This article will give you some good ideas on training your dog effectively and kindly.
When crate training an indoor dog or puppy, you may try some tricks. To entice a hesitant puppy into the crate, give it the incentive of a toy or bone inside, with the door shut. A tempting bone will prove too hard to resist, and the dog will be panting to get into the crate in no time. After they enter the crate, be sure to give them love and attention to let them know they did something to please you.
There are few effective ways to approach the matter of crate training your dog. After he goes in the crate, be sure to give them love and attention to let them know they did something to please you.
Consistency is very important when you are crate training a puppy. When your puppy gets out of his 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.
If you plan on using a crate as part of your puppy’s training routine, introduce the apparatus and its’ functions very gradually. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Leave them in for short periods of time, as little as 10 seconds. Work up from there. If your dog becomes restless, you may be ramping up too quickly.
Do not tie up several dogs closely together. If a big dog is tangled up with a little one, one can get wrapped up so badly it could close off the airway, and one could potentially die.
Try not to reinforce bad behavior in your dog. This means denying your dog treats for doing something you don’t want it to do. For instance, if you are trying to train your dog to not jump on you, do not rub his head affectionately unless he actually sits.
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. It’s not good to rant about how bad your dog is. Simply say no and direct them to what you want them to do instead. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.
The first thing your dog training is commanding control. You must command your dog’s respect by being able to maintain discipline, or your dog is unlikely to obey.Always walk in front of the dog when you go on walks, as this establishes that you hold a position of leadership.
Give your dog a clear verbal cue that tells them they’re doing the right thing.
Timing is everything in dog training, and you need to make sure you don’t overdo it. Start out with a small training session and up the time every day. Know when your dog does not pay attention when you are training it.
When house training your pup, be sure your dog has a predictable feeding and elimination routine. This will give you important forehand knowledge to prevent accidents and your dog an association of cause and effect to follow. A schedule will train your dog how to hold in their needs till they can go out.
Now that you have read these tips, you can feel a little more confident about training your dog. By following the tips in this piece, you will improve as a trainer and a listener who is able to understand what the dog really needs. Simple advice will take you far.
Do not ever use a shock collar to train your dog. They could be detrimental to your dog and often cost a ton. Plus, using shock collars could discourage your dog in having good behavior. In short, using techniques like this could have negative effects.