Effective training of an Alabay dog is based on some points: its level of learning and intelligence, patience of the owner or trainer.
Alabai character
It is impossible to approach the training of the Central Asian without knowing the features of his character. Therefore, before you start training, you need to get acquainted with the history of the breed. Initially, SAOs were used to protect flocks of sheep from predators, helped to collect animals, and protected their owner from troubles. Alabai themselves primarily cared for their food. No one has ever trained dogs: they gained the necessary knowledge from the older individuals in the pack. The guards were led by an experienced leader. He could only give way to a more intelligent and powerful dog, losing to him in a single battle.
Thus, when raising Alabai, it must be borne in mind that he will obey only the leader. And if for a little puppy you are a priori the main thing, then as you grow older this confidence can be shaken, and the Alabai himself will want to become a leader. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly put the puppy in such conditions so that he feels bewildered, insecure - to carry him on various types of transport, to walk in different places, etc. Your calm in all situations will be proof of strength and courage, which means that the puppy will be sure that you are a leader.
Features of training alabay
Alabaev training is significantly different from training dogs of other breeds. Based on the nature of the Turkmen Alabai, the following rules must be observed:
- Do not require the animal to unconditionally execute all commands. Alabai - a dog thinking, she will not perform all the commands in a row just like that.
- The vast majority of the CAO does not have an apportionate reflex, therefore it is impossible to put before them deliberately impossible tasks.
- The dog will fulfill the commands , provided that he sees their need.
Alabai, whose training is performed in violation of these rules, lose confidence in the owner.
When educating and training the Central Asian Shepherd, you need to have great patience, perseverance and the ability to think. Power training methods of this breed lead to failure.
Parenting Alabai
First of all, even before the main trainings, the dog needs to be taught to distinguish the owner from strangers. For this reason, you cannot allow outsiders to stroke the puppy, let alone feed him. Only the owner can give food to the pet. Even family members should not do this until the dog fully recognizes one owner.
Alabai, whose training was started not so long ago, must clearly carry out the basic commands: “Near!”, “Stand!”, “It is impossible!”, “Place!”, “Come to me!”, “Teeth!” Necessarily calm attitude to putting on a muzzle.
Puppy training
You need to start training your puppy as soon as he gets to your house - most often this happens in about 2 months. The main quality that needs to be shown to the owner during training alabai is peace. The puppy perceives screams and physical punishment as weakness. A weak person, in principle, cannot be a leader. If the animal needs to be punished, just shake it at the withers, imitating the mother dog. In this case, you must say "not" or "fu."
Up to 7-8 months, the dog should gradually learn the commands: “Come to me!”, “Lie!”, “Sit!”, “Near!”, “Walk!”, “Stand!”, “You cannot!”, “Place! " Teams should not be studied at the same time. In addition, Alabai needs more time to understand each team than other breeds. Alabai puppy training is a long and difficult task, but he will remember everything he has learned for life, demonstrating further impeccable execution of commands.
Home training
Most of the teams are best practiced in a relaxed home environment. The room should not have distracting objects such as a TV or toys, as well as pets or family members. Thus, it will be possible to achieve the greatest concentration of the animal in the exercise.
Alabai training at home should be based on prohibition, a method of coercion and a method of promotion. Coercion is necessary when the dog itself does not want to execute the command. That is, in this case, the animal will not fulfill the command for giving, but in the hope of avoiding punishment. Promotion - praise or refreshment. The method of prohibition is the cessation of negative actions on the team. Often the prohibition is not recommended, as in this case the dog may stop showing initiative.
Social skills
Be sure to teach the pet to walk on a leash nearby, calmly respond to the muzzle, show teeth. This can be useful not only at exhibitions, but also when visiting a veterinarian.
Even if the dog was purchased for living in an aviary in the village, it must be taught to adequately respond to noisy streets, a large number of people, cars and other animals.
Outdoor training
There are a number of teams that can only be taught on the street. For example, a dog needs to be taught the Road! Command, which will help to stop it in front of a moving vehicle in the future. To teach the puppy this team, you need to stop and clearly pronounce the team before crossing the road. You need to repeat it even if there is no traffic on the road.
During walks, you can teach your dog the Barrier! From 3-4 months, it is advisable to start teaching the pet to overcome a boom or a ladder.
On the street, they continue to practice the commands “Fu!” and "To me!" These are the most important commands that the animal must execute under any conditions and in any situations.
If possible, you need to teach your puppy to swim. Accustoming to water should by no means be violent: you must not throw the dog into the water or drag it by force. If she is afraid of water, she must be accustomed gradually, by persuasion or by playing the baby, getting deeper and deeper.
It is not recommended to conduct classes in groups with other dogs, since the Alabai are quite viciously reacting to other people's animals. If you have an Alabai whose training at home is not possible for you, leave the process to a specialist. Of course, you will have to spend a lot of time looking for a competent trainer, but this must be done. In no case do not leave the Central Asian without training. The fact is that Alabai, whose training is not finished, can become uncontrollable and will pose a danger to other people.
Security training
The main function of this breed is protection. They almost always protect everything. Therefore, alabai training for protection is very popular. Training in the ZKS starts from 6 months. The course includes the following skills:
- distrustful and malicious attitude towards strangers;
- protection of the owner;
- territory protection;
- prosecution and detention of the enemy;
- protection of items;
- patrolling the territory.
It will be difficult to find a trainer for learning exactly Alabai. Firstly, many professional trainers do not take into account the characteristics of the nature of the Central Asian. Secondly, those who are familiar with the breed are afraid to train the dog precisely because the approach to the execution of commands from the CAO is unique. For example, when practicing an attack on an enemy, a dog will not rush at a substitute arm protected by equipment. She will throw herself on her naked throat or clutch at a bare hand.
Alabai pursuit of the enemy is also not peculiar - they do not consider the fleeing creature a worthy enemy. Most of the protective skills of the dog are understood in their own way, therefore they cannot be tied, for example, at the store, having run for bread. The dog will decide that they put her in to guard the entrance, and will at least bark at everyone trying to get inside.
It is important to remember that in the process of training (as in life) the dog will be less obedient, the more the situation resembles the real one. The reason for this is that Alabai considers himself more competent in matters of protection and protection than you. And in most situations, he is right.
Dog independence
Whatever training commands and training methods you choose, you cannot “break” the dog and deprive it of independence. The genetic memory in this breed is strong enough to ensure that the Alabai can only rely on their experience, knowledge and understanding of the situation.
Independence is also useful in cases where the dog at night is left alone to guard the perimeter of the site. Alabai, whose training was correct, will be able to independently cope even with situations that were not worked out during training. You can absolutely trust a dog in matters of protection, as she has an innate instinct and knows exactly what and when to do.
Like other breeds, Alabai, the education and training of which fell on your shoulders, needs patience and regular training. To achieve good results, you can use the herd feeling of the dog, giving her a couple of experienced guard dogs, after which she can repeat all the actions.