When you first brought your dog home, you were probably having visions of Lassie, but there have probably been days that you were remembering Cujo more. With some consistent training, you can transform your rambunctious dog into an intelligent and attentive companion.
Ensure that your dog eats well. There are many reasons why bad diets are bad news for your pet. Not only does it affect the dog’s health, but it can have an impact on its behavior. Making sure your dog’s nutritional needs are met helps give them the focus that they need to be able to learn.
You have to be consistent with the crate training of your new puppy. When you allow the puppy to come out of the crate, you have to immediately and without fail give him the chance to relieve his bladder. This will teach your dog that he can wait until he gets out of the crate to relieve himself.
Do not tie a dog up near another dog, or dogs. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.
It is best to train your dog in a crate that is the right size. As your dog gets older, he will probably grow larger. Choose a crate that is sure to fit them suitably when they hit adult size. At full size your dog should be able to move around without feeling too constricted.
When trying to train your dog, avoid accidentally reinforcing negative behaviors. In other words, you must avoid showering your pet with treats or rewards in response to performing some unwanted behavior. If the dog jumps at you, don’t rub it’s head.
When you approach a strange dog, make sure you approach him slowly and allow the dog to sniff your hand. This gives the dog the opportunity to recognize your scent and start to trust you. After your dog gets your scent, it will no longer fear you and will follow commands better.
Training sessions with your dog are best when kept short. Your dog’s memory and attention span is short, keep the training this way. If you want a long session, make sure that your dog has a break in between.
Your dog will behave well if you keep reinforcing your training. A dog does not stop learning after puppyhood. By practicing positive reinforcement and proper discipline throughout your dog’s life, you’ll always have a well-behaved dog.
Try to find the triggers of your dogs barking to reduce this action. It may be a noise, or seeing other animals or people. Your dog will eventually come to realize that barking is unnecessary in reaction to these triggers.
You do not want to over-stress your new pup by trying to teach him too much too quickly. Puppies have short attention spans and they cannot focus too much, so have shorter sessions and try to be positive during them every time. He’ll likely forget everything you taught him if you do too much at once. He will also look at training as a negative experience and it will be harder next time.
People are often amazed about how easy it can be to train your dog and how quick they see changes. If your dog is getting on your nerves, it’s time to put the above tips to use.
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