Puppies are truly heart-stealing little beasts! Whether you are already an owner or thinking about getting a pup, congrats! You will have a better relationship with your dog if he is trained properly. Your pet will know what is expected, and you will have confidence in them – whether you are at home or not. Continue reading to find out how to have a satisfying relationship with your pet.
Looks at it from your dog’s point-of-view. Sometimes a dog will be a slow learner, and this can be frustrating. Don’t give up! Think how they think instead. This could help you overcome training hurdles.
Your dog needs to learn good feeding habits, and this is best accomplished with a clear routine. Feed your dog at the same time everyday and giving your dog fifteen minutes to eat will help your dog remember when it is time to eat. Before long, your dog will complete its meal before the time comes for you to take the dish away.
Be careful of disrupting your training time with rewards. If your dog follows a training command properly, then it is acceptable to reward the behavior to a calm animal. Though you might be satisfied with this type of accomplishment, excitement may lead to your pet having diminished control over the situation. Be calm, expect calm, then reward appropriately.
Let any dog you approach sniff your hand first so he can smell you. This allows the dog to get used to your scent and makes him much more likely to trust you. When the dog knows your scent, he is better able to trust you and follow given commands.
Practice patience when you are training your dog. Patience is the best way to keep your dog from becoming confused and for you to remain calm. Your dog’s goal is to make you happy, but since he does not speak like a human does, it is harder for him to communicate.
Avoid saying ‘no’ during training your dog. While training your pet, you need to give them a lot of positive praise and strokes. Saying ‘no’ is not a good command, and the dog won’t know how to react. There is a difference in all dogs and training should be customized.
To make sure your dog’s behavior stays good, you should continue training him throughout its life. Even though your dog is an adult, it must keep learning. By continually reinforcing desired behaviors, your dog will continue to behave appropriately.
A squirt of water in your dog’s face can discourage biting and scratching behaviors. A quick spritz instantly deters your dog from the undesirable behavior. Before you know it, your dog will cease the biting behavior and just be playful.
Although it’s sometimes difficult to be patient with your dog, it’s important that you try to be as patient as possible. Your dog doesn’t understand English and he is not a person. They can understand your tone and physical gestures, however they cannot understand why you are upset. Stay calm and take breaks during training to ensure it stays positive.
Keep your dog challenged regularly. Throw “pop quizzes” occasionally to be sure he is not getting out of practice.
For every time that you say your dog’s name when correcting behavior, you should say his name several other times using a more positive tone. Your pet should be aware that his name is a good thing. You don’t want your pet to be scared to walk to you whenever you call his name.
Be consistent when training a canine. Have a strict list of command words that you always use, and make sure that anybody that associates with your dog knows the command words as well. Discuss with family members what methods to employ in encouraging good behavior by your dog. 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.
If your dog is barking too much try to find out why they are doing it. Once you understand what triggers the barking, you’ll know how to stop it. For instance, if visitors cause your dog to bark incessantly, have visitors more often so that your dog becomes accustomed to their presence.
Consistency is king when it comes to puppy training. You have to use the same words, tone of voice, reward system and do your training in the environment in which the commands will be given normally to ensure the dog picks up what you’re trying to teach it.
It is hoped that these tips will help you and your pet enjoy a trusting relationship. Use the information for your specific circumstances. If you are not already attached to your dog, you soon will be. Training is necessary for a good dog. Your pet will love you for the hard work you put in. Best of luck to your and your beloved dog — or dogs.