Perhaps you are starting to wonder why you wanted a dog in the first place after a few incidents. You can tackle these behavior issues and train your dog to behave.
The first rule to remember when you begin to house train your puppy is that what you feed them will eventually come out the other end. In order to foster routine toilet habits, give your dog good food between 2 and 3 times daily on a firm schedule. If you know when the puppy eats, you will be able to better predict when to take him out. This means fewer accidents!
To have success in dog training, you need to be able to control it with commands. Your dog will not respect or obey you, unless you let him know that you are the boss. When walking with your dog, always walk first, never let your dog lead, as this is the leadership position.
When training, find a verbal clue your pet can understand so they will know exactly when to do as you say. A word like “yes” can be an effective bridge between the time that the dog exhibits the behavior and the time that they receive the reward.
When giving a command to your dog, you should always use the exact same kind of voice and the same volume. Using a even, official tone will let your dog know you are serious. Your dog needs to understand that there is a difference between the tone you use to discipline your dog from the tone you use to give an order.
Ensure that your dog gets 60 minutes of daily exercise on top of routine potty breaks or training periods. Keeping a dog healthy with exercise allows for more efficient training sessions in the future. A dog who has received plenty of exercise is happier and more responsive.
Wearing out a puppy with too much training and information, will be extremely counterproductive. Puppies can’t pay attention for too long and are not very good at focusing on something for long periods of time, so limit the duration of training sessions. If you do too much the puppy will just forget what you have taught him, and remember it in a negative way, it will be harder to help him in the end.
Training your dog can be challenging, but never give up. Your canine will need to constantly be reinforced, or what you teach them can be forgotten. Your dog requires food, shelter, companionship, and instruction from you every day, throughout your relationship.
Is your dog getting its ideal diet? If your dog is not eating the right kind of diet, they might become inattentive, hyperactive or even sick. There are specialty foods available for individual dog breeds. You can try one of these if your dog’s energy seems low. Talk to your vet to learn the nutritional needs of your dog.
Ensure that your dog knows the rules to follow, and be consistent; this will teach it right from wrong. You have to have consistent boundaries from everyone in contact with the animal. It confuses the dog and sabotages your efforts.
If your dog is barking too much try to find out why they are doing it. Once you understand what triggers the barking, you’ll know how to stop it. Your dog might be barking at other dogs or people when they come to the door.
Most owners are amazed at how easy it is to incorporate basic canine training into their life and how quickly they start to notice results. So if the relationship with your dog is not as good as it should be, try a few of these suggestions.
