Anyone new to dog training may find the prospect of it to be overwhelming and even somewhat intimidating. You can have information overload when you think of all the resources you have at your disposal. Below, you will find some suggestions on getting started with canine training.
Try to see things from your dog’s perspective. Sometimes, training will get frustrating, but you will need to have patience. Understand your dogs position, to reduce any tension that you may have towards them. Contemplating the world from their perspective may help you adjust your tactics.
Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. When dogs have nothing to do, they can get bored. Dogs that are bored are not easy to train. Keeping your dog exercised and happy will help them pay attention more due to releasing all excess energy that often distracts them from your commands. Regularly take a walk or run with your dog.
As you start training your dog, establish verbal cues that let your dog understand when they have performed something correctly. Words like “yes” could be an effective way of communicating to your dog that he has done something you are pleased about.
Don’t bother with shock collars. These devices are expensive and do not always work as well as you would expect them to. They aren’t engaging in positive reinforcement either. Using these techniques can have poor results.
If you encounter a dog with whom you are not acquainted, you should do so slowly and with the back of a hand outstretched. This gives the dog the opportunity to recognize your scent and start to trust you. As the dog begins to trust you, he will more likely follow your commands.
For a dog to become house trained you should always have them on the same feeding schedule everyday, so their elimination time is always the same. This makes it clear to your dog that he has to go outside and poop now, instead of stinking up your carpet. This will also teach your dog “hold it” until her next trip outside.
Keep your sessions short to accommodate a short attention span. Dogs can only handle a short amount of training at a time, so don’t overdo it. Keep the lessons down to about 10 minutes or so.
Whenever the dog jumps upon you, grab its paws and give them a soft squeeze so they know it is not okay to jump on humans. As long as you gently squeeze their paws, you won’t cause harm to your dog. Instead, you’ll just give them an comfortable feeling. This will help them to stop this action immediately.
Hopefully, the tips you have read here have offered you some helpful ideas. You will realize more success and train a happier dog by keeping these ideas handy when training your pet.