People of all ages love the companionship of a pet, and dogs are by far one of the most popular choices. Young animals like puppies are known for being mischievous and sometimes destructive. This article will give you suggestions on how to properly train your puppy.

When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. First, put them inside with the door still open. When they get used to that, close the gate and give them a treat they like. Begin by leaving the dog in the crate for about ten seconds, then increase that time by small increments. If they become upset, you are moving too fast.

TIP! Try to think like your dog. Sometimes a dog will be a slow learner, and this can be frustrating.

Do not tie up your dogs too closely. The dogs chains could get tangled up and cause harm to the dogs as they struggle to get free. A larger dog could cause a tangle so bad that the smaller dog could be choked by the leash.

Be patient when teaching your dog, it will take some time. It may take as many as fifty repetitions before your dog learns the command. Continue repeating the same command with patience, and eventually your dog will learn it.

Training your dog to start rolling over is easy, but be sure to have some treats. First, have the dog lay down. Then, hold the treat over your dog’s head and swipe it above and around his head, causing him to roll over. He’ll follow your hand and roll over completely. Say “roll over” as he performs the action so that he’ll learn the command. It will probably take multiple attempts, but you will be the talk of the town when the trick is learned.

Primary Reinforcement

Primary reinforcement is the method commonly used to train dogs. Primary reinforcement uses the things that your dog loves as rewards for positive behavior. Rewards can be rubbing a dog’s belly or giving it a treat. By doing this method of training, your dog will learn that in order to get what they want, they must do what you want.

Identify what exactly it is that your dog is always barking at to help curb the behavior. It may be a noise, or seeing other animals or people. They’ll learn quickly barking isn’t their best option.

TIP! You should not tie up multiple dogs where they can reach each other, no matter how friendly they are. Doing so could cause injuries to the dogs if they become entangled in the chains and attempt to free themselves.

To prevent barking, teach your dog simple methods to quit them. When he barks, show him his favorite treat, and repeat the command. “Quiet” works well. Give them a treat. Once you have diligently used this training method, your dog starts to link the tasty treat with the desired behavior and its corresponding command.

Consistently train your dog. If there is more than one person training your dog, you need to make sure all the members of your household are using the same rewards and commands. Use the same phrases and commands in every training session with your dog to avoid confusion.

Use the dog’s name as much as you can to make sure it pays attention. Use it often in the early days of training, so your pup learns that he should pay attention to you when you call his name. Pick a name that is distinguished and no longer than two syllables.

TIP! Keep treats on hand to reward your pet for doing good. You can have your dog sit or roll over.

To train young dogs to walk with a leash, you must first have the dog wear a collar during playtime. Leashes are important for control and identification if you lose your pet.

To prevent the dog from biting people or furniture or otherwise causing damage, use a water bottle to spray him. This will show the pooch that there are consequences to these actions. Afterwards your dog won’t do these things anymore.

Dogs will be dogs, so give your dog outlets to work out his canine behaviors. A good diet and plenty of exercise are crucial to keeping any dog healthy and happy.

TIP! Practice patience when you are training your dog. This will make it less likely that you or your dog will become frustrated or upset with the process of training.

Your wanting to keep a clean house and your “puppy-love” shouldn’t conflict. Having a rambunctious or destructive canine can make having a nice home difficult, but you can train them to make it easier. Apply this advice to create a more peaceable existence with your precious dog.

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