Your dog is a member of the family, and there will be times that you are hung up on good ways to train him. There is a ton of advice below which you can utilize to craft the best training strategy. Education is a great start, so learning how to train leads you to knowing how to train.
Specific feeding habits should be established for your dog. If your dog has a schedule for his feeding, he will learn when to expect his meals. Shortly, the dog will start finishing their food well before you plan to take the dish away.
Your dog should always give you its attention when asked. Eventually, you will be able to ensure that your dog is more focused on you and your commands than other distractions.
It is important to get your dog trained to walk nicely on his leash. This is important for both the dog’s safety, and your own.
To keep your dog from barking, teach them to obey to a simple order that will make them quiet. For instance, whenever your dog is barking, hold a treat in front of them and continue to repeat “be quiet” until they quit barking. Then, you can treat them. If you continue to repeat this, the dog will figure out that it gets a treat if it is quiet when you say so.
Be certain to maintain consistency in training. If the whole family is involved in the training, everyone should be on the same page as far as commands, discipline and rewards are concerned. If everyone involved uses the same commands, your dog will learn more quickly and easily.
When you are training your dog with a leash, try to ensure that the leash is loose. Dogs like to sniff far and wide when going for a walk, and a too-tight leash will cause them strain. Since they will be so eager, they may try to pull too hard, straining the leash. Be sure to train your dog to walk on a slack leash right along with you.
The first step in leash training your new puppy is by putting a collar on him while you play with him. It is important that your pup gets used to wearing the collar so that it can use a leash correctly and so that it has proper ID tags in case it gets lost.
Praise your dog often so that they look forward to training sessions. Give treats, smile, and get excited so your dog will associate good behavior with a positive result. Do not reward your dog after bad behavior, it will get confused.
When training your dog, stay mindful of the particular grooming needs of whatever specific breed your dog is. Certain breeds do not need much grooming, whereas others requires detailed, regular grooming. Grooming is a good way to keep a clean, happy dog which can also provide health benefits.
Start your training by teaching the “down” command to your dog. You can build from this command, or just have it handy in emergencies. The “down” command is excellent to use when your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Training should be disciplined but also fun for the dog. Training sessions need only be 10 to 15 minutes, so the dog reaps the benefits within his attention span. When you give your dog rewards, make sure they are varied and as often as needed. Praise your dog often when he does well and show a lot of love. The more enjoyable training is for your dog, the more he will look forward to it!
Patience can be hard, but it is necessary with puppy training. Remember that your dog doesn’t speak your language or really know what you’re saying most of the time. They just pick up on body language and tone without understanding why you might be acting that way. Take a breath and relax if you feel your frustration starting to creep up.
Successful dog training starts with acquiring great knowledge. These tips will turn you into a more attentive and happier dog owner. Small tips equal large progress.
