Unacceptable behavior in dogs, such as aggression, barking, growling and various others, can be corrected through proper training. What is more, all of the positive traits associated with dogs like obedience, faithfulness, and respect, can be included with the correct training regimen. With dedicated effort, it is possible to transform any dog into a perfect pet.
If you want to train your dog, it helps if you can think like a dog. You may feel burnt out if your dog does not seem to be responding to their training. Do not give up! Switch things up by thinking like a dog. You should think about how your dog might see things in the world.
You must be willing to invest the time required for practice if you want your training to be successful. It is not uncommon for it to take between 25 to 50 repetitions of the same command for your dog to learn it. Continue repeating the same command with patience, and eventually your dog will learn it.
The first thing your dog must learn is who the boss is. It is important for your dog to know that you are the one who is in control, so that he respects and obeys you. For example, when you walk your dog you must be in front and you should insist your dog follows behind you.
To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal know what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. Words like “yes” could be an effective way of communicating to your dog that he has done something you are pleased about.
As this article has hopefully shown you, training your puppy or dog doesn’t have to be the stuff of nightmares. By combining a proper mindset and a good base of knowledge, any dog can become well trained. A dog will become an even better pet thanks to the owner’s patience and training.