RSSTV and Movies - How to Train Dogs
January 30th, 2010 by admin | Filed under copy dvds.
Do you have a attractive and smart canine, and of course, looks sensational on camera?Though many dogs don’t make it, the television and movie business is always searching for dogs to work. Can you guess why?The reason is because they are not properly trained. If you think your dog has a budding film career, here are a few tips on how to train dogs for TV and movies.
Socialization is essential . When a dog is on camera there are people racing around, tools, vehicles, cameras, and lots of activity. Many dogs cannot focus or perform on command with all of this going on around them. They have a natural curiosity about the equipment and people. They may be frightened or unsure of their surroundings, or they may be distracted by the noise.
Dogs must be well socialized to be successful. Meaning, as long as their trainer is there , they are comfortable in most every possible situation . You will want to begin , as the dog’s trainer or owner, the socialization process at a very early age. Once the training process has begun , you will want to train them in unusual situations and take them with you wherever you go.
If you have trained your dog to sit, practice sitting while on a walk, for instance. Practice with them sitting in a room full of people, or on a busy city sidewalk. You might have them sit while on a dog run. Socialization is an necessary ingredient to train dogs for TV and movies.
Training should be fun . Your dog can learn to hate training if it is handled incorrectly. There’s no way they will perform on cue, if this happens, when lights and camera are on them. And, using harsh training techniques will most likely make people not want to work with you. A positive environment, where the dogs are glad to be there, and well treated, is where they prefer to be.
Here are three quick tips for making training enjoyable :
1. Always utilize positive reinforcement. Rather than punishing them for doing something the wrong way, reward them for doing something correct .This has been found to be a proven training method . You dog is much more willing, or possibly keen, to work if they are receiving rewards.
2. Have tasty treats on hand. Dogs will train for things like verbal rewards such as “good boy”.” Physical rewards like a pat on the head or a belly rub, and food. Discovering your dog’s favorite food will help you have a motivated and enthusiastic dog if you set it aside for training rewards.
3. Always end on a happy note. Dogs don’t always understand initially what you want. Comprehending what you are trying to accomplish might, in fact, take several training sessions. Rather than ending each training session on a frustrated note, always finish it by doing something your dog knows how to do, even if it’s a simple sit command, and rewarding them.
Hand signals and clicker training. Because it works, clicker training is the method used by most dog trainers. Signaling to your dog that it has done something well, a clicker noise is much quicker than a verbal reward such as ‘good boy’. However, the clicking noise or you telling your dog to sit from back stage may not go over too well on a sound stage. Make sure to include hand signals with your commands when training dogs for TV and movies, and gradually wean the use of the clicker as your dog perfects the trick. Ultimately, the goal is them performing the task successfully using hand signals without a clicker signaling completion.
When searching for answers on how to train dogs for TV and movies, the answer is patience, a little forethought, and proper training methods . You can’t go wrong by making training pleasant, by using a clicker and hand signals for instruction whether you are training for a career in front of the camera or you simply want a well-trained and socialized canine .