Many dog breeders are ready not only to take care of them, to please and love in every possible way, but also to train. Especially it concerns those who has started the puppy purposefully - for protection or hunting.
Specialists recommend starting the training with the study of basic commands. This is considered to be a team of "next", "sit" , "fu". When a pet reaches the age of 5 months, it is possible to start the appropriate classes.
Training the dog team "FAS" connoisseurs advised in every possible way to think. For example, for good-natured domestic puppies with a cheerful character, mastering such a team will become problematic. Team "FAS" is more accessible for dogs of fighting , hunting and service breeds. In addition, to start its study offer in the second year of life of your pet.
Before you train a dog and master the command "fac" you need to understand that this team is aimed at defying anger, aggression towards others. If the basic commands are not learned enough - to train the dog team "fac" will be nothing short of a crime. After doing it, your dog will not be able to stop in time and stop the attack. And this is fraught with various injuries, and sometimes deaths of the victims. But if the puppy is physically and morally ready for such practice, then studying this team will help him become a reliable defender and a clever hunter.
How to train a dog?
Many prefer to give the dog for training professionals. Indeed, in this case, they will select the appropriate methodology for the breed and age of your pet, training will take place as quickly and efficiently as possible.
If you decide to train the dog to the "fac" team yourself, carefully read the recommendations below.
Preparation for training
- Choose the appropriate terrain for training. It should be a familiar environment for the dog, where there will be enough space and the ability to tie a leash to something.
- For the lessons you will need a special protective suit or sleeve, on which the dog will rush. It can be purchased, but can be made from a very dense fabric, folded and sewn many times. Here it is necessary to take into account the breed and, accordingly, the size of the teeth and the strength of the dog. In any case, you need to provide full protection from the attack of your pet.
- For training, you need an additional person, to whom you will direct the dog, commanding the "fac". We want to emphasize that it is strictly forbidden to practice this command on the owner.
The process of training the dog team "fac"
- at the very beginning the dog is tied up so that it does not reach the helper;
- then he should be irritated by something like a dog - it could be a rag, stick or something like that;
- after the dog became irritable enough, the assistant moves away, and the owner unties the dog and gives the command "fac", pointing to the assistant;
- if the dog acts correctly and rushed to the substituted arm of the assistant, it is necessary to praise her and continue training. In the opposite case, repeat all of the above, but untie the dog slightly push it to the assistant.
Safety rules when teaching a dog to the team "fac"
- Do not conduct training with the same assistant - the dog will get used to it and will be angry only at him;
- Provide an assistant with a full protective suit;
- Make sure that the dog has mastered the basic commands "fu" and "me" well enough to be able to stop the attack;
- In no event should you send an irritated dog to strangers in order to check the acquired skills.