Good for you! You will find this is a very rewarding experience, but knowing what to do next can be stressful. The right training will make both you and your dog happy. We will show you some of the tools you will need to accomplish this.
If you house train your puppy, keep in mind that everything that goes in is eventually coming back out. You can promote consistency and regularity by feeding your pet on a firm schedule two or three times daily with only the highest quality of food. That way, you will know when the dog likely needs to go out and can prevent accidents.
Always be sure to have a reward or tasty morsel for your dog when he follows a command or learns something new. The treat helps your dog to know that you think he has done well. This is the proper way to make sure the dog knows the difference between good behavior and bad.
It is important to get your dog trained to walk nicely on his leash. This will make sure you are both safe when talking walks.
Don't spend too long on a single puppy training session. By spending too long on any single thing, your dog will likely become very bored and antsy. Early on, your training sessions should be limited to less than 10 minutes.
Avoid saying ‘no' during canine training. When training your dog, you need to find positive ways to enforce your training. Just simply telling your dog ‘no' doesn't help him or her in understanding how to properly react. Every situation and dog is different and their training should be tailored accordingly.
To prevent your dog from barking, try to desensitize them to the cause of their barking. This can be things like sounds, smells, or proximity to other creatures. As you begin getting your dog accustomed to these situations, he will be less likely to bark.
It is very important to train your dog early enough to head off the development of bad behavior. It is easier to instill good habits than it is to deal with bad ones. Don't give the dog food from the table if you don't want him to beg for food later.
You should always take your dog around people when they are a puppy to get them used to it. It's important that your dog act appropriately around other people and dogs. You cannot teach this in any other way. This helps reduce unacceptable behavior in social environments.
Trained dogs are the happiest dogs, and they keep their masters happy too. Once you start incorporating the tips you've seen here, you will both be headed for happier times.