Many dogs are placed in shelters since they didn’t behave the way their owners wanted. Often, this can be avoided. A dog that is trained well will be a happy dog and a good member of your family. It need not be difficult to transform your dog into a dog that meets that description; all you have to do is follow some simple steps and put in a bit of time.
Establish feeding habits for your dog. Training your pet to expect when to get food will teach him a feeding schedule in which he could adhere to. Your dog will eat their food in the time that you have alloted.
Use control when rewarding good behavior during dog training. When the dog correctly follows your commands, you can certainly give a reward. Don’t get too excited, though, as your excitement may cause them to break their concentration. You should stay calm and then give the reward.
Make sure your dog is eating a healthy diet. The effects a bad diet has on your dog extend further than you might think. A poor diet can affect their behavior as well as their health. Simply enhancing a dog’s diet can make a big difference in its receptiveness to training.
A number of repetitions will be necessary before your dog will be able to master a new command. You may need to repeat the command more than 20 or 30 times. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
Your dog needs to be up to date on his training. This will help to make them more obedient. Too many owners tend to be under the impression that once they have trained their dog, that’s the end of it. But pets and humans actually share the same types of habit learning systems; if they don’t practice they will forget! Your dog must follow the rule system strictly.
Every day, try to allow your pet to have an hour or so of exercise. This is on top of regular training lessons and restroom breaks. A dog that is physically active and has the chance to exercise regularly is more capable of learning during training sessions. Dogs that exercise are happier and more responsive.
Keep a spray bottle handy to deter your dog when it tries to bite people or things. This will help your dog understand that certain behaviors will not be tolerated. Eventually, your furry companion will quit these annoying traits, and you can enjoy your time with them more often without having to worry about them biting.
As it was stated previously, having a well-behaved and happy dog in your family is very possible. Making sure to train your dog, show it lots of love and care, and remember that his or her happiness is important. Abide by the advice above and you are on your way to owning a happy pet.