Some dog owners are blessed with naturally obedient animals. You might not be one of them, but that’s no reason to sit still and put up with a willful dog who acts aggressive, behaves improperly in the house, or refuses to obey simple commands. Use the tips that follow to help your dog become a well-adjusted, happy canine.
The more active your dog is, the healthier it will be. Almost all dogs have short attention spans. Dogs that are bored are not easy to train. Your dogs will obey more quickly if you keep them well exercised. Before every training session, prepare your dog by taking them for a walk.
Consistency is critical for crate training to succeed. When letting a puppy out of a crate, you need to let them relieve themselves immediately. This will teach your dog that he can wait until he gets out of the crate to relieve himself.
When house training a dog, keep in mind that whatever they take in, they must eventually eliminate. Make sure that you feed your dog at least three times per day with good food. Doing so allows you to gain a clearer picture of when your puppy might need to relieve himself outdoors.
As you train your dog, be sure to create verbal cues to make your pet know that he is doing what you want it to do. Certain words like “yes” are great for bridging the time between obeying an order and receiving the reward.
Whenever your dog improves in his training, allow him some extra freedom. This balance between obedience and freedom will provide your dog with a very satisfying life. Just be careful that you do not allow too much freedom, too quickly, as this can quickly derail your hard work and training.
Though your dog may be seriously misbehaving right now, fear not. Your dog can be whipped into shape with a little proper training. Implement the advice you’ve read here, and your dog will be well-behaved in no time.