Shelters are filled with dogs that didn't live up to owners' expectations. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. Training your dog can be simple to do, if you use the following steps.
When it comes to training Fido, time is of the essence. The goal is to avoid overdoing it while ensuring that you are devoting enough attention to the animal. Start with a short session and gradually add more time to it. Note how far into the training session your dog loses his attention span. That's the time to quit.
Consistency is the key to puppy crate training. Always give the pup the option to go to the bathroom after leaving his crate. This will teach your dog that he can wait until he gets out of the crate to relieve himself.
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. Then, hold the treat over your dog's head and swipe it above and around his head, causing him to roll over. Your dog is probably going to follow the treat in your hand with his nose, which means he will rollover his whole body. Be sure to say ROLL OVER as your dog is rolling. Eventually, he will learn to perform the trick upon command. Do not let a lack of early success frustrate you. This takes repetition to nail down, but once you do, you will have the star dog on the block.
Make sure a reward is always handy for whenever the dog does what you want. The reward is a great way to teach your dog that he has performed a task that you wanted him to do. Rewarding good behavior and not bad behavior will help your dog to learn the difference between the two.
The first step in training a puppy is to make sure he knows his name. Call his name every time you do something or want him to do something. Teach him that he needs to run to you when his name is called. These should be the primary words your dog needs to learn. Spending lots of time will create a strong bond with your puppy, and will lead to unbreakable trust. This will help them become more receptive to harder training later.
To make sure your dog's behavior stays good, you should continue training him throughout its life. A dog still learns, even as an adult. You need to concentrate on positive behavior to make sure of ongoing obedience. When you do this, negative behavior should stop.
As discussed in this guide, having a healthy and happy dog is not hard to have. To train your dog, you must show him love and affection. The provided steps can help you do this and give you a lovable dog that you will be proud to have.