Are you not sure how to start training your dog? Does your dog exhibit certain behaviors you do not like? This article may be the ticket! Keep reading to learn how to really create a best friend.
Choose a crate that corresponds to the size of your dog to facilitate its training. Keep in mind, puppies do not stay small forever. You must be able to accommodate the growth your puppy will experience as he ages. A larger crate allows for continued comfort and happiness. The dog will need sufficient room to rest and turn around without feeling cramped.
Every time you speak a command, it should be with the same tone and loudness level. Your dog will learn to recognize your tone and know they should obey. It is important that your dog be able to distinguish between a command and a reprimand.
Be sure to keep your treats close by when you’re training your dog. You want them to know they did the right thing. By rewarding your dog after it does something you want, it will realize that it’s doing a good thing. Therefore, it will be more likely to continue this good behavior.
You have to train your dog not to bark when you don’t want them to. When he barks, show him his favorite treat, and repeat the command. “Quiet” works well. Once your dog has stopped barking, you can award it with a treat. If you do this long enough, it will surely be able to associate having treats to it being quiet.
When house training your new puppy, accidents are likely to happen from time to time. Any accidents should be cleaned up as soon as possible to help with the training efforts. If your carpet begins to smell like urine and feces, your puppy will believe that it is the right place to potty and return to it again and again. There are a variety of products that will help you remove the odor; check with the local pet store or department store.
It’s important to know if your breed of dog will require special grooming. Some breeds of dogs need little or no grooming, whereas other breeds need meticulous grooming weekly. A groomed dog is happier, cleaner, and healthier.
Don’t wait any longer, get started on training your dog! Use these tips as soon as possible to teach your dog how to behave. Dogs want to please their owners. They need firm guidance, though. Go ahead and give it a whirl.
