Turn Your Problem Pet Into A Good Companion
Shelters are filled with dogs that didn’t live up to owners’ expectations. Properly trained dogs are healthy and happy members of a family. It’s not difficult to train your dog once you know how. Use the tips below to get started.
A new dog needs to feel safe and happy in their crate during training. At meal times always put their bowl of food inside the crate leaving the door open the whole time while they are eating. This will help him associate good things with his crate.
Crates should feel like a safe place to puppies. So, you should never use them as a way to discipline your dog. Dogs may need to be familiarized with the crate to feel comfortable and secure in it. There are many tricks that you can try to make it easier for both of you. If the dog doesn’t want to go inside the crate, put a rawhide bone in there and shut the door. The dog will smell the bone and want to go racing into the crate to eat it. Upon entering the crate, praise your puppy to make sure it knows it did a good job.
A healthy diet is important to the health and well-being of your dog. Feeding your dog bad food is very bad for several different reasons. It not only makes your dog unhealthy but can make him misbehave as well. A simple improvement to their diet will work wonders in how a dog feels, and make it much easier for them to have a clear mind during training.
Challenging though it may be, you can have a dog who is obedient, loving and healthy. You need to show him love, cater to his needs and train him properly. Keep the tips in this article in mind and you’ll have a great dog in no time.