Every dog should have some sort of training to help correct poor behaviors and to adapt to their new living environment. Read on for some ways to get started training your dog.
Make sure that the only items your dog can reach are chew toys that are specifically made for dogs. Put the chew toy in front of it immediately so it learns that this toy is what it should be chewing. If your puppy seems to be suffering a lot from teething, a frozen washcloth to chew on can give him some relief.
Do not tie more than one dog in the same area. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.
Dog Learns
You will have to repeat commands several times before your dog learns it. It will take up to 50 repetitions to learn a new command. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
Refrain from using higher end training gadgets, such as shock collar devices. These devices are expensive and do not always work as well as you would expect them to. Also, using devices such as shock collars can restrain your dog while discouraging good behavior. These methods yield negative results.
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. This will also teach your dog “hold it” until her next trip outside.
Call your pooch by his name to keep his attention focused on you. Use his name more when he is a puppy. By the time he is grown, he will automatically give you his attention when you say his name. Give your dog a relatively short name, preferably one that isn't likely to be confused with other words.
You will be doing more harm that good if you over train your puppy. Puppies do not have a very long attention span and limited energy, keep it brief and positive. Overdoing it could cause them to forget what was learned, and they may see the training as negative; thus, making sessions harder for you later.
Untrained dogs are not a pleasure to be around, and they can destroy your house. These tips should be helpful with teaching your dog to be a well-behaved member of your household.