When thinking about puppy training, think of your dog as a remote that has to be programmed in order for it to work properly. Your dog already is capable of doing the most common commands, but it must be trained to follow instructions. Dogs already have in them the innate intelligence to be trained, but a person needs to follow tips like these in order to bring the skills out.
Your dog needs to learn good feeding habits, and this is best accomplished with a clear routine. You can set a firm schedule by teaching the dog to anticipate that the food will be removed within 10 to 15 minutes of the start of mealtime. Doing so will encourage your pooch to eat efficiently.
Teething can be painful which is why your puppy chews on things, so always give him a choice of chew toys to keep him from getting into trouble. Replace the tasty item you do not want chewed with a designated chew toy. To help your dog cope with painful teething, give him a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
Don’t approach a strange dog too quickly. Hold our your hand and slowly move closer. This lets them warm up to the scent and they’ll most likely trust you. After he knows you and your scent, it is easier to command him.
Among the initial commands a dog should learn is “leave it,” which instructs the dog to drop whatever it has and step away from it. Teaching them to “leave it” will stop them from destructive chewing and coming in contact with something that could potentially hurt them.
Once you’ve figured out how this is done, then it is only a matter of time in which you will be able to teach your dog these tricks. The dog usually will like pleasing its owner as equally as its owner will enjoy watching the dog respond to the training he is giving.