This is the 11547th most frequent Russian word.
дрессировать
To train (animals) or to discipline.
In this sentence, 'дрессировать' refers to the act of training an animal, specifically a dog, to perform certain actions or behaviors.
Я дрессирую свою собаку дома с помощью специальных команд.
I train my dog at home using special commands.
Here, 'дрессировать' is used in the context of training animals for entertainment purposes such as a circus.
Для выступления в цирке животных приходится долго дрессировать.
To perform in the circus, animals need to be trained for a long time.
In this example, 'дрессировать' highlights the action of training, specifically addressing common perceptions about its difficulty with certain animals like cats.