A dog or cute little puppy can creep into the heart and life of many people. If you have one already or are thinking about getting one, then congratulations are in order! The key to your successful relationship is a pet that is well trained. Read the guide below to get helpful tips on how to have a good pet/owner relationship.
Your dog will get used to its crate if it can feel at home in it. Feed them in their crate and keep it open for them to come in and out. This will cause them to associate good things, such as eating, with their crate.
Make sure your dog stays awake and active. Dogs can easily become bored very easily. A bored dog without interest in what you’re doing is more difficult to train.Your dogs will be more quickly if you keep them well exercised. Go on extended walks or runs with your dog.
A dog will obsess about one thing for quite a while until its attention is broken. If you do it enough times, your dog will start to wait for your signals before focusing on something.
Specific feeding habits should be established for your dog. Develop a feeding schedule, and be consistent with the routines so you can teach your dog what to expect and how to behave. Your dog will soon become accustomed to his feeding schedule and eat quickly.
Puppies will grow up quickly. Choose a crate that is sure to fit them suitably when they hit adult dog you will eventually have. The dog will need sufficient room to lie down and turn around without getting crowded.
Make sure you’ve got a reward ready whenever the dog does something successfully. You want your dog understands that you are pleased with his behavior. This helps the dog understand what is right and wrong.
As your dog progresses, you won’t need to exert so much control. By having obedience along with freedom, your dog will have a happy life. Just make sure your dog is properly trained before giving him so much slack.
When house training your dog, put him on a consistent schedule of eating and elimination. 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 a dog how to hold in their needs till they can go out next.
It is hoped that these tips will help you and your pet enjoy a trusting relationship. Use whatever information that will work for your circumstances. You already love your puppy but soon you will be able to trust your faithful dog. Training is what you need. Make sure your pet is well trained. A successfully trained dog makes for a better relationship for both owner and dog.
Always train your dog with positive reinforcement. Give your dog rewards every time he or she does something good. Do not shout or strike the dog. Doing this will cause your dog to act out even more and lose respect for you. If you want good results, you must be positive, consistent and firm as you train your dog.