When you brought home your dog you were expecting Lassie, but sometimes it feels like you brought Cujo home instead. Luckily, it just takes some elementary training your dog to help your dog understand what sort of behavior is expected.
Make sure your dog stays calm as you enter a space that he is in. It is nice to calmly play with your dogs, but remember to stay relaxed. Try to ignore your dog when your first enter the room because this will help to keep them calm and reinforce that you are in control.
Only reward your dog if they are calm. Reward them only when your dog is calm after it performs a trick. If you get excited, the dog will become excited and everything will be out of control. Stay calm and bestow rewards calmly too.
Let your dog get used to triggers that make them bark to reduce the behavior. This can be things like sounds, smells, or proximity to other creatures. Your dog will eventually come to realize that barking is unnecessary in reaction to these triggers.
Remember how many treats you reward your dog with during the course of the day to avoid fattening him up. It’s very easy to overlook how many treats you give your dog, especially during a training session, but they add up if you don’t pay attention.
Your training will mold and shape your dog, so take the responsibility seriously. This is something you need to know since you might undo desired behaviors with horse-playing or teasing them. Always be careful not to reward these bad behaviors to prevent your dog from becoming confused.
Dog owners are usually thrilled at the almost immediate results they obtain by implementing some basic training techniques into their lives. If your dog is exhibiting signs of bad behavior, use some of these training tips.