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All About Training Old English Sheepdog Dogs and Puppies
The Old English Sheepdog is a notoriously clever dog with a strong mind of his own. They rarely react to loud voices and will come downright belligerent if any type of physical reprimands are used against them. When training the Old English Sheepdog, it's important to bring a great deal of patience, and to stock to routine. Most dogs are creatures of habit and will learn through positive reinforcement - the Sheepdog is no exception. In fact, it's important to realize that edible treats aren't the only kind of "reward" that a dog can receive. If you're not careful, you can reward him in a negative fashion, such as chasing after him in an attempts to retrieve a slipper that he was chewing on. Instead of teaching him this behavior is "bad," he learns that he can get his owner to come and enjoy a great game of tag simply by stealing the slipper.
It's also equally important to teach your Old English Sheepdog how to respond to non-physical cues. When teaching him to sit, try taking a tasty-smelling treat and hold it in your hand, letting him smell it. Instead of pressing down on your dog's hindquarters or patting him on the back, instead tell him to "sit," in a firm tone as you slowly raise the treat up over your dog's head and in the direction of his back several inches over his head. Ideally, your dog will raise his head to try and see the treat and will instinctively sit down so that he can look up.
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