How to train your Dragon

"How to Train Your Dragon" is a popular animated film and book series created by Cressida Cowell. The story is set in a fictional Viking world where dragons are seen as dangerous creatures, and the main character, Hiccup, is a young Viking who wants to prove his worth to his tribe by killing a dragon. However, after he captures and befriends a dragon named Toothless, he learns that dragons are not the monsters he thought they were and begins to question the way his people treat them.

The main theme of the series is about friendship, acceptance, and understanding. The story follows the journey of Hiccup as he learns to train and bond with Toothless, and ultimately leads the effort to change the way dragons are perceived and treated by the Viking tribes.

The film series is directed by Dean DeBlois and produced by Dreamworks Animation, and the first film was released in 2010, followed by two sequels in 2014 and 2019 respectively. The film series and books have been widely popular among audiences of all ages, praised for its beautiful animation, compelling story and relatable characters.

To train a dragon in the "How to Train Your Dragon" universe, Hiccup follows these steps :

1. Understanding the dragon: Hiccup first seeks to understand the dragon's behavior and habits by studying it from a distance.

2. Building trust: Hiccup then uses gentle methods to gain the dragon's trust, such as offering it food or showing it kindness.

3. Communicating with the dragon: Hiccup learns to communicate with the dragon through actions and gestures, rather than words.

4. Establishing boundaries: Hiccup sets clear boundaries with the dragon and establishes himself as the leader of their relationship.

5. Providing positive reinforcement: Hiccup rewards the dragon for good behavior, such as through treats or praise.

6. Training for specific tasks: Hiccup trains the dragon for specific tasks, such as flying or breathing fire.

As the story progresses, the training become more complicated, but the underlying principles remains the same : mutual respect and understanding.

If you're interested in learning more about the series, you can check out the movies, books and or TV series on various streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO etc.