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The Benefits of Dog Training with a Whistle
- July 21, 2023
Dogs have been living and working alongside their human masters for thousands of years. Since the early days of domestication, our canine companions have been a constant source of friendship, as well as assisting us in tasks such as hunting, herding and guarding. These days there are far more pet dogs than there are working dogs, both pets and working animals have certain legal protections when it comes to their welfare.
While it is not a legal requirement to ensure that your dog is well trained, or at least trained to a reasonable level, it is always a good idea to invest time in making sure your dog knows how to behave and what is expected of them. These days there are so many dogs being kept as pets that it is more important than ever to make sure they are all decently trained because tensions can quickly arise when poorly trained dogs are living in close quarters.
A poorly trained dog is more prone to anxiety and undesirable behaviours than one that has been trained and properly socialised. This can put you as an owner, your dog, and other people and their dogs at risk, even if your dog is not aggressive or reactive. For example, a dog with poor recall may cause an accident if they manage to get away from you on a walk. Risks such as these can be minimised by making sure that your dog has at least a basic level of training and obedience.
How can Whistles Help with Dog Training?
If you have ever heard a whistle, you’ll know they have the uncanny ability to be heard over background noise, and are effective even in challenging conditions. A whistle’s call will cut through the sounds of wind and weather, water and the hubbub of urban landscapes. This makes them a fantastic training tool to help you communicate effectively with your dog, and they most often give much more consistent results than your voice alone.
One thing you need to know about dogs is that they can be incredibly sensitive to and in tune with our emotions as their owners and handlers. They know when you are frustrated, angry, or impatient and this can make them more likely to act out or be reluctant to take part in training sessions with you. This is mostly because your emotions are easily read by a dog when they are paying attention to your body language and tone of voice.
When a dog owner or handler decides to use a whistle to relay commands to a dog rather than their voice, they will find that the animal is more likely to pay attention. The use of whistle commands removes the emotional factor that is common with vocal commands, so your whistle sounds will be the same whether you are infuriated or delighted with your dog’s performance. One of the main benefits of taking this approach is that it helps build trust between you and your dog, allowing them to feel confident and happy when working with you to learn new skills and reinforce existing ones.
ACME Whistles Dog Training Range
Over the years we have been privileged to work with some of the leading dog trainers in the world. As a result, we are able to offer an expertly engineered range of dog training whistles that will suit every dog and their owner. Whether you have a spaniel or a saluki, or a labrador or a lhasa apso, you’ll find that our range of whistles are the perfect choice for smooth training and long lasting results. Check out our latest innovation in dog training whistles: the ACME ALPHA.