Training your dog is part of responsible ownership. Whether your training focuses on simple commands like teaching your dog to sit or something more complicated, discipline and instruction is vital. Here are some tips to help you train your dog or find a trainer.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. When they seem comfortable in it with the door open, try shutting the gate and feed them treats through the wires. Only keep the gate closed for short periods of time at first and increase time slowly. If they get upset, it’s too fast.
Timing is of the utmost importance when it comes to training your dog, so make sure you spend lots of time training, but don’t overdo it. Begin with shorter training sessions and gradually increase the time each day. Pay attention to the point when your dog starts to get restless.
Dogs have the uncanny ability to have single-minded focus when something catches their attention. With enough repetition, your dog will focus on other things less and less, opting to wait for signals from you.
To achieve the best results when housebreaking a pet, be aware of the food and water he consumes. To keep your pet regular, feed him quality food a couple of times daily at the same hour. If you know when the puppy eats, you will be able to better predict when to take him out. This means fewer accidents!
Create a specific command to stop your dog when it barks. Choose words to use, such as “quiet”, and when they bark, use the word or words and give them a treat when they stop. When your dog quits barking, offer him the treat. If you continue to repeat this, the dog will figure out that it gets a treat if it is quiet when you say so.
Hopefully these tips gave you the information you can use to have a more enjoyable relationship with your dog. When a dog is properly trained, it makes owning a dog very rewarding and less frustrating. Regardless of whether you undertake training on your own or with the assistance of a professional, the end results will be well worth the time or money.
