No matter the size of the dog, they generally all have the same mindset. By knowing how dogs think and react, training any dog you choose can be easier than you think. For those that don't understand that mindset, read on to gain some insight.
When your dog is a room make sure you are calm when you come in. Play time needs to be a distinctive time you initiate. Do not acknowledge the animal when you enter and by doing so, you create a controlled atmosphere in which you decide how and when play time begins.
Dogs have the uncanny ability to have single-minded focus when something catches their attention. Your dog can learn to focus less and less, except for your commands, by using repetition.
“Leave it” is a command that should be taught and reinforced early on. This is great if the dog chews on household furniture or other items, such as shoes, stuffed animals, or trash.
Short Training Sessions
Maintain short training sessions. Dogs have short attention spans. Having short training sessions will prevent training becoming a chore for your dog. If you do have long training sessions, break it up so your dog can rest a little bit.
It is vital to keep some slack in the leash when you are trying to train a dog. When a dog gets the chance to explore new sights, sounds and smells on a walk, he often becomes very excitable. Since they are excited, they may pull on their leash. Rather than allowing this behavior to continue, a looser leash walk should be encouraged by the person in control of the animal.
Ensure you frequently put your dog in social environments at an early age. They need to become aware of how they should act around other people and dogs. They can't learn about it otherwise. This also helps to avoid hyper-activity in a new location.
Teach your dog to learn ‘down'. You can use this in emergencies, but also as a stepping stone to many other training skills. The “down” command is excellent to use when your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Dogs are dogs and need time to act as such. It is important to provide dogs with the right type of food, space in which to exercise and a wide array of exciting pastimes.
Does your dog like to pull on his leash during a walk? There is an easy solution for this common problem. Go to the pet supply store where you can buy a harness for a few dollars, as harnesses reduce pulling so that walks are enjoyable.
Do not give your dog any punishments when you are in the process of training. Try to prevent negative behavior, and show your puppy how you expect him to behave if he makes a mistake. Training is about teaching your dog, and building a good relationship with him.
Understanding the way a dog thinks and the way that they process information can be the important step in training a dog. When you understand how your dog learns, you can develop a training program specifically tailored to your dog. Make sure to tailor the training to a dog's specific personality.