No dog should ever end up in a shelter because of bad behavior! The truth is that a bad owner who didn’t train them is to blame. Properly trained dogs have the potential to be charming, happy and loving parts of any family. It doesn’t have to be hard to train your dog, you will see that if you spend a little time it can be easy.
The key to successful crate training with a new canine is making sure they understand that it is their home. You should put their food in the crate when they eat, but leave the door open. They will think of their crate as a happy place.
Whenever you’re rewarding your dog for good behavior, make sure you stay calm and in control. When the dog correctly follows your commands, you can certainly give a reward. Although you are certainly excited about your dog’s accomplishment, showcasing lots of excitement on your end can cause your dog to become too excited, which causes you to lose control. Remain calm, expect them to be calm, and then award them when appropriate.
Your dog’s diet should be healthy and balanced. A poor diet is bad for your dog on several levels. Without proper nutrition, your dog’s general health will suffer and there may also be direct effects on behavior. Simply improving their diet may have a bigger impact on how they respond to training.
A dog has an inquiring mind and will look at one thing for quite a while until its attention is broken. After you repeat these cues enough, your dog will learn to focus on you, primarily, as he or she waits for signals.
Keep treats on hand to reward your pet for doing good. Start by commanding the animal to lie down. The next step is to hold a treat close to the floor by the dog’s head then continue to move the treat over his head until you reach the other side. He should follow the treat with his nose, causing him to roll his whole body over. When he rolls over, you should say “roll over,” and repeat the process until the command is all he needs to do so. Do not get mad if it takes several tries. Once they learn this particular trick, they will be popular at the dog park!
It’s not impossible to have a dog that is healthy and happy. It is important to train your dog and give him lots of attention and love. Properly training your dog will really make life easier on your both.