What a great thing! What happens next? If you train your dog, you will have a happier household. These tips will give you all the tools you need to train your pet.
If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. In the worst case, a large dog might be able to strangle or crush a smaller one, entirely by accident, while trying to free itself.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. In order to foster routine toilet habits, give your dog good food between 2 and 3 times daily on a firm schedule. By scheduling your feedings, you will be able to determine when you should take your dog out. This can greatly reduce the number of accidents.
Training your dog to start rolling over is easy, but be sure to have some treats. You can have your dog sit or roll over. Next, hold the treat close to the floor near its head, and bring it up over the dog's head as you place it on the other side. As the dog uses his nose to track the morsel, he will simultaneously roll his entire body over. Say “roll over” as you perform the maneuver. Don't get frustrated if it takes a few tries, once he learns this trick he'll be the star of the dog park!
Early in your training, teach your new pup to “leave it.” This command tells him to drop the item and step away. This basic command is extremely helpful when your dog is chewing on something he shouldn't and also helps to keep him away from dangerous items.
Training Sessions
Limit the time of your training sessions with your dog so he doesn't lose focus. If you spend a lot of time on only one thing, your dog can get bored and frustrated. Early on, your training sessions should be limited to less than 10 minutes.
Your dog should learn he doesn't need to respond when you say ‘no'. Training must be a positive experience for your dog. Saying ‘no' doesn't help your dog understand how he should react to you. Because no two dogs are the same, the training you use should work with their needs.
A dog that has been trained well is more happy and disciplined, and its owners are more likely to be happy as well. These tips can give you the info you will need to get on the right track to train your dog.