Dogs are just like programmable remote controls. You just need to instill these commands into them like a remote. Dogs are inborn to learn training, but need the help of their owner.
Teething Pain
In an effort to alleviate your puppy’s teething pain, give him plenty of chew toys. You also need to try to have other items he might chew on out of his reach. Replace the item immediately with one of the dog’s own chew toys. Teething pain can be soothed by a washcloth that has been soaked in water and frozen.
Crate training requires extreme consistency. When the dog is let out of the crate, it is necessary to give him a chance to relive himself right away. Doing so helps him learn when it is okay to go to the bathroom.
It may take several times for your dog to learn new commands. 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.
Avoid reinforcing negative behavior. This means you must not reward your dog with attention or treats for doing something you don’t want it to do. For example, don’t rub your dog’s head when they jump up at you and when you come in the door if you don’t want them to jump.
Pay attention to how much time you spend training in one session. Dogs can quickly lose focus when you prolong activities. Do not spend more than 10 minutes on each session.
Primary Reinforcement
Primary reinforcement is something that you can implement in your training sessions. Primary reinforcement uses the things that your dog loves as rewards for positive behavior. Some common reinforcements include your dog’s favorite treat or a belly rub. When he likes the outcome, he’ll be more likely to follow your commands.
The first thing you should do when training a puppy is teach him to understand his name. You will want to use his name quite frequently, so he learns it and will come to you when you use it. Your dog should learn these items before any others as they’re the most important. By setting aside some special time for you and your puppy, you will give him the opportunity to get to know you, as well as trust you. Once your puppy trusts you, it will be easier to train him.
It’s important to remember that all of the things you do with your dog are building its behavior and personality. It is essential to know this because you might inadvertently undo desired behaviors by teasing or engaging your dog in horseplay. Do your best to lead your dog in a positive direction.
Your dog can, and should, find the training experience to be a positive one. Keep in mind that your dog does not have an attention span that goes beyond fifteen minutes. The rewards offered to your dog need to be plentiful (especially at first) and varied. Be sure to praise your dog when he does a good job. When the dog enjoys their training, they will listen better.
Older Dog
Keep in mind the limitations of an older dog. Older dogs won’t be trained perfectly. They’ll always have some quirks that need to be embraced. Keep in mind that adopting old dogs may mean you adopt dogs that are set in their behaviors. Although you may be able to teach an older dog new habits, there may be some habits that cannot be changed.
Show your leader status while doing fetch training by having the dog return the ball. If you pick up balls your dog drops, he will think think he is in charge. Teaching the dog this way will make him understand what he must do with the ball.
Any type of introduction to unfamiliar animals needs to be attempted very slowly. Don’t adopt a new pet without considering the temperament of your current pet or pets. Ideally, your new pet’s personality should mesh well with those of your existing pets, which makes it likelier that they will bond.
Hopefully you now feel more capable to train your dog after reading this article. Dogs love to make their owners happy, and a happy owner is one with an obedient dog.