Irish Setters are definitely among the most beautiful and interesting dogs to have at home. They are not only gorgeous dogs, but also very active and they have a unique temperament that makes them standout from the crowd. However, training your Irish Setter can be somewhat hard if you are not entirely prepared to do it. The Irish Setter is a distinctive dog that is easily recognized by its red and deeply shinny coat and by its elegant and refined body. With its pendant ears and a very energetic attitude, this dog is clearly one of a kind and always stands out from the crowd of dogs due to his restless behavior. This is one of the points that an Irish Setter owner must take into account when he is willing to start a training process. This breed is definitely one of the most interesting ones, although Irish Setters are usually considered very independent and stubborn dogs, which may lead to a hard to control training process. In this sense, one of the most recommended things to do when training a Irish Setter, is to follow a type of training that is especially designed to deal with energetic, impulsive and independent dogs instead of following a regular one. To begin with, among the most recommended attitudes an Irish Setter owner must have is complete patience and consistency towards the reactions of the dog and towards the results of the training process. This is because many Irish Setter owners get usually frustrated when they see that the dog is not exactly responding to their wishes. Another important detail to take into account is the fact that Irish Setters are extremely energetic dogs and this is a great thing since they will truly enjoy spending time outdoors playing and exercising with you. That is the right moment for you to start using the proper commands and to start teaching him the way in which he has to behave. Remember that if you train your dog in an ambience in which he is particularly comfortable, good results will appear much easier. We truly believe that a firm attitude will be enough for your dog to learn that some actions are not approved by you and that if he does not change them or stop recurring from them you won’t be pleased. Remember that even though Irish Setters are independent dogs, they really enjoy being around people, especially around their masters so showing to him that you (the person he considers the authority) is not fond of his acts will surely have good results. This firmness should never imply violence or harsh treatment… it only depends on how constant and consistent you are in your orders and commands. Irish Setters are above all extremely intelligent dogs so they will easily learn to respect you and follow your orders if you train them with respect, patience and since they are puppies. We assure you that that is the best way to do it, and you will surely agree with us. This is a basic guide of dog training process for your Irish Setter. |
