Deciding to have a new dog enter your life can be a very joyous occasion. However, without a plan in place, that joy will quickly morph into frustration. You may wonder how you got into this situation as your puppy delays becoming house trained. However, you can avoid this situation by teaching your dog what you expect from him. The article below will teach you how.
Control how much you reward your dog. If your dog is responding to your commands and is not overly excited, give him a treat. You might be happy about the progress your dog has made but you need to quell your excitment. Be calm and be sure to reward appropriately.
Chew Toys
Always give your puppy plenty of toys to chew on to help with teething pain. Otherwise, you might find your shoes becoming chew toys. Give it one of his chew toys immediately. If the puppy is suffering any pain from teething, freeze a wet washcloth for him or her to chew on.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. It can take as many as 50 repetitions of one command before your dog learns it. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
When you start dog training, come up with a verbal cue that will tell your pet they’ve followed your command. “Yes” is the perfect word to show dogs approval before giving a treat.
Use positive reinforcement when you are training your dog. You can use treats, toys, positive speech and even belly rubs. You should never yell at your dog, or physically harm them. This is ineffective and will just convince your dog that you don’t know what you are doing. Instead, make sure you are firm, patient, consistent and positive so that you can achieve the best possible results.
Canine training is built upon love, patience, and treats. The tips you just read will help you establish a positive relationship with your dog. Although changes may take awhile to happen, consistency will lead to happiness, for both you and your dog.