Dog owners buy their pet expecting things to turn out well. Yet, all too often things don’t go as expected and the dog is given to an animal shelter. This doesn’t need to be the cause, though. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. It need not be difficult to transform your dog into a dog that meets that description; all you have to do is follow some simple steps and put in a bit of time.
Be consistent with your training your dog to make sure your animal stays obedient to the rules it has been learning. It is easy to feel that once your dog’s training is over, the lessons are learned and will stay with the dog forever. However, pets and humans share similar habit systems. For this reason, it is essential to make sure that your dog adheres to a clear-cut set of rules.
With patience and a handful of tasty treats, you can easily teach your pet to roll over. First, make your dog lay down. Afterward, bring the treat above the dogs head and follow over to their other side. His nose will follow the treat, naturally making him roll over. Say “roll over” as he performs the action so that he’ll learn the command. Be patient if they don’t get it right away; they’ll get it soon enough!
Pay attention to how much time you spend training in one session. Spending too much time just on one aspect of training will bore your dog and waste your efforts. Do not spend more than 10 minutes on each session.
As discussed in this guide, having a healthy and happy dog is not hard to have. It’s your job to train them to get them to that state. Follow the steps listed above and your dog will become, and remain, an important part of your family.