There are lots of benefits to dog training. A well-trained dog leads to a happier pooch and a less stressed owner. This article helps get you started with positive canine training. You and your dog will both enjoy this time.
When trying to train your dog, avoid accidentally reinforcing negative behaviors. Don’t ever reward a dog that is behaving badly. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.
As you train the dog, patience is essential. You will not get frustrated or mad and neither will your pet. Understand that your dog actually wants to please you, however he/she can be confused with what it is you want them to do.
The first thing you should teach your dog is to “leave it.” This commands the dog to drop whatever is in its mouth. It ensures they don’t eat food they shouldn’t, chew on items not intended to be chewed on or even pick up dangerous or poisonous items in their mouth.
If your canine jumps on top of you, gently grab their paws and squeeze them; this will tell them that they cannot jump. Although it may be uncomfortable, it does not hurt them when done lightly. After a while, they’ll stop jumping due to this uncomfortable feeling.
If you are going to be doing any training you need to know how to enforce the rules. This technique uses things that your dog loves as rewards. You can use food or a nice belly rub as primary reinforcements. Then your dog can learn the way to get what he wants.
Does your dog have a problem with biting furniture or even other people? If so, then spray them with a mist of water. Then your dog learns some things aren’t ok. Before long, your dog will no longer display these behaviors, and will be obedient and playful.
Consistency makes it easier to teach your dog how to control himself. Be sure to take your puppy out for scheduled, hourly potty breaks when you’re home. Praise him immediately as soon as he goes to the bathroom outside. Don’t yell at your dog for an indoor accident. Your dog doesn’t come out of the womb potty-trained, and it takes time to learn. Yelling or punishing is not helpful. Let the dog outside roughly 15 minutes following food or drink, and also each time he emerges from the crate.
It is important that your dog return to you on command. Regardless of what is happening, your dog must learn to come back to you when he is called. Always reinforce this behavior and introduce it in all kinds of new environments. Recall is hard, but it can also be life-saving.
You can ensure that your dog stays up-to-date with what you’ve taught him by providing a challenge at regular intervals. Give him “quizzes” to make sure he still knows his stuff, even if you both know he does.
If you’re house training a dog, try using a crate. It is important to put your dog out on a regular schedule for the crate method to work. With some time and training, a dog who has been crate trained will take his business where it belongs.
Learn your dog’s signals to help prevent accidents inside. Sometimes, a pattern will develop that you will want to get rid of. If you can learn this specific pattern, then you can immediately allow your dog to go out. Doing this will cause your dog to act more appropriately. Learning these patterns are optimal towards understanding your dog’s tendencies.
If you’re trying to train a dog yourself, make use of the many resources available to you such as books, magazines and online forums. Get ideas from people who have the same breed of dog as you. Use what you find out to tailor your training routine for your dog.
Training your dog is very beneficial for you and the pet. Applying the guidance in this piece can actually make dog training fun. The outcome will be positive for both you and your dog.