Shelters are filled with dogs that didn’t live up to owners’ expectations. A well trained dog can become a happy, healthy, and well adjusted member of the family. The process of turning a dog who is not obedient to one who is can be hard; however, if you are willing to take some time and utilize some helpful advice, you can do it. Continue reading.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. Do not waste time ranting about how bad your dog is. Say no and give them a command to do the right thing. Your tone should be stern to let them know you are serious.
When it comes to training Fido, time is of the essence. The goal is to avoid overdoing it while ensuring that you are devoting enough attention to the animal. Start by having a shorter training session and add a little more time daily. Once your dog is distracted, it is time for a break.
Buy chew toys so that your puppy can deal with painful teething. Offer your puppy a variety of acceptable items to chew on. Teething pain can be soothed by a washcloth that has been soaked in water and frozen.
A dog has an inquiring mind and will look at one thing for quite a while until its attention is broken. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
When house training a dog, keep in mind that whatever they take in, they must eventually eliminate. Make sure that you feed your dog at least three times per day with good food. This way, you will have a good idea of when your pup needs to go out, so that there is less of a chance that an accident will occur.
Training your dog starts with patience. This will keep you and your pupy from becoming frustrated or angry. Bear in mind that your dog wants nothing more than to please you; however, your language is somewhat confusing to him.
As previously stated, the idea of having good dog is not farfetched. It’s your job to train them to get them to that state. Follow the steps listed above and your dog will become, and remain, an important part of your family.