Just like a remote that has yet to be programmed, a dog needs training. The animal and the device are fully capable of producing the desired results, yet something more is needed to take advantage of those functions. If you follow the tips in this article, you can easily train a dog.
Spoken directions should be made using a simple, concise and forceful tone. Do not drag on in a rant to your dog about how bad they are. Just say “no” and show them what to do instead. Pitch your voice in such a way that your dog will recognize your vocalizations as commands.
Reward good behavior during training with control. You and the dog should both remain calm. While you might be pleased, acting too excited may cause the dog to get agitated, lessening your control. Maintain a calm atmosphere and provide an appropriate reward.
Chew Toys
Buy chew toys so that your puppy can deal with painful teething. The right chew toys should be given to the pup immediately. If teething is causing your dog a great of pain, give him a frozen washcloth to chew on and relieve the pain.
Do not tie a couple of dogs closely together. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. If one dog happens to be much larger than the other, the small dog could get tangled to the point that it could choke to death.
When trying to train your dog, avoid accidentally reinforcing negative behaviors. This means you must not reward your dog with attention or treats for doing something you don’t want it to do. You should not pet your dog when it jumps on you or acknowledge its barking.
As the dog gets better at training, you can let it have more freedom. You will find your dog to be more obedient and your dog will be happier. Like most things, too much freedom can be counterproductive, so exercise caution with certain liberties.
Training Sessions
Keep training sessions short. Dogs can’t concentrate for long periods of time, so long training sessions are pointless. If you want a long session, make sure that your dog has a break in between.
The first step in your puppy training would be to teach him his name. This will create a nice bond between the two of you. Always refer to your dog by his name, and begin teaching him to come anytime it is called. Usually this simple command “come” and their name, are what they learn first. Spend as much time as possible with your dog, so you can bond and he’ll learn you’re his master. This will help them become more receptive to harder training later.
Over-training your puppy will expose it to too much at once, rendering the training less effective. Keep your training sessions short and sweet, this will help your puppy be more focused. If your training sessions stress your puppy, he will grow increasingly less attentive in future sessions.
Your dog’s grooming needs are a key part of training. Some breeds require a lot more grooming than others, sometimes on a weekly basis. A happy dog is a clean dog, so to train him, he must be groomed.
Keep your training sessions short so your dog retains what they have learned. You should use at most 15 minutes for training. Any longer and the dog will become frustrated and will not respond correctly. Once your session is completed, give your dog some time to play and praise him for the session he completed.
Give challenges to your dog on a regular basis. Quiz him on what he knows, even if you know he’s still got it.
Make sure you are not giving your dog the wrong signals when he behaves badly. If you’re acting amused while your pet is behaving badly, he may think his behavior is good. Sending these mixed signals will undo some of the time that you have already invested in training, making things even harder on you. It doesn’t matter just how cute your dog may be whenever he is misbehaving. You have to remain firm and correct his bad behaviors.
Crate Training
Crate training is an effective way to house train a dog. Be sure to let your dog out regularly and on a consistent schedule to make crate training effective. With some time and training, a dog who has been crate trained will take his business where it belongs.
Make sure that your dog goes for his or her check-up when the time comes. It it seems like your dog is struggling or regressing with certain parts of training, make sure that your dog has good health. You might see that they are must sick or in pain. A change in behavior may be your best clue to an underlying health issue. For instance, aggression could be a mask for pain.
When training your dog against improper chewing, be sure to set them up for success. Furthermore, a dog that chews inappropriately needs to be kept away from danger. Any objects which your dog could choke on or become entangled in should be kept out of reach.
Try to research your animal behavioral specialist before you begin working with them. Professional dog trainers have different methods of training, so you need to be sure that you are both in agreement as to which method is suitable for your dog.
Remember that more difficult behaviors should be approached in steps. For example, you might want to train your dog to retrieve the newspaper every morning. First, he needs to learn to hold an object. Then the dog needs to begin learning to go for the object when given the name as a command. Then, he needs to be taught to pick up the object. Finally, your dog should learn to bring an object to you on command. If the behavior is broken down into steps, the dog will more easily understand what is expected of him.
Once you can bring out a dog’s ability to be trained, it is just a matter of consistently practicing the techniques. The dog enjoys pleasing its owner in the same way the owner enjoys seeing the dog respond to the training they’re administering.