To have a happy life with your dog, you need to make sure that it is properly trained. You both understand what is expected out of each other. You won’t have to worry much about doing public outings or letting him stay home alone after he is trained. Although it may not be easy, the time you devote to teaching your dog manners, tricks, and the proper way to do things will be well spent.
If you plan on using a crate as part of your puppy’s training routine, introduce the apparatus and its’ functions very gradually. Eventually they will become comfortable with the crate and you can then try to shut the door to the crate. When they allow the door to shut you can give them a treat through the wiring. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If the puppy becomes upset, you may be progressing too quickly.
It is essential to have the correct timing for your training sessions. Start out with a small training session and up the time every day. When the animal appears to lose interest, you will know which duration produces the best results per session.
Reinforce calm behavior upon your arrival. Play time needs to be a distinctive time you initiate. Try not to acknowledge your pet when you set foot into rooms, and this can imbue calm environments most of the time, since your dog will wait for you to start play time.
You need to give your dog some exercise every day. By allowing your dog ample play time, he will be more willing to pay attention during training time. Dogs that exercise are happier and more responsive.
Use the same command for the behavior you want him to demonstrate. Begin each command by using his name. This gets his attention, then you can follow through with the command. Usually, dogs quickly respond when you can their name and are aware you want to grab their attention.
Dogs need to be taught the right habits as soon as they are brought to your home. It makes it easier for the dog to learn the correct behavior first, than it is trying to make them unlearn old bad habits. If you do not want your pet to beg for food, you should never encourage it by feeding it table scraps.
Training your dog is essentially establishing relationship rules, and, like with people, enjoyment with each other will be so much more since the groundwork has been established. Don’t forget to continue providing reinforcement. Keep his memory crisp, and do not let any deviations from acceptable behavior slide through. Once your dog is trained properly, your dog can do so much more.