If you want to be happy with your dog and you want it to be happy, training is essential. Training allows the dog to know what is expected of them. Once a dog is trained, no one will have to worry about leaving the animal home alone. Even though it may be a bit stressful at the time, once it is trained and has learned it manners and a few tricks, you will see that it was well worth the time investment.
Whenever you’re rewarding your dog for good behavior, make sure you stay calm and in control. When your dog obeys your command, try to keep them calm as you give them their reward. While you might be happy with this accomplishment, your excitement plus theirs can cause this situation to get out of control. Stay calm, require calm from the dog, and give the reward.
Choose one phrase to use every time you want your dog to do his business. When it’s time for him to go outside to do his business, say “Elimination Device…Activate!” or whatever phrase you chose to call his attention to the task at hand.
As training progresses, dogs can be given more freedom because they are more reliable. Your dog will be happy when he gets rewards for his good behavior, such as freedom. Just be careful that you don’t give your dog too much freedom, as this can cause negative behavior.
Most of all, dog training is about establishing the rules of the relationship, and, just as with a person, you will enjoy each other so much more now that these rules have been established. Always keep to the routine and reinforce every rule you have established. Keep his training consistent and watch for any issues with his behavior. Once the basic puppy training skills are mastered, the world is your oyster when it comes to working with your dog.