Many dogs are dropped off at an animal shelter by owners perturbed by their pet’s behavior; however, but this can often be avoided. A trained dog will be a welcome addition to any family.
Verbal corrections must be sharp and direct. Do not drag on in a rant to your dog about how bad they are. Simply tell them no an instead steer them towards what you’d like them to do. Make sure your voice sounds firm and businesslike.
It is very easy to teach a roll with treats. The dog has to lay down. Then, hold the treat over your dog’s head and swipe it above and around his head, and gradually raise it over its head to the opposite side. He should then roll his body over while following the treat.
Make sure you’ve got a reward is always handy for whenever the dog does something successfully. You want your dog understands that he has accomplished a good thing. This is how they’ll know the difference between a good and bad thing.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. Feed your dog a high-quality diet three times a day. This will get your dog into a solid routine for bathroom breaks.
Exercise your dog for at least an hour everyday in addition to regular outside potty breaks outside. A dog who has received plenty of exercise and more responsive.
Use positive reinforcement when training your dog. Don’t yell at or hit your dog. This teaches your dog nothing and will just show him that you are imbalanced.
If your dog jumps when you don’t want him to, gently squeeze his paws. This will not harm your dog if done gently, but it will be uncomfortable. After a while, they will stop jumping on people because they will associate it with the uncomfortable feeling.
The first step in training a puppy is teach him to understand his name. Use his name frequently, and help him learn to come when you call him by it. These are the commands your puppy should learn before anything else. Spend plenty of quality time with them, so it gets to know you and understands that you are to be trusted. This will be more open to some advanced training in the future.
Be consistent when it comes to your dog’s training. If the whole family is involved in the training, be sure all people use the same commands, rewards and discipline. Your dog will learn better if you only use a few different words and always expect the same behavior.
Teach your puppy his name when you first start training him, as this creates a bond between the two of you. In the first days, frequently use your dog’s name, and reward him for responding when you call. These are the preliminary words that your dog need to know. Spend plenty of quality time with them, so that they know that they can trust you. This will make him easier to train later.
In conclusion, it’s not impossible to have a well-behaved dog. You need to show him love, cater to his needs and train him properly. Follow the advice here and it will help your dog become a family member.