Basic training is a must in Today’s Society- Why and how to train your puppy/dog an overview
Modern dogs need to be mannerly household pets and citizens of th world. A trained dog is a pleasure to be around and will be included more often in activities than will an ill-trained dog. Good training can also save your dogs life!
There is a difference between general good behavior around the house and formal obedience. many dogs are a joy to have around the house, even though they can’t fetch or herd. Bulldogs are much better at being well mannered than well trained. The aussie bulldog can be the exception as they have some boxer, bullmastiff and terrier blood instilled in them, making them more responsive and motivated trainees. Australian bulldogs are more than capable of performing routine commands like sitting, lying down, speaking on command, shaking hands and heeling.
One way to make your training more successful is to make use of “treats”, “bait”, or lures, different names for the same thing. When you are first teaching a particular skill to your dog use a treat every time. As your bulldog learns what you want from him, you can start handing out treats more infrequently- not every time. Studies show that animals actually learn better when rewards are offered intermittently, after they understand what is desired of them.
All first training sessions should be indoors, where there are fewer distractions.