A cute little dog or puppy can steal the heart of many a person. If you already own one or are contemplating getting one, that’s great! A properly trained pet is key to a successful relationship. Read the guide below in order to get some helpful tips to contribute to a wonderful owner/pet relationship:
When training a puppy to use a crate it is important to take your time and start with only a few steps at a time. Once they have grown accustomed to being in the crate with the gate open, try closing the gate and feeding them small treats through the crate. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If the dog shows signs of distress, you may be progressing too quickly.
This will let them associate a positive association between good food and their new crate.
Make sure your dog is up and active. Dogs can become bored. A dog is very difficult to train. Your dogs will be more relaxed and willing to listen if you keep them well exercised. Go for a long walks and runs with your dog.
Get your dog the proper nutrition required for canine health. A poor diet is bad for your dog on several levels. It can negatively impact a dog’s health and disposition. Something as simple as improving their diet can sometimes have a huge impact on how receptive they are to training.
Repetition is key to teaching a dog new command. It is not uncommon for it to take between 25 to 50 repetitions of the same command before your dog to learn it.
Give your dog a clear verbal cue that tells them they’re doing the right thing.
Dogs need to understand exactly what your “no” means. It is important to be positive when you are training your dog. Just simply telling your dog ‘no’ doesn’t help him or her in understanding how to properly react. There is a difference in all dogs and training should be customized.
A lot of times owners will train their dogs once and not conduct any refreshers.
Punishing Tone
For enforcing proper behavior when dog training, keep in mind your dog must be praised. Smile, get excited and provide them with treats to help them relate proper behavior with positive reinforcement. Do not give any rewards for negative behavior since your dog will thing the bad behavior is good as well.
This tone tells the dog that you are serious. It also allows your dog to realize the differences between a sharp punishing tone and a sharp non-punishing tone.
Remember to have patience whenever training your dog. This ensures that you not to be frustrated and angry with your dog during this process. Your pet wants you to be happy, but sometimes it just does not understand you.
Be consistent when dog training. Write down a list of all the commands you use, and inform anyone who commands the dog to use the words on the list. Make sure everyone knows what to do in terms of rewarding the dog when it does well and not reinforcing poor behavior. If different people in your household respond to the dog in different ways, it becomes confusing for the dog and less likely they will respond in the appropriate way.
Make training your dog each day.Taking some time to have fun with your dog makes your dog like you more, and your dog will be more likely to respond well to training. While training can be considered fun, try having play time with your dog every day for a period of time.
It is hoped that these tips will help you and your pet enjoy a trusting relationship. Whatever fits your situation, begin to apply it today. Your heart no doubt already belongs to your dog. Training is the way to have success. A well trained pet is a happy pet. Best of luck to your and your beloved dog — or dogs.
In the majority of instances, dog bites are caused by a biting phobia. The dog will feel fear if it is startled, trapped or feels threatened. While training your dog, you should avoid the use of excessive force. Your frustrated dog may bite you. A puppy is expecting you to be the leader of his pack and is anxious to please you.