A dog or cute little puppy can steal the heart of many a person. If you're already a dog owner or you may soon become one, good for you. The key to having a great relationship is a pet that is well trained. A well-trained animal will understand what is expected whether you are home or not. Continue reading to enhance your relationship with your pet.
You should not tie up multiple dogs where they can reach each other, no matter how friendly they are. The chain of one dog could become wrapped around the other and, as the dogs struggle to free themselves, one or both could be injured. In the case that a large dog and small dog become entangled, the large dog's rope or chain could cut off air circulation to the small dog, and it could be severely injured or die.
Choose the right dog crate size if you wish to utilize the crate effectively to train him. Keep in mind that your puppy will eventually grow into a bigger dog. Pick a crate that will be of suitable size for the adult when the puppy matures. The ideal size would be one that doesn't make your dog crowded when turning around or laying down.
Don't reinforce your dog's negative behavior by accident. Essentially, you must not give your dog something positive, like attention or a treat, when it behaves in a way you want to classify as negative. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.
Train your dog in a positive manner. Your dog should be rewarded with both small treats and happy words. Never punish your dog with words or your hands. This doesn't work well and only succeeds in teaching your dog that its master is out of control. Be positive, firm and consistent to get great results while you train your dog.
You do not want to over-stress your new pup by trying to teach him too much too quickly. Puppies can only handle small amounts of training, so it is best to keep training to short but intense periods of time. When you put too much training on the animal at one time, it can stress the animal and work against what you are trying to accomplish. So keep it short, intense, and create a great bonding and training routine for your new puppy.
One thing to remember when canine training is that all your actions are molding its behavior and personality. For this reason, you may be causing unwanted behaviors by playing rough with your dog or teasing. Work on commands at all times to keep them learning the right behaviors.
Don't subject your dog to lengthy training sessions. The average dog will pay attention for about fifteen minutes and will not learn anything once it has lost interest in the exercise. After each training session spend some time playing with your dog and lavish him with praise.
Hopefully, you've read the tips listed here and learned a thing or two when it comes to having a good owner/pet relationship. Use the information you find here in relation to your circumstances. No doubt, you'll be tied up emotionally to a faithful and cute dog. The key to being successful is training! Therefore, ensure that you properly train your dog. Congrats on your new friend!