Training a new puppy can be overwhelming. However, dog obedience training is crucial for the safety of your pet, your home, your property and other people. You must use positive training techniques; it's best for you and your pup. Consistency and patience are key elements in training your dog. Set aside time each day to spend training your pet, usually 20 to 30 minutes in length is best, because that is the amount of time that they are most receptive. They will get bored if you take any longer.
Spend just the right amount of time training your dog, and do not wear it out. Start with a short session and gradually add more time to it. Pay attention and end the session when your dog loses interest.
Make sure you remain controlled when rewarding your dog. Give your dog a treat after they properly respond to your commands, but only if they are nice and calm. If you get excited, the dog will become excited and everything will be out of control. You should stay calm and then give the reward.
Chew Toys
In an effort to alleviate your puppy's teething pain, give him plenty of chew toys. You also need to try to have other items he might chew on out of his reach. Offer your puppy a variety of acceptable items to chew on. Chew toys are essential for puppies who are experiencing pain from teething. A great alternative is a frozen wash cloth.
Repetition is key to teaching your dog new commands. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Keep trying, your dog will pick it up.
It is a simple task to teach a dog how to roll over, just be sure to keep some dog treats handy! The first step is to get the dog to lay down. Now, with a treat in your palm, move your hand from one side of the dog's face to the other. He should follow the treat with his nose, causing him to roll his whole body over. Whenever your dog does actually roll over, say “roll over” out loud. Repeating this over time forms a mental association in your dog's mind that eventually causes him to roll over on command. This may take time, so don't become frustrated.
As you train the dog, patience is essential. This will prevent both you and your dog from getting angry and frustrated with the training process. Your dog will do its best, but give your dog enough time to remember orders. You need to remember that your puppy needs to form the association between the word and the behavior you expect.
Use these tips to make training easier on you and your dog. The result is that you will have a safer home, property and guests. With a combination of the tips here and patience, you should have a pretty simple time training your pooch.