While many people would like to train their pets, they think it is something hard to do. Not understanding how to do it properly can cause uncertainty in novice owners. When training a dog, take the time to boost your knowledge on how to train them properly. Keep reading to learn some basic principles of canine training.
You will have to repeat commands several times before your dog learns it. It isn’t uncommon for 25-50 repetitions of this same command to be used for the dog to understand it. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
Having a regular feeding schedule makes house training much easier by putting their elimination needs on a schedule as well. By establishing a regular potty-time every day, you will get your dog in the habit of doing his business at the same time daily. Being consistent will teach the dog to hold it until it is time to go outside.
Prior to training your puppy, make a bond with your dog by teaching him what his name is. Use his name frequently, and train him to come to you when called. It is a good idea to have your puppy learn these words first. Spend lots of time with your dog, so it gets to know you and understands that you are to be trusted. This helps to build a relationship that will make it easier to train your puppy.
To get your dog to stop barking, train him to obey a command that tell him to stay quiet. Any time the animal starts to bark, get its attention by showing him a tasty dog treat. Forcefully, speak the command until your pet ceases barking. Then, you can treat them. If you repeat this long enough, your dog will associate the treat and then the order with being quiet.
Hopefully, you are now more confident about training your dog. Keep in mind that you can always learn something new about dog training, so never stop learning and applying what you learn.