Too often, people bring a dog into their home without planning ahead. You have to be totally committed if you want to own a dog. Training is one of those commitments, and it is extremely time-consuming and important. Use the tips in the following article to train your dog.
Crate training your new puppy is most effective when you take small steps. Eventually they will become comfortable with the crate and you can then try to shut the door to the crate. When they allow the door to shut you can give them a treat through the wiring. Begin with small intervals, and work your way up to longer times. If your pet seems upset or agitated, you may need to slow down.
Use control to acknowledge positive behavior while training. You and the dog should both remain calm. This will help to excite your dog and leave you in complete control. Stay calm, have them be calm, and reward them for appropriate behavior.
Repetition is what causes a dog to learn. It isn’t uncommon for 25-50 repetitions of this same command to be used for the dog to understand it. Keep trying the same commands until your dog remembers it for good.
Pick a phrase you will say to your new puppy the whole time you are working on house training him. For example, you could use the phrase, “go potty” when you take them outside to help them remember what to do when you go outside and say the command.
Every time you speak a command, it should be with the same tone and loudness level. Your tone will indicate that you’re serious and to be respected. The dog will also know the difference when you give them discipline as opposed to a command.
Even if your dog has lived with you for a long time without being trained correctly, the ideas found above in this piece can help. You should train him as soon as you can to avoid any risk of the dog unintentionally hurting someone.