If you have never trained a dog before and are just getting to know your dog, expect some frustration. Fortunately, you've come to the right place for invaluable information and insight that will allow you to create a more effective training program for your dog.
If you in the crate training phase of your training program, you can use a few techniques to speed it up. To entice a hesitant puppy into the crate, give it the incentive of a toy or bone inside, with the door shut. They will see and smell the bone and will want you to let them in there to get it. When your dog goes inside, give him plenty of praise, and let him know he is doing a good job.
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Avoid going on a rant about the dog's “badness”. Be firm and get them to do your bidding. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.
If you want to train your dog, it helps if you can think like a dog. It is easy to get frustrated with your dog if they are not learning very basic things quickly or at all. Don't give up. Instead, think about what it must be like to be your dog. This can help you come up with new ideas on how to accomplish your training objectives.
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. Instead of allowing it to continue chewing on your important furniture or toys, provide a well-loved chew toy. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
Shock Collars
Don't waste your money on cruel, ineffective gadgets such as shock collars. In addition to being very expensive, they usually do not work as well as the more traditional training techniques. Plus, using shock collars could discourage your dog in having good behavior. It is common for these tactics to create adverse behavior.
Have a treat prepared for rewarding your dog when they follow a command properly. You want them to know they did the right thing. Your dog will soon learn the difference between good and bad behavior.
Maintain brief training sessions. Since dogs do not have a long attention span, short lessons will prevent them from getting bored. If you wish to do more training, give your dog a play break to stretch their legs and relax before resuming their training.
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of how to properly train your dog. You will notice a difference in your dog's behavior as soon as you begin using these strategies.