Dog Training Tone of Voice

Dog training takes a dedication that is time consuming and immeasurably rewarding. It is an amazing joining of different species and entails a give and take on both ends of the leash. We who have dogs are constantly training whether we intend to or not. Ignoring behavior that is unpleasant and then correcting it sporadically leads to confusion and poor results. A few minutes a day can reap amazing results in the form of a well behaved and friendly dog.

There are many different dog training techniques practiced today. Some people maintain a dog needs discipline and will reprimand a behavior that is less than desired. Others think that ignoring unwanted behavior but recognizing and praising the sought after behavior is best. I don’t believe there is a right or wrong way to train a dog except when it comes to abuse. There is no excuse for that.

Different dogs, like different people, have temperaments and personalities that differ. What may work beautifully for a Golden Retriever or a Labrador won’t be effective with a Grayhound or Malamute. Working with a tiny toy breed takes different devices and tools than striving for a certain way of doing things with a Newfoundland or a Great Dane. The reasoning behind the style, however, is the same.

A tool that transcends size, temperament and training skill is the human voice. Dogs are amazingly adept at hearing intent behind words. A kind tone is more effective than empty words and a dog is very quick to recognizing what someone actually means. Yelling at a dog will convey anger; a high pitched voice – usually saying some silly utterance – will entice most dogs. Training, however, should be done with a neutral tone and when the command that has been given is carried out, a softening will let the dog know you are pleased with his response.

One thing you always have with you is your voice. You may have forgotten the treats or toys or have a situation come up where your training devices aren’t available. But a dominant tone of voice will bridge the forgotten tools and forge a bond with your dog that is more meaningful in the long run.

Along with our voices, dogs recognize our stance and can read our body amazingly well. They look at our eyes, our state of relaxation or tension and, combined with our tone of voice, respond to the degree of their training.

The next time you are working with your dog check out your tone. Do you like what you hear? If not, a change may be in order.

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