If you have a puppy, you certainly know how frustrating and frantic the process is. Yet it is well worth it, especially since a trained dog is generally considered safer, more loyal and far more enjoyable to be around. Use positive reinforcement to train your puppy, and you will get some good results. Be patient and remain consistent to help your dog remember what you expect from it. Set aside time to train your dog daily. The time should be between 15 and 30 minutes; any longer and the dog will lose interest.

If you want a well-trained dog, you must be willing to offer generous and appropriate rewards. It’s very important to provide treats at the proper time. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.

TIP! 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.

Make sure that you use a gradual process when training your dog. Start out training for just a few minutes each day and work up to half an hour or so over time. Note how far into the training session your dog loses his attention span. That’s the time to quit.

Be sure to feed your dog healthy foods and treats. There are many reasons why bad diets are bad news for your pet. Without proper nutrition, your dog’s general health will suffer and there may also be direct effects on behavior. Improving your dog’s diet can make training him easier.

Keep your dog active. Almost all dogs have short attention spans. A dog without interest in what you’re doing is more difficult to train. Your dog needs proper exercise to function to his highest potential. Be sure to go for jogs or walks with your dog regularly.

TIP! Do not tie a dog up near another dog, or dogs. The leashes or chains can become intertwined, causing harm to one or more of the dogs.

To achieve the best results when housebreaking a pet, be aware of the food and water he consumes. Feed your puppy three times regularly each day. This schedule will let you figure out when to let your dog relieve himself, cutting back on your chances of incidents.

Right at the moment they do the behavior you are trying to reinforce, give the verbal command of approval. Using a positive word such as “yes” will fill the time between the performance of the desired behavior and the delivery of the reward.

Shock Collars

TIP! If you house train your puppy, keep in mind that everything that goes in is eventually coming back out. In an effort to create regularity in your puppy, feed specific meals at specific times daily.

Refrain from using shock collars and similar training devices. Most of the time these don’t function as they should and can cost quite a bit of money. Using shock collars can actually end up having a negative impact on your training. Generally, techniques such as these actually produce negative results.

When you meet an unfamiliar dog, you should go up to him slowly and allow him to sniff your hand. Dogs need to familiarize themselves with the smell before they can trust you. When the dog becomes familiar with your smell, he will not fear you and will respond to your commands easier.

Give your dog a regular elimination and feeding schedule, so you can house train them. Then you will be aware when your dog needs to go outside to use the bathroom. Conversely, this also teaches your dog that he may need to wait to go to the bathroom.

TIP! When you train your dog, you need to establish control. You must establish your dominance first and foremost, or your dog is unlikely to obey.

Try to incorporate play into your training sessions with your dog. By playing games with your dog, a strong bond will develop between the two of you, which helps the dog respond in a positive manner during training. Although puppy training can be fun, you don’t really want to spend all your time in training mode.

Primary Reinforcement

Primary reinforcement is good to use when training your dog. Primary reinforcement uses something that is inherent for the dog to love as a reward for good behavior. This can be a belly rub, a favorite toy or a tasty treat. Then your dog can learn the way to get what he wants.

TIP! Avoid costly training tools such as shock collars. They almost never work as advertised and they are expensive to boot.

A training program that pushes the limits of a dog’s attention and endurance is not likely to produce good results. Brief, simple, positive training sessions are well-suited to the limited supply of energy and attention a pup has to work with. If training sessions are too long, the puppy won’t remember the specifics of the training session, just that is was grueling and exhausting. This will make it harder to train him next time.

In order to encourage good behavior during training, praise is critical. Give treats, smile, and get excited so your dog will associate good behavior with a positive result. Avoid rewarding improper behavior since the dog will relate this to positive reinforcement too.

It is possible to teach your pup to wait to eliminate, if you are consistent in your training. When you are at home, spend time with your dog and take him outside every hour. If he does go to the toilet outside, praise him. Never scold your dog for going in the house. He does not know better, and shouting at him will only make things worse. Give your dog time outside a quarter of an hour after he drinks or eats anything, in addition to the first moment he comes out from his crate.

TIP! Take caution when near an unfamiliar dog and offer them a chance to sniff your hands. This helps the dog become familiar with your scent and engenders trust.

Applying these tips will make training your dog easier for you. Doing this makes your neighborhood, home, and dog safer. These tips will make all aspects of training your dog a little faster and more beginner-friendly, particularly when they are applied patiently and consistently.

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