Give the tips that follow a shot. You may find some of these techniques to really help improve the relationship between you and your dog.
When you correct your dog verbally, ensure your corrections are direct and short. Do not rant on at length to your dog telling them how they were bad. Just tell them no, and redirect them to the task you are asking them to do. Pitch your voice in such a way that your dog will recognize your vocalizations as commands.
You can use a little bit of ingenuity if you are going with crate training for your dog or puppy. When he finally goes into the crate to retrieve the toy, praise him for it so he knows it was a good thing to do.
When correcting your dog, ensure your corrections are direct and short. Do not waste time ranting about how bad the dog is behaving. Just say “no” and show them the behavior you expect.
Create a calm environment whenever you enter the room the dog is in. During playtime allow your dog to be feisty, but teach him to remain calm when someone enters a room. When you ignore the dog on entry, they shouldn’t bother you about playing.
You need to establish predictable feeding routine for your dog. Your dog will learn to eat in a few minutes instead of going back to the dish away.
Puppies will grow up quickly. Choose a crate which will be suitable for puppy when he matures into an adult. Your dog should be able to make itself comfortable in a crate and turn.
Do not tie up several dogs in close proximity to each other. The restraints for each dog can become tangled and in an effort to free themselves, they can be injured. If one dog happens to be much larger than the other, the small dog could get tangled to the point that it could choke to death.
Pick a consistent phrase to verbalize to your new puppy while house training him. Each time you let your dog out to relieve himself, use this phrase to keep your dog focused on the task he came outside to accomplish.
You need to train your dog to walk properly on his leash. This will help to keep your dog and you safe when going for walks.
Primary reinforcement is key during dog training. The dog has a reward they love given when they are good. It could be a treat, a toy or even a rub with some kisses. This way, the dog can learn how he can get things he wants.
You need to be very consistent with your dog.If there is more than one person training your dog, ensure each person uses the same techniques and commands. Your puppy will be more willing to be trained if you only use a few different words and always expect the same behavior.
It is important for you teach your dog good behavior habits from the beginning. It is much easier to get a dog to do something the right way rather than to break bad habits.
Try to limit the amount of accidents your dog has while toilet training. Pay attention for signs that your dog needs to go outside. Common behaviors include snuffling, whining, and pacing around. If you see your dog exhibiting these behaviors, jump right up and grab the leash. Put his leash on and take him to the place you wish him to go. Make sure you do plenty of praising when he does it right. Over time, he is going to learn to try to get outside to go.
Regardless of your dog’s age or level of training, he is sure to benefit from this advice. Just use patience in how you apply the advice. Your life will be better when you put in the time necessary to succeed.