Dogs bring love and joy into our homes. Puppies require a lot of time and work. There is tons of training that must be done. Apply these ideas consistently, and you can have a perfectly trained dog.
Ask yourself how your dog is seeing things. You can easily become frustrated with your pet if they do not learn the basics quickly or not at all. Don’t give up- think like your dog! Looking at the world through their eyes could give you new insights about training them.
Don’t waste your money on cruel, ineffective gadgets such as shock collars. They might not work like they say they do and they cost too much. Also, using devices such as shock collars can restrain your dog while discouraging good behavior. Usually if you do this your dog will respond in the wrong way.
Use an even tone when commanding your dogs. Your tone conveys seriousness to the dog and the fact that they must obey you. Additionally, it distances discipline commands from normal commands.
Begin your dog training session with something that your dog will be able to learn easily. You will remain motivated if you can train it successfully right away, and your dog will get used to obeying you. Your training will become more productive.
When your dog does something unacceptable, make sure that it becomes known. It is uncomfortable to them when you squeeze gently, and they learn not to repeat the behavior. Since it is so uncomfortable, they’ll avoid jumping on people.
Be consistent when training your dog. If there are several family members involved in training a dog, ensure each person uses the same techniques and commands. The dog will learn more easily if he learns a single set of commands and if he knows what response will be received for his behavior.
You will be doing more harm that good if you over train your puppy. Puppies have short attention spans, therefore keep your sessions short and provide ample amounts of praise. If you do too much the puppy will just forget what you have taught him, and remember it in a negative way, it will be harder to help him in the end.
A key part of puppy training is to start early. It makes it easier for the dog to learn the correct behavior first, than it is trying to make them unlearn old bad habits. Don’t give the dog food from the table if you don’t want him to beg for food later.
Do not fatten your dog by being mindful of just how many treats he gets in one day. Many people do not factor in treats when they are tabulating a pet’s diet, but they do add up, particularly while you are training.
Now that you understand how to deal with your puppy, the time has come to apply the above tips. Keep your patience high and your love flowing to a well-behaved dog. Some of the advice may be a challenge, but it will be worth it.