Well trained dogs equate to well behaved loving dogs. Obedient dogs can make you completely satisfied with owning a dog. If you desire to enhance the way you deal with your pet, read on!
When using a crate to train your dog, you'll want to make sure that you select the right size. As your dog gets older, he will probably grow larger. Be sure to select a crate that allows your dog to have ample room as it grows. The dog must have enough room to lie down and turn around without getting crowded.
Be certain your dog knows that you are the leader of your pack. Otherwise, the dog will think that he is in charge and will not respond to your training tactics. Do not let your dog walk ahead of you when you go on walks.
Training your dog to start rolling over is easy, but be sure to have some treats. Start by commanding the animal to lie down. The next step is to hold a treat close to the floor by the dog's head then continue to move the treat over his head until you reach the other side. The dog ought to follow his treat with the nose, prompting him to flop his entire body over. Be sure to say ROLL OVER as your dog is rolling. Eventually, he will learn to perform the trick upon command. Never become frustrated if it does not happen right away. Once he does learn how, he will be a celebrity among other dogs.
When training your dogs, always use the same tone of voice and volume level when you give a command. The dog will know you're telling them what to do that way. It can also help the dog realize the distinction between disciplinary tones and other types of commands.
Your dog needs to be trained throughout his entire life to ensure excellent behavior. Training should not stop because he is not a puppy anymore. If you always train your dog they will stay obedient and you will not encourage any new bad habits.
Use your dog's name as much as you can to make sure he is paying attention. Use it as often as possible when you have your puppy during the first weeks, the puppy will make the connection. Choose a short name that is easily recognizable from other words.
Wearing out a puppy with too much training and information, will be extremely counterproductive. Puppies can only handle small amounts of training, so it is best to keep training to short but intense periods of time. Your puppy will happier with the experience, and less resistant to your future efforts. He will be looking forward to them instead.
When you are trying to house train a puppy, it is not going to learn overnight, so be prepared. If your puppy has an accident, clean it up straight away. Odor from feces or urine can stay in your carpet which will make your dog return to it when it wants to urinate. Check any local stores or pet shops for products that are specifically designed to remove the urine smell from a carpet.
It might surprise many people to find that the difficulties and stress of training a dog, are not as severe as they believe. Modifying your own behavior can improve your dog's behavior as well.