Training your dog can be an exhausting process, particularly if you are new in a relationship with your animal. But if you implement the advice provided here, you will find out how to have a better relationship with your dog as well as a better understanding of its needs and yours.
Small steps, gentle ways and patience are all a part of getting your puppy used to their crate. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Keep the gate closed for short periods of time, and work your way up to longer times. If you notice the animal becoming tense or confused, you are probably proceeding too quickly.
Be certain your dog knows that you are the leader of your pack. The dog will have little respect for you and it won't obey if you do not show that you are the one in charge. In practice, this means that you should walk ahead when walking your dog, for instance, rather than allowing him or her to take the lead.
You can show your dog how to do tricks, get some treats. The first step is to get the dog to lay down. Then, put a treat close to the floor near the side of the dog's head, and gradually raise it over its head to the opposite side. Your dog is probably going to follow the treat in your hand with his nose, which means he will rollover his whole body. As he is rolling over, give the “roll over” command, and do this repeatedly until he can roll over with just the command and without the treat. This may take time, so don't become frustrated.
As you are working to house train your pet, select a single term or phrase that you will use. Whenever the dog is taken out, use the term you have chosen to refer to the process of relieving him or herself, and the pet will make a mental link between going outside and doing just that.
Try to get your dog on a regular feeding schedule. This allows you to know when your dog has to go and take him outside to do his business before your carpet gets ruined. Being consistent will teach the dog to hold it until it is time to go outside.
Begin training your dog with a task that will be simple for him to learn. This will be great for immediate gratification, and your dog will begin to understand what you expect along the way. You'll have better results this way.
Use the tips you just read and your dog will soon become a lot easier to manage and become easier to live with. You will notice a difference in your dog's behavior as soon as you begin using these strategies.