If you’ve never trained a dog before, it may seem like a daunting task. You can easily be lead to information overload because of all of the resources available to new trainers. Below, you will find some suggestions on getting started with dog training.
Try to think like a dog. It is easy to get frustrated with your dog if they are not learning very basic things quickly or at all. Don’t give up- think like your dog! Looking at things with this fresh mindset can help you to find new and effective ways to train your dog.
Keep in mind that you’ll have to do a lot of repetition in order to each your dog new commands. It is said that a human only masters something when they do it 10,000 times, and dogs are no different, although it should take much less repetitions than that! Use the command over and over again until the dog gets the hint.
When training, find a verbal clue your pet can understand so they will know exactly when to do as you say. It’s faster to tell your dog “yes” than it is to find and give it a treat.
You should always say commands in the same tone and volume. They will know this tone of your voice and associate it with being in trouble. Additionally, it distances discipline commands from normal commands.
Remember to exercise patience whenever training your dog. This ensures that you both do not get frustrated. Understand that your dog actually wants to please you, however he/she can be confused with what it is you want them to do.
These suggestions will help you train your dog. If you keep these tips in the back of your mind when it’s time to train your dog, it will kick-start your training into an ultra-efficient routine.