You might have thought you had a good dog, but you could have ended up with a bad one. However, there’s still hope! A bit of training goes a long way in reducing bad dog behavior.
Get your dog into a feeding routine. If your dog has a schedule for his feeding, he will learn when to expect his meals. By doing this, your dog will eventually learn to finish their food in one sitting, making feeding a little easier on you.
Always remain consistent when crate training any young pups. Give the puppy consistent opportunities to relieve himself every time you let him out. Over time, the puppy will be able to wait until the appropriate opportunity to answer the call of nature.
Pick a consistent phrase to use with your puppy while house training. When you are outside with the puppy, say the chosen phrase to keep him focused on the task he is to accomplish.
When your pet jumps on you, squeeze its paws lightly. This will make it know jumping is not something that you want it to do. The dog will not experience pain, but just a brief discomfort. If you do this, they will not jump up on your or visitors any longer because they will think about you squeezing their paws.
Make sure to give your dog a good hour of exercise each and every day. By allowing your dog ample play time, he will be more willing to pay attention during training time. When your dog is exercised, he is also happy.
If you use a leash to train your dog, keep it loose. Canines are prone to being explorers when they are out and about. Your dog might pull on their leash. A smart owner discourages behavior such as this, and encourages the dog to walk without pulling.
Many dog owners are surprised to find that dog training is a much easier and faster process than they had expected. Therefore, should you start to feel frustration with your dog, put some of the following advice to work.