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. Fortunately for you, it only takes a little fundamental training to shape up your dog's behavior in the near future.
When crate training a puppy, try to make your puppy feel like the crate is his home. Leave food near or inside the crate and leave the door open. This way that start to like their crate even more.
It takes small steps to crate train your puppy; they must become accustomed to it. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Keep them in the crate for a small duration and slowly increase that duration. If you notice the animal becoming tense or confused, you are probably proceeding too quickly.
When correcting your dog, be concise. Do not rant on at length to your dog telling them how they were bad. Say no and let them know what you would rather have them do. The tone of your voice should let them know you are serious about the command you are making.
It is important to have a consistent training method when crate training young puppies. As soon as you let your dog out of the crate, take him to his potty location. Your puppy will eventually become able to relieve itself less frequently.
It is a simple task to teach a dog how to roll over, just be sure to keep some dog treats handy! Start by getting the dog to lay down. Afterward, bring the treat above the dogs head and follow over to their other side. Ideally, your dog will use his nose to follow the treat, rolling his whole body in the process. When he rolls over, you should say “roll over,” and repeat the process until the command is all he needs to do so. It may take some time for your dog to perfect the trick, but it's a popular move and one that is sure to impress others.
Every time you speak a command, it should be with the same tone and loudness level. Your dog will learn to recognize your tone and know they should obey. Your dog needs to understand that there is a difference between the tone you use to discipline your dog from the tone you use to give an order.
You need to give your dog some exercise every day. Ensuring your dog gets thorough exercise will cause your training sessions to be much more effective, which will encourage your dog to behave better. A dog who has received plenty of exercise is happier and more responsive.
You will be amazed at the results once you start applying these tips. If your dog is testing your patience a bit, try using a few of these tips.