Dogs require training in order to teach them tricks and useful behaviors as well as discouraging them from doing bad things. Continue reading for some tips and tricks which will help you successfully train your dog.
Make it clear to your dog that their crate is their home. Whenever it’s time for them to eat, place their food bowl into the crate and leave the door open when eating. They will think of their crate as a happy place.
Specific feeding habits should be established with your dog. Your dog should be fed at the same time everyday and they should only have a certain amount of time to eat. Soon, your pet will finish the meal before you’re ready to remove its dish.
It is dangerous to put more than one dog together in a close space. It is just too easy for dogs in such a situation to tangle their leads together, and this can lead to serious injuries for both of them. If a large dog becomes tangled with a smaller one they could wrap up to the point the airway of the latter is closed off and the dog would die.
Choose a crate that corresponds to the size of your dog to facilitate its training. Keep in mind that your puppy will eventually grow into a bigger dog. Pick a crate that will be of suitable size for the adult when the puppy matures. The dog should have plenty of room to turn around and lie down without being crowded.
Never reinforce your dog’s bad behaviors. Don’t give praise or treats to your dog if it does something wrong. For instance, do not rub its head when it comes and jumps at you when you get home when you do not want your dog to do this.
Dogs that are not trained will lower the quality of your life and your home. If you follow the guidelines in this article, you will be more effective while training your dog.