You should be overjoyed if you get a new puppy. Unfortunately, a few weeks later you’ll be wondering what you just got yourself into. This is the time to discover ways on how you can effectively train your dog.
Focus on the positive
Some owners regret getting a dog every time they have to clean up their messy house. When your dog is properly trained, it’s much easier to rekindle the joys of your relationship. In this article we will review some tricks of the trade for training your new best friends.
There are many ways to make crate training more comfortable and successful for your new puppy or dog. Place a treat inside the crate and shut its gate in front of your dog. They’ll know the bone is in there and will want to go inside and get it. Give your dog some praise when he gets inside, so that he further associates being in the crate with good behavior.
Be sure to feed your pup well
Ensure that your dog eats well. If the dog’s diet is poor, it is not good for their health. It not only makes your dog unhealthy but can make him misbehave as well. By simply improving the diet that the dog gets, you may notice a great improvement in how receptive they will be when it comes to training.
The first thing to do when training a dog is to establish that you are in control. Put yourself in an authoritative position, so that your dog knows to obey you. When walking with your dog, always walk first, never let your dog lead, as this is the leadership position.
House train your doggo early in your relationship
To house train your dog, you should make sure that your dog follows a regular feeding and elimination schedule. This will give you an idea of when the dog is likely to have to go, so you can take it outdoors to take care of this matter before an accident occurs on your rug. Adhering to a schedule also helps the dog learn to wait until the proper time comes to go outside.
Teach your dog no response is needed for the word ‘no’. When training your dog, you need to find positive ways to enforce your training. Simply saying “no” is not enough to help dogs understand how they should behave. Every dog and situation is unique and you should adapt your strategies accordingly.
Accidents are a part of training your puppy to go potty outside. Clean accidents as quickly as you can. The smell from a pet’s feces or urine can stay in the carpet. The puppy may return to that spot if it isn’t cleaned quickly. There are a number of products that will get rid if the smell. Look for them at your favorite pet store.
Use a spray bottle filled with water to prevent your dog from doing things it should not do, such as scratching the furniture or biting. This technique will show your dog that the behavior is unacceptable. Then your dog will no longer do actions that you don’t like.
When you train your dog, remember to keep sessions short. Sessions should be nor more than 15 minutes to avoid frustrating the dog, which is counterproductive. After training make sure to play with your pet and show him a lot of praise.
Training a dog requires love, patience and lots of treats. The tips we have provided will get you and your pup started on the road to a wonderful, loving relationship for many years. Although changes may take awhile to happen, consistency will lead to happiness, for both you and your dog.