{"id":101,"date":"2019-02-01T12:15:33","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T12:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usserviceanimals.org\/new-blog\/dog-whistle-for-your-dog"},"modified":"2023-01-06T14:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T20:49:15","slug":"dog-whistle-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usserviceanimals.org\/blog\/dog-whistle-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"US Service Animals &#8211; How to Choose and Use A Dog Whistle for Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>It is amazing how some animals can be trained to respond to different signals or noises.\u00a0It is even more amazing that YOU are capable of using a whistle to train your dog.<\/p>\n<p>By following certain techniques and finding an appropriate whistle, you and you dog can become quite the dynamic duo.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do Dog Whistles Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Have you tried using verbal commands to get your dog to do something? Farmers and hunters are the most popular people that use commands and whistles to train their dogs.<\/p>\n<p>If a farmer has a herd of sheep that needs rounded up he can command his dog to do so (once trained). Verbal training can take a while to fully learn and develop, but when reinforced with whistling the speed can pick up significantly.\u00a0Whistling also allows you to communicate from farther distances.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Use A Whistle to Train a Family Dog?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons why a whistle is an excellent tool to help train your dog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike you, whistles have no feelings. They sound the same to your dog, no matter how you are feeling.<\/li>\n<li>Training a dog requires repetitive actions and whistle commands are easy for a dog to learn and recognize, as you can make a consistent tone on a whistle.<\/li>\n<li>Whistles help to ensure your dog\u2019s safety off the lead, whilst allowing them to let off some steam and explore.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a simple tool that you can use time and time again with multiple dogs and future dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Whistles can transmit sounds much further than we can shout and so there are no croaky throats from using a whistle too much.<\/li>\n<li>On a more fun note, you can show off to your walking companions that your dog comes back each and every time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Use the Dog Whistle<\/h2>\n<p>Whistles can be used in multiple ways when training your dog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whistles can be used to help you signal your dog to do things, such as fetching a ball.<\/li>\n<li>They can be used to get your dog to pause and get them to look to you for their next command or where to go next.<\/li>\n<li>If your dog tends to get out of sight often, you can use the whistle to train them to come back.<\/li>\n<li>When using whistles, repetition is key. Although you can teach your dog any sound pattern, it is important to use the same pattern each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>One Simple Training Example<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8 short blows to come back<\/li>\n<li>1 single long blow for stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These patterns are known as \u2018recall\u2019 and you will be able to find dog whistle recall videos on YouTube for further clarification.\u00a0Obviously if you are only interested in the \u2018come-back\u2019 command, choose a sound pattern that suits you and use it repeatedly throughout your adventures with your furry friend.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Dog Whistle Should You Buy?<\/h2>\n<p>It is best for you to find a whistle that works best for you. The specific preferences that you choose should include some of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong, solid build \u2013 whistles get dropped!<\/li>\n<li>A sound, which is consistent and doesn\u2019t alter pitch greatly.<\/li>\n<li>A sound which can travel significant distances<\/li>\n<li>An easy to hear sound. We prefer to hear what we are using but some customers do prefer \u2018silent\u2019 whistles.<\/li>\n<li>Whistles should be replaceable \u2013 if you misplace them, it would be a pain for your dog to have to learn a new sound. You could, perhaps, even consider buying two in one go&#8230;?<\/li>\n<li>A vibrant colored whistle to make them easy to pick out if you are in a hurry.<\/li>\n<li>A lanyard is great to accompany your whistle for easy access and storage.<\/li>\n<li>For obvious reasons whistles need to be washable!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>If you are persistent and use repetition you can train your dog to respond to commands via whistling. The whistling is much easier to accomplish when used with verbal cues.<\/p>\n<p>Patience is key because some dogs may take a little longer to catch on, but any dog no matter the age should be able to adapt and respond to commands via whistle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are persistent and use repetition you can train your dog to respond to commands via whistling. The whistling is much easier to accomplish when used with verbal cues. 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