If you lucked out and got a dog that is naturally obedient then good for you, however if you are like most people, you could use a little help when it comes to training your dog. Apply this advice to ensure that your dog is well-behaved and happy.
The key to successful crate training with a new canine is making sure they understand that it is their home. Whenever it’s time for them to eat, place their food bowl into the crate and leave the door open when eating. This creates a positive association between good food and their new crate.
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Don’t berate your dog with a lengthy speech. Just tell them no, and point them in the desired direction. Also make sure that the volume of your voice commands their attention and lets them know that you mean business.
Timing is critical during dog training, and you must spend sufficient time on training without doing too much. You should not over do it, train in small time increments. Notice when your dog begins getting distracted during a training session.
To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal understand what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. A positive word will give your dog time to obey.
Have frequent or as necessary mini-training sessions to reinforce and keep the rules fresh in your dog’s mind. A lot of times owners thing training is a one time event. That’s not a good idea, since animals and humans form and retain habits in a similar way. Make sure your dog has a regular routine.
The first thing you should teach your dog is to “leave it.” This commands the dog to drop whatever is in its mouth. This is great if the dog chews on household furniture or other items, such as shoes, stuffed animals, or trash.
Training Sessions
Do not have overly long training sessions. Dogs’ attentions are very short. Maintaining short training sessions ensures that your dog can remain focused on the task at hand. If more training is desired, work in some break times so your dog can play before continuing with training.
Make sure that you are consistent when potty training your puppy. When you are home, take your dog outside hourly. When he goes potty outside, tell him he did good. Never react harshly to your dog going potty inside. It does not know better, and yelling will just scare him. It’s better to teach your dog to expect to potty outside by taking him out a few minutes after meals or after being crated.
Understand that more mature dogs do have some basic limitations. Older pooches may not be perfectly and easily trainable. You may have to embrace some of their quirks. Keep in mind that adopting old dogs may mean you adopt dogs that are set in their behaviors. Try to change the things that are negative, to make your older dog a better pet.
Even your disobedient dog can be trained. With time and patience, all dogs can learn proper behavior. Use the information you have read to eliminate hardship connected with training a dog, as well as to maximize those efforts.
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