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May 5th, 2008 by PetGuru

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Training your English Mastiff dog should be high on your priority list. The Mastiff is a large and powerful dog and must be trained while young before growing so large and strong that if is uncontrollable. Dog training means that you are trying to teach your pet to exhibit certain behaviors in specific circumstances. Dog training is all about communication with your English Mastiff. Dog training should be an enjoyable process for you and your dog. The overall goal of dog training is to build a lasting relationship between you and your pet.

Most dog owners start with the basics when training. Dog training should begin the moment you bring your Mastiff home. One of the best dog training methods is reward training, sometimes known as “bribery.” Professional dog trainers do not endorse punishment of any kind as a form of training a dog. Other training methods used to train dogs is the electric dog collar or clicker training. The electric dog collars can be used to train dogs to hunt, stop barking, to stay in a specific area, and more. These collars shock the puppy but are not dangerous to the dog. Some trainers are against this method. The clicker method is used to train your Mastiff to obey when the clicker is used. A confused dog cannot learn what is being taught. You English Mastiff will want to please you, as his owner and master. Mastiff dogs quickly and get bored easily. Once a Mastiff has learned a command he will never forget it. Keep training fun and positive and both of you will enjoy your training sessions!

Till Next Time!
Sam

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