to be violent (“CAUSES OF DOG”). An improperly trained dog can turn out to be mean and aggressive. Also allowing your dog to practice these behaviors will cause them to adapt to them. Exposing a dog to new things will help it become comfortable with them and recognize them. Dogs use their bark as an alarming system (Marketwire). Knowing when and why a dog is aggressive is a key factor for changing this
It all starts with education. Time magazine published an article about how all dogs need to be subject to balanced training, should be well socialized and taught proper human/dog social behavior maintained from a health perspective, and treated with compassion (Enos, 2014). Meaning that no matter the breed, all dogs need proper training. It also comes with responsibility
Another study surveyed an assortment of dog walkers in different areas and asked them questions about their dog’s obedience levels. The overall findings propose that there were significant results supporting positive or reinforcement based training which creates more reliable behaviors than those disciplined or used punishment based methods. The study did note that the audience examined and st...
After a horse has learned the basics, they are free to begin to learn other skills; however, a horse should only be taught one skill at a time to prevent overwhelming it from having to remember too many things. When training the horse new skills, it is best to keep in mind that horses learn best through reinforcement, which is the process of using rewards and punishment to help create a certain response or behavior. There are two ways of going about using reinforcement on a horse to get them to obey: positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is rewarding the horse with something ...
This paper is a behavioral modification study on the use of Classical Conditioning in dog training. Classical Conditioning was recognized in the early 1900’s and is still employed in animals and humans today. The simplest example of classical conditioning in a dog is to use a command such as sit, show the dog how to sit, and then present them with a treat and praise. When done on a continual basis, the dog will ‘sit’ on command. This study was conducted using both positive and negative reinforcement techniques and ensured it followed the ethical guidelines set for protecting participants. In this case, the participant is a dog. The guidelines were reviewed with the owner and approved prior to initiation of the study. Staying calm, yet
English, M. (1976). A basic guide to dog training and obedience. New York, NY: A Filmways
Guide dogs begin training at just a puppy. The dogs are taught basic things like to sit, stay, wait, down, off, etc. and of course they are taught to be house broken. The social training for the dog is one of the most important of all they will learn. During this training dogs are introduced to sights, smells, sounds, and unusual surfaces. The trainers also keep close attention to their socializing toward dogs, people, and traffic. And this is a basic training for a guide dog.
Forgetting to teach basic commands was one of my biggest mistakes. For example, my dog had somehow escaped the house and begun running around in my neighborhood because he did not learn the commands “sit” and “stay.”
All dogs, like humans, have the potential to either be nice or mean, respond well or poorly to the environment, and interact with others either up to par with social standards or not. The amount and type of socialization
There are dog-training techniques you can follow so that you can handle it easily such as dog whispering, reward training and clicker training.Knowing these techniques all will make Effective Dog Training easier to manage.
You will realize that dogs are normally curious by nature and wants to learn something new. Dogs can also be instinctive at times. Training them will go a long way in ensuring that your dog uses its brains
Training your dog is the most important part of canine companionship. A happy dog is one who has structure and boundaries. Dogs are pack animals, and as such, they need guidance in the behavior that you expect from them. If you don't follow through in this leadership role, then the dog will naturally feel as if it is his place to do so. A dog that understands that you are the leader will naturally be easier to train.
There are the many differences and similarities between the most popular household pets, dogs and cats. These pets really do make a wonderful addition to the family; but, before you decide on which pet to bring home think about the different attention, grooming care, and bathroom usage for each of these pets, to make sure you are able to provide proper care for your pet. Having a pet is a lot of hard work, but in the long run it’s very
In conclusion, there are various similarities and differences that dogs and cats hold to one other. This compare and contrast between the two animals is perceived in different ways. Some may think more highly of cats due to their intelligence, while others will choose a dog any day because of their companionship attributes. It primarily relies on the personality and desires of a