When we think of Samoyeds, we usually think of their white coats and iconic angelic smiles. Indeed, the reason why most people choose Samoyeds is because of their outstanding appearance. But do some people care about the high IQ of Samoyeds? Many Samoyed owners find it difficult to train their dogs, so they usually think that Samoyeds do not have high IQs. Is this really the case?

Samoyed IQ:

The IQ of the Samoyed dog is ranked 33rd in the world dog breed IQ ranking, which shows that the IQ of the Samoyed is above average. The level of a dog's IQ is usually determined by the difficulty of its training. In fact, its IQ is very high, but during training, we can often see that Samoyeds are very playful and it is difficult for owners to recruit or call them back. Because of this, its IQ ranking is not very high. In the initial stage, they will show a vague response to some commands after repeating them 15 times. With more practice, they will become very proficient. Their probability of responding to instructions is 90%, but the degree of performance depends on how much contact time they have. Overall, they are as good as dogs with higher IQs, but their reactions are slightly slower. Although their IQs are not among the best, the surprises and happiness they bring to you cannot be ignored. Training is relatively difficult, but as long as the owner is patient, careful, and perseverant, he will definitely train a very obedient dog.

Samoyed price: Generally speaking, the price of Samoyed ranges from thousands to tens of thousands. Some cities have different selling prices in different places. In addition, the prices of ordinary Samoyeds and high-grade purebred Samoyeds are also different. The price of a relatively common Samoyed may be around 1,200-2,000 yuan. Purebred, high-end Samoyed dogs may cost tens of thousands.

What are the training methods for Samoyed dogs?

First, we need to observe when the dog squats: this determines when you train the Samoyed. For example, when I was training my dog, I observed that it always sat and waited for food when we were eating. So I chose to train while eating. You also need to find out when it likes to squat, and then plan the training.

1. Food reward training method: Generally, trainers have special food rewards for dogs. You can just use the food that Samoyed likes, such as dog food. The food should be chopped up in advance to make it easier for you to feed your dog. Don't feed too much at one time and keep your dog in a semi-hungry state. Choose a good training time. The training time is required to be about twenty minutes. If the training time is too short, the dog will not be able to learn. If the time is too long, the dog will be tired and the training efficiency will be affected.

2. Give the squat command: I usually point my finger at the ground, and the dog will squat down. You also need to think about somethingUse commands or actions to tell your dog to squat. After choosing the password, you have to give the command to squat. At first, the dog can’t understand it and doesn’t know what to do. So we have to give the command when the dog likes to squat, and the dog will squat on its own. Give food rewards at this time.

3. Repeat the process of "squat-reward": you give the command to squat, and then wait for the dog to squat. If the dog squats, give the food. If the dog does not squat, continue to give the command. The reward must be timely. You cannot wait until the dog has squatted for a long time before rewarding it, otherwise it will have no effect.

4. Reduce rewards: After the dog learns to squat, you should often give the command to squat, and then reduce the reward. That is to say, sometimes the dog will be rewarded for squatting, and sometimes no reward will be given for squatting. , or you just pet its head, which is also a reward. After this process, the dog's squatting action will last longer, and the dog will squat even if you don't reward it.

5. Mechanical tool training method: The mechanical tool training method has a certain degree of compulsion. The most commonly used tool is the dog leash. Usually when the puppy does not listen to instructions, tools are used to control its behavior. When training a Samoyed, the owner must take the initiative in the direction of the training. If the dog does not follow the owner's orders, he can pull the leash to force him to obey the orders. This method can be used in conjunction with the above method to achieve very good results.