You need to have a well-trained dog if you hope to keep a clean home. Many people are completely unaware of how to give their dogs correct training. Start with this article, and you’ll figure it all out.
You can show your dog how to do tricks, get some treats. Firstly, have the dog lie down. Next, hold a treat near the floor on one side of his head, slowly bring the treat up and over the dogs head to the other side. They should follow that treat with their nose, which should cause them to roll over. While rolling, use your vocal command. Don’t get frustrated if it takes a few tries, once he learns this trick he’ll be the star of the dog park!
Patience is definitely a virtue when training your pet. Staying patient will help all parties to avoid frustration. Your dog wants to do what you ask him to, but you have to give him the commands in a way in which he understands what is expected.
Use primary reinforcement when training your dog. In this method the reward you use is something it is natural for your dog to want. You can use food or a nice belly rub as primary reinforcements. Then your dog can learn the way to get what he wants.
When training your dog, reinforce positive behaviors in a positive way. Your dog should be rewarded with both small treats and happy words. You should not strike your dog or scream at them. This doesn’t work well and only succeeds in teaching your dog that its master is out of control. Stay consistent and use positive reinforcement.
Consistency is the key to training. When others are involved in the training, everyone should be on the same page and use the same commands. When a dog only associates one word with each action, it is easier on him.
Breeds Require
As part of good training, you should learn if your dog’s breed requires special grooming. Some dog breeds require little to no grooming, while other breeds require meticulous grooming almost every week. Grooming is a good way to keep a clean, happy dog which can also provide health benefits.
By being consistent in your methods, it is possible to teach your dog to “hold it.” If at home, be sure to spend some time with him and bring him outside every 50 minutes. When he does use the bathroom outdoors, give him lots of praise. Never scold your dog for going in the house. He doesn’t know better yet and punishment would serve no purpose. Have the dog outside around 15 minutes post-meal or drink to ensure he can empty himself.
Does you dog eat an appropriate diet? Like kids, dogs can become inattentive, hyperactive, and bratty when they have an unhealthy diet. Your dog will have better and more consistent energy if you are feeding him a species-appropriate diet. Talk to your vet to learn the nutritional needs of your dog.
Teach your dog to learn ‘down’. This is an important command for your dog to know in social settings. A dog that understands the “down” command can lower to the ground immediately in a risky situation, so it’s perfect for safety reasons.
Your dog has to have a consistent set of rules in order to learn the difference between right and wrong. You will need help from everyone in the family to teach this. Any inconsistency by others in applying the rules you have trained your dog to follow will undo your hard work.
Training should be fun for your dog. Your dog will enjoy training sessions most and be able to pay attention well if lessons are short. Ten to fifteen minutes is a good guideline. Be sure to provide rewards often, and give different treats from time to time. Dogs get a kick of compliments and praise. When you make training fun for your dog, it will make listening in general fun for the dog too!
It is important to work on the recall of your dog. Your dog should come back to you regardless of the environment they’re in. Always reinforce this behavior and introduce it in all kinds of new environments. Recall could save your pet’s life, so be sure not to skip this type of training although it may be challenging and time-consuming.
Dogs will be dogs, so give your dog outlets to work out his canine behaviors. Dogs need a healthy diet too, along with a place to get exercise and lots of stimulation.
This information has given you a much better understanding of dog training in the home. Be sure to use consistent, reasonable strategies in order to have a well-trained and well behaved dog.