There are many different things a dog can be trained to do. Dogs can be trained for protection, to hunt, or just to have a well-behaved pet. Dogs typically want little more than to please their owners. That is what makes them such a great pet. Use the following tips to get the most out of your dog training efforts with your pet.
Provide your puppy with his own chew toys to alleviate the pain of teething, and try to keep other items out of reach. The right chew toys should be given to the pup immediately. If the puppy is suffering any pain from teething, freeze a wet washcloth for him or her to chew on.
As you train dogs, it is necessary to utilize a consistent tone and volume when giving commands. An authoritarian tone informs your dog he is expected to obey. Good consistent tones also let your dog know when tones are sharp for discipline or for a command that is not punishment.
Approach an unfamiliar dog slowly, offering only the backside of your hand for his inspection. This lets the dog get accustomed to your smell and he will be more trusting towards you. As you become close to one another, fear will be diminished and opportunities to learn together will be increased.
One of the very first commands you should teach a new puppy is the “leave it” command, which tells them to drop an item and step back from it. “Leave it” can prevent furniture chewing, save valuable objects from being destroyed and save your dog from consuming dangerous and/or poisonous substances.
As was previously mentioned, there are many reasons for training a dog. Most dogs try to please their owners and this is especially true of dogs that are well-trained. This article should have provided you with tips to train your dog well.