Once the different tones of voice that our dog recognizes have been explained, ask yourself the following question. If you are asked to do something new and after much effort you do it well, what response would you like to receive? A simple “good” with a neutral tone or a congratulation with a happy and melodic tone of voice. It is clear that the second sends you a message that you have done things well and motivates you to continue working Dog training spring tx. Just like you, your dog needs motivation to learn new things and here the tone of voice plays a fundamental role.
What is the most effective tone of voice for my dog to come when I call him?
One of the most difficult things is getting your dog to listen to you when you call him, especially after a loose time in the park. A mistake I often see in this case is calling him several times when leaving and using a firm tone when he finally returns.
As we have seen above, your dog interprets a dry tone of voice as a reprimand . If your dog finally comes and we use that tone of voice, we are unconsciously punishing him for something that (although late) he has done well. As in any order, it is essential that our dog is rewarded with something he has done well. The opposite can cause confusion (“What happened, I did what he asked of me and yet he reprimanded me for it?”)
Work the call well, use a neutral tone with a high volume only if necessary and when he finally comes, you should congratulate him with a happy tone. This way your dog will understand that by coming to you he has done the right thing.