Are you inexperienced in training your dog? If so, you may not know the best approaches to take to make your training sessions the most productive. Training a dog is not that hard once you learn a few pointers. These are a few tips for starting out.
You should never tether two dogs in close proximity to one another. Their chains could get tangled up and as they struggle to get free; there is a good chance the dogs can get injured. Becoming wrapped up could also cause death if one of the dogs gets so tangled and wrapped up his airway closes.
Treats are necessary when teaching a dog fancy tricks like rolling over. The first step is a simple “lay” command. 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. Your dog is probably going to follow the treat in your hand with his nose, which means he will rollover his whole body. As he is rolling over say, “roll over” and praise them immediately when they do. Don’t get frustrated if it takes a few tries, once he learns this trick he’ll be the star of the dog park!
Make sure you are having fun when you are training your dog each day. When you play with your dog, you help make a stranger bond between the two of you. In return, he becomes more receptive to being trained. While training can be considered fun, be prepared to spend some time just playing as well.
Training is a lifetime endeavor. Training should not stop because he is not a puppy anymore. You have to train your dog to keep up the good work so it never reverts to bad habits.
Changing your vocal tone depending on what you want to communicate will help train your dog. Giving a command or correcting a negative behavior requires an authoritative tone, while praise can be softer. Stand firm and be sharp when using commands. Use louder tones for corrections, and use your natural tone when giving praise.
As the tips above show, your dog training will really pay off when your dog is behaving the way that you would like. These tips have turned you from a puppy novice into a mature dog owner.