To a new owner, training a dog may seem like an impossible task. With all the advice on the Internet, you may feel overwhelmed. This article will provide with you several tips to help you get started.
If you want a well-trained dog, you must be willing to offer generous and appropriate rewards. Dog treats must be plentiful and strategically timed. This is because a dog does not always understand what it is being rewarded for if they do not receive their treat at the right time.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. To keep your pet regular, feed him quality food a couple of times daily at the same hour. This will give you an idea of when to take your puppy out and lessen the chance of accidents.
Avoid reinforcing negative behavior. Avoid giving them any rewards they haven’t earned. If your dog leaps on you when you return home and you wish to discourage this behavior, you must ignore him and go about your business. Even negative attention from you can cause the behavior to continue.
To have success in dog training, you need to be able to control it with commands. You have to show your dog that you are in control or he will not obey or respect you. When you walk your dog, walk in front of him to establish leadership.
As you start training your dog, establish verbal cues that let your dog understand when they have performed something correctly. A positive word will give your dog time to obey.
Pick a recognizable phrase to verbalize to your puppy during house training. Every time you take him outside, tell him “go potty,” (use whatever phrase you have chosen) and this will help him learn to focus and remember what he has gone outside to do.
These tips should have given you some great starting points. Putting these tips into action while training your pup can help the two of you forge a wonderful ongoing relationship.