If you have a well behaved dog, good for you. If not, you may be in need of canine training. Use these tips to transform your pet into a happy and well-adjusted furry friend.
If you are attempting to crate train your dog, remember that it is a multi-step process. When they seem comfortable in it with the door open, try shutting the gate and feed them treats through the wires. Start off only putting them inside for 10 seconds, and when they seem okay with that, slowly increase the time they are inside. If the puppy gets too upset then you increased the time too much, too fast.
Be sure to keep your treats close by when you're training your dog. The reward is a great way to teach your dog that he has performed a task that you wanted him to do. You will ensure that your dog knows how to tell right from wrong if you do this.
Give your dog a regular elimination and feeding schedule, so you can house train them. This will give you the opportunity to understand when your dog needs to go to the bathroom. Sticking to a schedule will teach your dog how to control himself until his next scheduled potty break.
It is important to leash-train your dog. This will make your walks together a pleasure and not a source of frustration.
One command that should be taught early to a puppy is “leave it.” This teaches them to drop something and step way from it. This is great if the dog chews on household furniture or other items, such as shoes, stuffed animals, or trash.
When training your dog, keep track of time during each session. Dogs can only handle a short amount of training at a time, so don't overdo it. Start off with individual training periods of no more than 10 minutes.
Teach your dog not to bark with a simple command. Choose words to use, such as “quiet”, and when they bark, use the word or words and give them a treat when they stop. Give them a treat. In time, your dog will learn to be quiet if he wants a treat.
Use your dog's name often to ensure you have its attention. Over time and repetition, the dog will begin to understand their name and that they are being spoken to. The name should be short and unique, so that he does not confuse it with every day language.
Training Sessions
Wearing out a puppy with too much training and information, will be extremely counterproductive. You need to keep your training sessions short so that your puppy pays attention. You want to end the session on a positive note; if you push too hard, he will end up dreading your training sessions.
Do not distress, even when your dog becomes unruly. By utilizing the right technique and some tenacity, it is possible to train most dogs. Use the information you have read to eliminate hardship connected with training a dog, as well as to maximize those efforts.