English bulldogs can be quite stubborn and training one can sometimes take more patience than training other breeds of dogs. Here are some tips you can follow when training your fellow bulldog friend.
Firstly and most importantly, when it comes to bulldog training, you always want to make sure you don’t give in to their stubbornness. That is, if your bulldog is persisting to disobey your commands don’t give up – it can take a little time and persistence with these adorable bundles of love. But don’t get disappointed, it’s absolutely worth the job. The satisfaction you get when he’s finally obedient is worth all the effort!
Bulldog training takes patience, but not only that, you need to make sure you keep persistent on whatever you’re trying to teach your bulldog. If you start mixing various methods of training that will create confusion and your bulldog won’t understand exactly what you want! Bulldogs are quite smart, but they are also stubborn so just because something didn’t work the first time doesn’t mean it can’t work.
Positive reinforcement is ultimately your tool to success. Don’t use harsh training methods that certain dog trainers utilize in an attempt to scare your bulldog into obeying you – that relationship never works. Positive reinforcement method works because you make your bulldog WANT to obey you, and in return, they will also love you.
So here’s a prime example of positive reinforcement method you can use to train your bulldog. Let’s say you want to train your bulldog to sit. Grab a bag of treats and make sure your bulldog has your full attention. Don’t try to train your bulldog when he’s not hungry or is highly distracted! When your bulldog has your attention, say the command “sit” and motion him in a sitting position. When your bulldog sits, give treats and praise. Put him in a standing position and repeat the process.
This may sound simple, I know, but don’t underestimate the task. This may be one of the easier tricks but the same method applies to basically anything that you want to train your bulldog. Keep in mind that it’s not your bulldog’s fault that he’s disobedient – you just haven’t taught your bulldog what to do yet.