Appropriate puppy training is important in ensuring that your home environment remains peaceful for your dog and for yourself. Give some of the following tips a shot. They may help you better the relationship between you and your dog.
When you are using a dog crate in your training, you need to help your dog get used to it as his home. Feed them in their crate and keep it open for them to come in and out. This will create a good association between the crate and their food.
It is essential to have the correct timing for your training sessions. Start out with a small training session and up the time every day. When the animal appears to lose interest, you will know which duration produces the best results per session.
Reward good behavior during training with control. You and the dog should both remain calm. Don’t get too excited, though, as your excitement may cause them to break their concentration. Stay calm and bestow rewards calmly too.
A dog will obsess about one thing until you divert its attention. If you are consistent and use repetition, your dog will start to wait for your signals before focusing on something.
By training your dog, you are helping him to become a rule follower. Many owners believe that once training is over, the dog will be set for life. Dogs forget things just like humans do; however, and the dog will lose discipline without practice. For this reason, you need to reinforce what your dog has learned in training or better still, teach him a new trick every now and then.
Regardless of your dog’s age, or his previous behavior problems, the advice above really can help. Remember to remain patient as you apply this advice. Your dog and you will both be happier.