You need to invest a lot of time into training with the puppy. Use the tricks written here and you will see a trained dog in no time at all.
A dog has an inquiring mind and will look at one thing for quite a while until its attention is broken. Repetition and practice will result in your dog waiting to take cues from you rather than being distracted by other things.
Rewarding your dog properly and generously is the key to training.Giving your dog treats at the right time and in the right amount is crucial. This is because a dog does not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not receive their treat at the right time.
Give them chew toys for pain relief while teething, otherwise he might alleviate his teething pain on your nice furniture. Give the dog one of his toys right away.
You should never tether two dogs in close proximity to one another. The restraints for each dog can become tangled and in an effort to free themselves, they can be injured. A larger dog could cause a tangle so bad that the smaller dog could be choked by the leash.
Exercise your dog for at least an hour everyday in addition to regular potty breaks and training sessions. A dog who has received plenty of exercise and a happy dog follows orders.
Always use positive reinforcement when it comes to training your dog. Don’t ever yell at or hit them. This doesn’t work well and will just convince your dog that its master is out of control.
You need to train the dog to walk the right way using his leash. This will ensure both his safety and yours when you take him on walks.
A spray bottle filled with water is a great deterrent when your dog’s face can discourage biting and scratching behaviors. This will teach your dog that specific actions are not acceptable.
You should always praise your dog does something good.Do not reward bad behavior; instead correct unwanted behavior.
You must be firm with your dog in order to train it effectively. You should not be yelling at your dog all the time. Be strict only when your dog disobeys or adopts an attitude you do not approve of. This will help develop a strong bond during your training session.
Don’t reward destructive or ignore bad behavior because you want to put a stop to it. This will only makes the dog more likely to do what it pleases. An example would be to give the dog a treat ever time it starts to bark.
Keep training sessions short so your dog retains what they have learned. Training for more than fifteen minutes at a time to help ensure success.
Alter your tone when speaking to your dog during your training. Use different tones for orders, praises, warnings and reprimands so your dog can easily distinguish your different reactions. Keep your commands short and sharp while corrections should be louder.
Training should be seen as fun for your dog. Keep the sessions limited to 15 minutes so to avoid the dog becoming disinterested and distracted. Make sure to shower praise on your dog with praises when he performs well; dogs love it! If you make training sessions enjoyable for your dog, he will enjoy listening, too.
Puppy power! You’re ready to start training today. Keep your patience strong, and give your dog positive reinforcement for the behaviors you want. You cannot do it all in a few days, so give it time.
To keep your dog from biting at furniture or people, or scratching at doors, spray him or her with a bottle of water. A quick spritz instantly deters your dog from the undesirable behavior. Your dog will learn to associate these behaviors with the water and will stop doing them.