Well trained dogs equate to well behaved loving dogs. Well-trained, social dogs are lots of fun to be around. Use these great tips to work with your pet and build a healthier, happier environment for both of you!
When you verbally correct your dog, do it quickly and concisely. Do not waste time ranting about how bad your dog is. Say no and let them know what you would rather have them do. Your tone should be stern to let them know you are serious.
Trying to understand how your dog is feeling. It's easy to get irritated with them when they aren't learning the basics quickly or even at all. Try putting thinking like your dog would, rather than quitting. Understanding their perspective can help you have sympathy for their position.
Be careful of disrupting your training time with rewards. When your dog obeys your command, try to keep them calm as you give them their reward. Don't let your own excitement get your dog excited or they will lose focus. Remain calm, expect the dog to be calm and provide appropriate rewards.
You will have to repeat commands several times before your dog learns it. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Use the command over and over again until the dog gets the hint.
Do not use shock collars and similar training devices. They don't often work well and cost more than training methods which are conventional. They can also discourage good behaviors as they inhibit your dog's behavior too much. In short, using techniques like this could have negative effects.
It is important to leash-train your dog. This helps keep both you and your dog safe when going on walks.
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 a good way to keep your dog from chewing things and make sure they do not chew dangerous objects.
Your dog will behave well if you keep reinforcing your training. A dog's learning doesn't stop when it leaves its puppy stage. If you provide positive reinforcement for desirable behaviors, your dog will continue to be obedient, and when you provide your dog with consistent discipline, negative behaviors are less likely to occur.
Some people are shocked at how easy it really is to train a dog. By using the above tips and improving our behavior as well, a dog's behavior can drastically improve.