If you’ve just started learning about dog training, you’re more than likely wanting some advice on what will work to get your dog to behave. Here are some great tips you can use to get started.
When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. Once your dog is accustomed to being in the crate, try closing the door and giving your pet a treat through the wire. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If the dog becomes upset, then you need to take a step back and slow down the training.
You should establish certain feeding routine for your dog. Your dog will eat quickly.
Give your puppy some toys to chew on so they do not hurt while teething, and keep him away from chewing other items. Give the dog one of his chew toys right away.
Dogs have a short attention span and you will have to attract his attention. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
Consistency is of the utmost importance when you are crate training. When your puppy gets out of its crate you must immediately and unfailingly allow him the opportunity to relieve himself.The dog will eventually learn that there are proper times to go outside and longer this way.
Never chain two dogs too close vicinity to one another. If a big dog is tangled up with a little one, they may get so wrapped up that air passages are blocked off, and he could die.
Be patient when teaching your dog, it will take some time. Repetition is key in training your dog. Some estimate that your pet must hear a command as many as 50 times to learn it. Keep working patiently on the command- he’ll get it with time.
Pick a consistent phrase you will say to your new puppy during house training him. When it’s time for him to go outside to do his business, say “go potty” to them so they will eventually associate the phrase with going to the bathroom outside.
Limit the time of your training sessions. Spending too long on training exercises will bore your dog and waste your efforts. Try to keep the initial sessions to 10 minutes.
Repeat training exercises every day until your dog remembers them. It is easy to feel that once your dog’s training is over, the lessons are learned and will stay with the dog forever. You can encourage your dog to adopt good habits. Dogs, much like kids, do best when they have limits and rules.
Continue training throughout its life to ensure positive results. You do not have to stop training your dog at the end of their puppy stage. If you reinforce desired behaviors, you will ensure your dog’s continued obedience, and when you provide your dog with consistent discipline, you will prevent negative behaviors from appearing.
In conclusion, training your dog can be helpful to get them to behave and perhaps learn some new things. After you begin using what you have learned, you will find your dog responding to you more positively.
Let any dog you approach sniff your hand first so he can smell you. Extending your hand lets the animal familiarize himself with your unique scent, making him more receptive to a friendly interaction. After he knows you and your scent, it is easier to command him.