How to train a dog to hold something in its mouth: The most popular dog training techniques revealed on the Internet
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on pet training all over the Internet, especially topics related to dog basic skill training. According to data analysis in the past 10 days, the search volume for "dog holding training" increased by 35% month-on-month, becoming one of the skills that novice pet owners pay most attention to. The following are scientific training methods compiled based on the latest dog training trends.
| Top 5 Popular Dog Training Topics | Discuss the popularity index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Dog food refusal training | 987,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| Circuit holding training | 852,000 | Station B/Zhihu |
| Fixed point excretion training | 764,000 | Weibo/Tieba |
| Basic command response | 689,000 | YouTube/Kuaishou |
| Explosion prevention training | 553,000 | Douban/public account |
1. Preparation before training
1.Choose the right training items: Choose toys that are lightweight and easy to bite according to your dog’s size. Popular choices recently include silicone Frisbees (82% recommendation rate on Douyin) and knot toys (top 3 in Xiaohongshu)
2.Establish a basic trust relationship: The latest animal behavior research shows that 15 minutes of petting interaction per day can increase training efficiency by 30%
3.Best training time: 1 hour after eating in the morning (experts recommend 6:30-7:30) or 18:00-19:00 in the evening
| Training supplies hot search list | price range | Applicable dog breeds |
|---|---|---|
| sound training ball | 25-50 yuan | Small and medium dogs |
| Float training stick | 35-80 yuan | roving dog breeds |
| Edible training toys | 45-120 yuan | Puppies/senior dogs |
| Intelligent Tracking Frisbee | 150-300 yuan | sporty dog |
2. Phased training tutorial (latest improved version)
The first stage: interest development (3-5 days)
• Use Douyin's popular "swaying induction method": shake the toy left and right to attract attention
• Reward your dog immediately when he touches the toy (freeze-dried treats are recommended)
• Train 3 times a day, no more than 5 minutes each time
The second stage: basic picking (5-7 days)
• Adopt Bilibili's popular "ground ball training method": slowly roll the toy 1-2 meters away
• Use a unified command word ("hold" or "take") to maintain consistency
• Gradually increase the initial distance between the toy and the dog
Phase Three: Complete Instruction Response (7-14 days)
• Combined with Xiaohongshu's popular "three-stage training": throwing → catching → releasing
• Advanced rewards (such as chicken strips) will be given each time a complete set of actions is successfully completed.
• Add distractors to train anti-interference ability (the latest training focus)
| Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions | frequency of occurrence | Treatment method |
|---|---|---|
| refuse to let go | 43% | Use the "Swap Rewards" Technique |
| dropped midway | 35% | Switch to toys with obvious textures |
| distraction | 22% | Shorten the duration of a single training session |
3. The latest training concepts in 2023
1.Positive incentive upgrade: According to the highly praised answer on Zhihu, the effect of using the "random reward mechanism" is 40% higher than that of fixed rewards.
2.environmental adaptation training: Weibo pet celebrity V recommends diversified training on different surfaces (grass/tiles/wood boards)
3.Smart device assistance: Can be used with smart throwers (JD.com sales increased by 200% monthly) for automated training
Things to note:
• Avoid training immediately after meals (latest veterinary recommendations are 90 minutes interval)
• Pay attention to heatstroke prevention during summer training (related to the hotly discussed topic "Dog Heatstroke" on the Internet)
• Puppies under 6 months old should reduce jumping movements (latest reminder from pet hospital)
According to a recent survey by the poop scooper community, 87% of dogs can master basic picking skills within 2 weeks after training using scientific methods. Remember to share your training results in the #SmartDogChallenge topic on Douyin!
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