Maltese Training With Distractions

With thousands, if not millions, of maltese
owners all over the world, it isn't surprising
if you will notice many people trying to learn
as much as they can regarding maltese training.
Many owners turn to internet to obtain free tips
about training along with other information
pertaining to the breed while others shell out a
small amount on magazine subscriptions, books and
electronic books. Anyway, that's what responsible
pet owners must be - eager to know every
information about the breed and making use of
what they learn to training and tending their
pets.

Training a dog as intelligent as the maltese is
simple. Just one tough thing about it is having
your dog focus on what you are teaching him.
Taking into consideration the dog's,
specifically a puppy's short attention span and
highly curious character, this one is indeed
challenging. It is therefore vital that you know
how to manage distractions during training.

When training a specific command for the first
time, choose a peaceful location inside the
house in which he's unlikely to hear or see
something that can catch his attention. Once he
has perfected the command, slowly add
distractions into the scenario. You might want
to switch the radio on softly while gradually
increasing the volume throughout the maltese
training session. Other acts that could distract
a pet include:

- having someone play ball at the center of the
room

- ask a friend to participate in the training

- leave his food bowl or favorite treat on the
floor

- wave your arms around

- switch on the tv and choose a show featuring
dogs

- whistling

- let your phone ring

- ask someone to make a squeaky sound

If he remains centered on the training, offer
him reward, be it praise or treat. As the
training progress, incorporate two or three
distractions to strengthen his capacity.

If he can be trusted with the command already
regardless of the distractions, it is advisable
to train him to different spots like the living
room, kitchen or porch. These areas tend to be
frequented by people therefore the distraction.
This intends to make him understand that he
should obey the command regardless of the
location, the scenario and the people around
him. If he stays focused on the training and
obeys the command, give him something really
gratifying such as the most delightful treat you
have in your house.

While giving of treats is an efficient approach
to achieve successful maltese training, be
reminded that the use of it ought to be
controlled and ought to be gradually replaced
with praise or time to play to prevent him from
becoming treat dependent. It prevents weight
issues too.

Dealing with distractions during training can be
irritating at times. Just be ready to extend your
patience a bit longer to help you get by.

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Clare Rosewood is a longtime dog owner who loves
to create maltese training articles. Check out
her site to get the latest information about
maltese training.

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