With the excitement and love their provide us with, dogs are a pet everyone wants. However, training your puppy can require a lot of hard work. There is a lot of training that needs to take place. By using the advice from this article, you will soon find that your dog is trained in no time.
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Do not drag on in a rant to your dog about how bad they are. Just tell them no, and point them in the desired direction. The tone of your voice should let them know you are serious about the command you are making.
For the best results in training your pet, you must be diligent about giving rewards and encouragement. If you give your dog some treats at the proper time, they will respond to training. Dogs will not understand why you are rewarding them if you wait too long to do it.
Right at the moment they do the behavior you are trying to reinforce, give the verbal command of approval. “yes” is a great bridge word between the dogs positive accomplishment and the reward they receive.
Teaching dogs to roll over can be easy, provided some treats are on hand. First, make sure the dog is in a laying position. Then, use the treat to draw his head from one side to the other. They'll follow your treat with their nose which will cause them to roll over. Upon seeing him roll over, issue the command. You can then repeat the command to the point where he rolls over without the added incentive of a treat. Be patient with him when you are teaching this because once he learns it, he can be quite the show-off amongst your friends.
When giving a command to your dog, you should always use the exact same kind of voice and the same volume. The dog will know you're telling them what to do that way. It will also help him distinguish between a disciplinary tone, which is sharper, and a commanding tone.
Make sure training has an element of fun incorporated into it. When you play with your dog, it strengthens the bond between you and them, thus encouraging the pet to stay positive during training. In addition to your daily training sessions, take time out for simple play. Make this uncomplicated and fun for your dog.
Are you providing your dog with high quality, nutritional food? Dogs who eat crummy, low quality food will show hyperactivity, distraction and disobedience. Change your dog's food to something healthier, and they will have mid-level energy all day. Ask the vet about additional nutritional requirements the dog may have.
After you have brought your new furry friend home, its time to begin training him. Stay patient and reward your dog when they act properly. It may take time for you to master these tips and train your dog well, but time will tell, and you will soon be successful.