Congrats! What happens next? Good training will leave you and your pooch feeling happier. Read these tips to learn all the skills needed to train your dog.
You have to be consistent with the crate training of your new puppy. Shortly after you allow your puppy to exit the crate, he must be given the chance to relieve himself in the designated area. Your puppy will eventually become able to relieve itself less frequently.
Pick the proper size crate for your dog if you want to be able to effectively use the crate to train it. As your dog gets older, he will probably grow larger. You need a crate that can still fit the puppy once it becomes a dog. At full size your dog should be able to move around without feeling too constricted.
The first thing your dog must learn is who the boss is. Otherwise, the dog will think that he is in charge and will not respond to your training tactics. Don’t let your dog control the direction or pace of your walks.
You must teach your dog how to walk correctly when the leash is attached. This will make your walks together a pleasure and not a source of frustration.
If you plan on housebreaking your pet, you must work hard to avoid any preventable mistakes. Learn to read your dog and anticipate his needs. Pacing, sniffing and whining are common signs. If you see your dog doing this, take action immediately. Put his leash on and take him to the place you wish him to go. Whenever he relieves himself in an appropriate time and place, he should be praised immediately. They will eventually ask to go outside.
With the proper training, both you and your dog can be happy. This article has hopefully laid a foundation for success as you start training your pet.