Most of the time, even a misbehaving dog can be effectively trained. A well-trained pooch can be a welcome addition to any family. If you can spend some time and follow instructions, you can easily train your dog.
Rewards are essential to effective training. Giving your dog treats at the right time and in the right amount is important. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.
Multiple repetitions will be necessary for a dog to learn new commands. It’s very likely to take many repetitions of one command in order for your pup to fully understand it. Try to maintain as much patience as possible, for the sake of your dog.
When starting to train a dog, make verbal cues that let the animal know the exact time when they correctly carry out a command. One good word can act as an appreciated segue from the good behavior to the ultimate reward.
Early on, always have a tasty treat on hand to immediately reward your dog for responding to a command. Your dog should realize why you are happy with him. This will teach your dog what behavior is correct and expected.
Be cognitive of the duration of time you and your dog devote to training sessions. Spending too much time just on one aspect of training will bore your dog and waste your efforts. Early on, your training sessions should be limited to less than 10 minutes.
Make a point to enjoy your time with your dog while you are training. The dog will respond more positively to training if you create a better bond between you and them. Training can be pretty fun, but make sure you get plenty of non-training play in too.
Do not drag out your training sessions for too long. Dogs can’t concentrate for long periods of time, so long training sessions are pointless. If more training is desired, work in some break times so your dog can play before continuing with training.
When toilet training your dog, try to avoid accidents! Learn to read your dog and anticipate his needs. It’s common for them to snuffle, wise and pace when they have to go. Don’t delay if you see your dog needs to go out. Get his leash so you can take him to the designated potty area. Good toilet behavior is worthy of praise. Soon, your dog will signal you when he needs to go outside.
Firm, direct commands are the best approach to take when training your dog. You should not be yelling at your dog all the time. Be strict only when your dog disobeys or adopts an attitude you do not approve of. This develops a strong relationship with your dog.
You need to be very consistent when training your dog. When you have a whole family in the house, they should all use the same training techniques. If everyone involved uses the same commands, your dog will learn more quickly and easily.
Alter your tone when speaking to your dog during your training. Each type of command should use a different type of tone. You should use a firm tone of voice for your commands, a loud tone for your scoldings, and a natural, pleasant tone for your praise.
As has been proven in this piece, having a dog that is well-behaved, healthy and happy is not an impossibility. It’s important to pay attention to your dog and their needs. The provided steps can help you do this and give you a lovable dog that you will be proud to have.