You really can train bad habits out of your dog. If those behaviors can not be completely unlearned, they can be diminished with the information this article provides. Training your dog can turn a dog into an ideal pet.
If you in the crate training phase of your training program, you can use a few techniques to speed it up. Place a treat inside the crate and shut its gate in front of your dog. If a dog sees something in the crate that they want, they will desire to enter it. When he finally goes into the crate to retrieve the toy, shower the dog with praise.
Rewarding your dog generously and properly is essential in training your dog. You must always provide treats in a wise and timely fashion. Dogs can get confused if they are rewarded at inappropriate times.
Ensure your dogs are active and getting a lot of exercises. Just like humans, dogs can become bored easily. Bored dogs are difficult to train. A happy and well-exercised dog is an easily trained dog. Walk or run your dog frequently.
It takes many repetitions before a dog is able to learn new commands. You might have to keep repeating something to a dog as much as fifty times for it to ‘click’. Keep teaching it and be patient. The dog will learn in time.
Keep treats on hand to reward your pet for doing good. Begin by getting the dog to lay down. Then, hold the treat over your dog’s head and swipe it above and around his head, causing him to roll over. He should roll his body over while following the treat. As he rolls over say out loud, “roll over.” Repeat this until he rolls over with the command alone. Be patient if they don’t get it right away; they’ll get it soon enough!
Dogs need routine, so feed your dog at the same time every day. This also helps with training. By establishing a regular potty-time every day, you will get your dog in the habit of doing his business at the same time daily. When a dog has a schedule, they also learn the valuable skill of “holding it” until you take him for his next scheduled trip outside.
Let your dog get a minimum of an hour of exercise every day, and do this in addition to standard breaks outside for potty and training. You need to ensure your dog is exercising, you will get more out of training them. When your dog is exercised, he is also happy.
During puppy toilet training, it’s important to avoid accidents. Watch for signals that your dog has to go out to relieve himself. He could be snuffing, pacing or even whining. Don’t delay if you see your dog needs to go out. Grab his leash and take him to a place where he can safely eliminate. Reward your dog for getting your attention when he needs to go out. At some point, he will start asking to go out.
It should be evident from this article that training a dog does not have to be a monumental battle. When you have the right mentality and knowledge, puppy training becomes simple. Most dogs respond well to good training and will thrive under the direction of their owner.