Any habit a dog owner wishes can be trained, regardless of whether he or she wants the dog to do or stop doing the behavior. If those behaviors can not be completely unlearned, they can be diminished with the information this article provides. Proper training can turn any dog into the perfect pet.
Rewarding dogs properly and generously is the key to training. Giving them treats at the proper time and with the proper amount is crucial. This is because a dog does not always understand what it is being rewarded for if they do not receive their treat at the right time.
It is very easy to teach a pooch to roll over as long as you have some tasty treats on hand. The first step is to get the dog to lay down. Then, put a treat close to the floor near the side of the dog’s head, and gradually raise it over its head to the opposite side. They’ll follow your treat with their nose which will cause them to roll over. When he rolls over, you should say “roll over,” and repeat the process until the command is all he needs to do so. Never become frustrated if it does not happen right away. Once he does learn how, he will be a celebrity among other dogs.
If your pet is prone to jumping onto your lap, you should gently squeeze his paws after he does so. This communicates that the behavior is unacceptable and should be avoided. This will not hurt if done lightly, but it will be an uncomfortable feeling. Since it is so uncomfortable, they’ll avoid jumping on people.
Use positive reinforcements when training your dog. Praise the dog with petting, upbeat words and the occasional treat when he does something right. Never shout towards your dog, nor ever hit or physically strike him. Not only are those things ineffective, but they are also cruel. Stay positive and your dog will pick up your training in no time.
A first step to training a puppy is get him used to hearing his name. Use his name on a regular basis, and teach him that the appropriate response to hearing is name is to come over to you. This should be the first thing you teach your puppy. Spend a lot of time with him or her so that trust can be established. This way he or she will be more open to some advanced training.
When toilet training your dog, try to avoid accidents! Watch for signals that your dog has to go out to relieve himself. Pacing, sniffing and whining are common signs. If you see your dog doing this, let it out! Immediately pick up the leash and go outside to a preferred spot. Whenever your dog uses the restroom outside, reward him or her with lots of praise. In time, he will ask you to take him out.
Effective puppy training requires a level firmness. This does not mean you should continually admonish your dog. Balance firmness with love for best results. This way, you can have a great relationship with the dog.
Consistency is key when training a dog. If there are several trainers, ensure that they are all being consistent with rewards and commands. Dogs will learn better and faster if they have a set commands that they need to follow.
Don’t give a puppy too much information and training at once, or you’ll wear him out. Puppies can’t pay attention for too long and are not very good at focusing on something for long periods of time, so limit the duration of training sessions. He’ll likely forget everything you taught him if you do too much at once. He will also look at training as a negative experience and it will be harder next time.
All dog trainers would be wise to introduce their dogs to social settings often. Dogs must learn how to behave around both humans and other dogs. This helps reduce unacceptable behavior in social environments.
With the right techniques, training your dog is easy. By having the right frame of mind and following the right steps, anyone can train their pet. Dogs can do very well when their owners give them the proper training.