Obedience training at NO command

A NO-command shall immediately interrupt a prohibited act. In comparison with the dog herd, where hierarchy and the hard way apply, dogs are not afraid of each other. They seek each other's company, sleeping together and playing together. Our education will lead to the same situation; however, it is not going so fast. Learning principle is basically the same for all dogs, even if they are different as individuals and as race. Punishment, leading to fear, is completely wrong! The submissiveness is not fear in the animal world!

Avoid teaching the forbid-command in stressful situations, for example, as the dog has stressed up for cat hunting. Actually, no special situation is needed. The essential thing is to teach the dog that there is a big difference on how you are when you're angry and when you are satisfied. Ideally, the forbid-command will come just when the dog starts the prohibited act, in the same moment it smells or sees the cat. You do not have to scream, dogs hear much better than humans. Save screaming as an extra strengthening until it is really needed. Give the command with a low but firm voice. If nothing happens, do not repeat the command. Cancel the act immediately, and for an example, grip over the neck or a soft little slap on the nose of the dog. Continuing the dog with whatever you have forbid, you have to repeat the command immediately followed by a now much more definite correction; thus strengthening your status and authority as the herd leader. If this rather does not work, it is your lack of consistency which is the cause. Continue, even more firmly, until you see a subservience of the dog.             

One exercise, for cozy and relaxation, can be; Sit on the floor. Place the dog on its back between your legs. The dog should be relaxed and calm without you have to hold it. Praise it with caresses and soft chatter when it is relaxed. A definite NO if it tries to twist around or get up. It is you who decides. Pick some of nails and pads. If this is ok there is circumstances for own continued dressage.

Stay calm, transmit a definite energy, and observe the signals the dog is giving you. As the dog cancels the prohibited act, it must quickly find out that it has done the right thing, by getting praise. How to give praise is a bit depending on what type of individual you have. Sometimes it works best with moderately, perhaps a little gruff pending praise. Some dogs respond best to a lively, with body language, certain praise.