- My Topic Is: How To Train A Dog
- General Purpose: The general purpose of the speech is to make the difficult task of dog training easier on new dog owners.
- Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will feel more confident when it comes to training dogs. They will feel as though they have a better idea of how to get started, and have a better understanding of how to assert power over their dog in a firm, but loving way.
- Central Idea/Thesis: Training a dog can be difficult, but with patience and determination, any dog can learn good behavior.
- Method of Organization: Outline
- Prep Outline
Introduction
When getting a new dog, training is typically the first thing on the owner’s mind. Unwanted behavior such as peeing in the house, barking for no reason, and chewing on the furniture are not mannerisms that are appreciated in most households. It can be difficult to break puppies and young dogs of these habits; it is best if they are broken when the dog is as young as possible. Some owners find training problematic because puppies find commands and power structure hard to understand. Occasionally, if the owner does not understand how to train the dog properly, they will give up. Training a dog can be difficult, but with patience and determination, any dog can learn good behavior.
- Peeing in the house
- Rub a sock on the soiled spot
- Allow the dog to smell the sock
- Firmly tell the dog “no” and put both the dog, and the sock outside.
- Establishes bad action.
- Barking for no reason
- Determine reason for barking
- Use a firm, deep voice and a simple command
- Ex: no, stop
- Snap fingers, clap hands once if voice commands do not work.
- Eliminate stimulation
- Ex. Close curtains if dog barks at traffic
- Chewing on furniture
- Repeat simple commands used for barking.
- Use simple, firm noises if verbal commands do not work.
- If the dog ruins small piece of furniture (ex. Cushion) tell them no and put both outside.
- If furniture is larger, express negativity and do not allow them in that room for a certain amount of time.
- Training a dog is difficult
- Most dogs will not immediately understand commands
- Training takes patience.
- It also takes determination and discipline.
- However, with these, the owner can help the dog understand which behaviors are desired, and which are not.
Speech
When getting a new dog, training is typically the first thing on the owner’s mind. Unwanted behavior such as peeing in the house, barking for no reason, and chewing on the furniture are not mannerisms that are appreciated in most households. It can be difficult to break puppies and young dogs of these habits; it is best if they are broken when the dog is as young as possible. Some owners find training problematic because puppies find commands and power structure hard to understand. Occasionally, if the owner does not understand how to train the dog properly, they will give up. Training a dog can be difficult, but with patience and determination, any dog can learn good behavior.
One of the biggest problems dog owners have with their pets concerns peeing in the house. In order to train the dog effectively, without the use of inhumane actions such as beating the dog, the owner simply needs a sock. Once the dog soils a spot in the house, the owner may rub the spot with the sock. Immediately, the must make the dog smell the sock and firmly tell them, “no,” expressing displeasure in the smell and the fact the sock and smell are in the house. Promptly place the dog and sock outside in order to express where the dog should do their business.
Barking for no reason is another issue owners often complain of when owning a dog. The owner must first determine the reason for the dog’s barking. Then they must use a deep, firm voice to command the dog to stop barking. If verbal commands do not work, a quick finger snap or clap will also work. After the dog understands they must pay attention, stimulation must be eliminated. For example, if the dog is barking at traffic out the window, the owner should close the curtains.
Chewing on the furniture is another unpopular behavior new puppies exhibit. Owners should repeat simple verbal commands, as they have done for unwanted barking. If that does not work, snapping or clapping will also work. If the destroyed furniture is small and mobile, a cushion for instance, the dog should be put outside with it in order to express the negative behavior. If it is a large piece of furniture, the dog should be reprimanded and barred from the room for a certain amount of time.
In sum, training a dog can be difficult, but it is possible. Most puppies and dogs will not immediately understand commands. Training will take patience, determination, and discipline on the part of the owner. However, with these qualities, the owner can help the dog understand which behaviors are desired, and which are not.
