Did you know that children are usually better than adults at dog training? Perhaps it is because children have one trait that adults often lack when it comes to dog training.

In a word: patience. Children are more patient with dogs because they are really fond of their pets, and training them becomes a game for them, not an arduous task. However, your child must be taught to sound authoratative (not just playful) when teaching dogs to respond to commands.

Dogs have the skills to comprehend signals and voice commands. These unique abilities should be maximized and utilized accordingly by using the hand, voice, and body when training them. The following tips are helpful for children who aspire to train their dogs:

1. Use Visual Signals: Dogs are known to respond to deep voices, so children may have a problem when trying to control them with only voice commands. It’s important to Use hand signals in addition to voice commands to control your dog.

2. Limit Training to 15 Minutes At a Time: Dogs are very bright, but their attention spans are pretty limited. Training sessions should not exceed fifteen minutes.

3. Establishing dominance: To train a dog to submit trainers should get down on their hands and knees and kneel over them. Initially your dog may struggle or turn his head in defiance. But, if the trainer remains firm, the dog will ultimally submit.

4. Focus on One Command at a Time: Get the dog’s attention by using a hand gesture and voice command at the simultaneously. For example, if teaching a dog to sit, say, “sit!” while pressing on his backside until he sits. Once he has learned that command, your child can teach him another one.

5. Praise, Love and Treats: When your dog has done what you’ve asked of him, say, “Good Boy!” and pet him. By lavishing him with praise, your dog will learn to follow commands to please his trainer.

Having your child train your dog will be a great experience for both.