When you brought home your dog you were expecting Lassie, but sometimes it feels like you brought Cujo home instead. Proper training can transform your puppy, into the Lassie you thought you’d brought home.
Here are a few ways to make crate training more positive for your dog. Place a treat inside the crate and shut its gate in front of your dog. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. After they enter the crate, be sure to give them love and attention to let them know they did something to please you.
Giving your dog proper treats is the best way to train. Knowing when to give him a treat, and how much, is paramount. If your timing is off, your dog will not understand what you are rewarding.
Your dog should know when calm time is to be had. Playtime is great but sometimes it is just not appropriate. Don’t acknowledge dogs the moment that you set foot in the house.
Ensure your dogs are active and getting a lot of exercises. Dogs can become bored easily. Bored dogs are difficult to train. Your dog will pay better attention to commands, as well as play with you more, when he has been exercised properly. Go on runs or long walks together.
Don’t expect your dog to learn a command the first time you say it. It isn’t unusual to have to repeat a trick dozens of times before the dog understands. Keep teaching it and be patient. The dog will learn in time.
Many times dog owners are surprised to see they can easily train their dog on an everyday basis and promptly see the results. Consider giving some of the ideas outlined above a try, in order to improve the bond between you and your dog.