Training your dog can be difficult, especially if it is your first time. The advice below will be of great help for training your dog.
When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. When your dog appears to be at ease while inside the crate with the door ajar, you can help him adjust to the crate even further by slowly latching the door and rewarding him with treats fed to him through the spaces between the wires. Begin with small intervals, and work your way up to longer times. If your puppy gets upset, then you may need to slow down and have more patience with them.
Commands and corrections should be short and straight to the point. Do not drag on in a rant to your dog about how bad they are. Just say no, then show it what to do instead. You should also be certain that your voice is loud enough to get their attention, but also conveys seriousness.
Specific feeding habits should be established with your dog. A predictable feeding schedule and removing the food promptly will teach them to eat their food quickly. Your dog will eat their food in the time that you have alloted.
Dogs have a short attention span and you will have to attract his attention. If you get your dog to focus on you, it will help his behavior.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. It isn't unusual to have to repeat a trick dozens of times before the dog understands. Try using the command more often and be very patient if you want your dog to learn.
“Leave it” is a command that should be taught and reinforced early on. This command teaches them to cease chewing on furniture or items around the house and it keeps them safe from filthy or hazardous items outside.
Training Sessions
Your daily schedule should consist of regular potty breaks, regular training sessions and an hour of good exercise. Keeping a dog healthy with exercise allows for more efficient training sessions in the future. A dog that's well exercised is a responsive and content dog.
When you go out with your dog, always pay attention to other dogs and animals you come across. Certain dogs have an aggressive streak – don't be under the assumption that the owner has taken the time to train them. Take care to avoid coming into contact with any animal that appears overly aggressive or antisocial.
If you're leash-training a puppy, the initial step needs to be putting a collar on them when you play with them. By making your puppy comfortable to wearing a leash, he will be more apt to keep it on.
Training should be an enjoyable activity for your dog. Be aware of your dog's personality and conform training to fit his cycles; try limiting learning sessions to a few minutes at a time. Be generous when it is time to reward! Make sure to shower your dog with praises when he performs well; dogs love it! Training your dog can be an enjoyable experience for both of you.
Good training your dog can teach your dog everything from basic behavior modification to advanced trick mastery. After reading the above advice, you should feel a lot more confident about your own potential as a dog trainer.