Congratulations is in order for your decision to get a new dog. It will soon become an integral part of your family. What happens next? Proper training will make the time spent with your pet much more enjoyable. These tips will make it easy to train your dog in just the right way.
When you do give your dog correction verbally, make those corrections short, sharp and to the point. Yelling and screaming at your dog is counterproductive. Just say no, then let them know what behavior you want to see. The tone of your voice should let them know you are serious about the command you are making.
Do your best to keep your dog active through the day. Don’t let your dog sit around with nothing to do. They won’t get any exercise that way and if they’re too bored, they might sniff around and get into some trouble. When a dog’s mind begins to wander, the training process loses its effectiveness. Keeping your dog exercised and happy will help them pay attention more due to releasing all excess energy that often distracts them from your commands. It is a great idea to take your dog out on runs or walks through the neighborhood.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. It is not uncommon for it to take between 25 to 50 repetitions of the same command for your dog to learn it. Be patient and say the same command in the same way each time. Your dog will learn eventually.
Refrain from using extreme devices for training your dog, such as a shock collar. These devices are expensive and do not always work as well as you would expect them to. Plus, using shock collars could discourage your dog in having good behavior. This kind of approach often ends in disaster.
Begin the training with an easy to learn behavior. You will both get instant gratification and establish a good foundation which you and your dog can build on. Doing this will give you better results in your training.
Have a good time while training your dog. The dog will respond more positively to training if you create a better bond between you and them. While training can be considered fun, be prepared to spend some time just playing as well.
Always use positive reinforcement to train your dog. If you are happy with your dog, give him pets, happy words and the occasional treat. You should never yell at your dog, or physically harm them. Not only does it not work, it encourages the belief by the dog that you have no idea what is going on. Be positive, firm and consistent to get great results while you train your dog.
To prevent barking, teach your dog simple methods to quit them. As the dog begins barking, display a treat and then repeat your order until the barking ceases. Then, you can treat them. If you continue to repeat this, the dog will figure out that it gets a treat if it is quiet when you say so.
Use the dog’s name as much as you can to make sure it pays attention. Use it often in the early days of training, so your pup learns that he should pay attention to you when you call his name. Select a name that is short and distinctive.
Have you considered how much your tone impacts your dog? Dogs are very good at responding to perceived emotions of their trainers. An appropriate firm tone can really reinforce a disciplinary message.
Both the dog and owner are happier when the dog is well-trained. Once you start incorporating the tips you’ve seen here, you will both be headed for happier times.