When you bring your puppy home, you feel a sense of great joy. Unfortunately, a few weeks later you’ll be wondering what you just got yourself into. You may be exasperated as you are picking up after another mess your dog made. Teaching your puppy how to behave properly will make things a lot easier for you and your pet. The advice below will help you set out a winning strategy.
When you’re working on training you dog, you must always try to teach it how to know that it’s their home. All meals and water bowls should be placed within the crate. This will create a good association between the crate and their food.
When training a puppy to use a crate it is important to take your time and start with only a few steps at a time. When your dog appears to be at ease while inside the crate with the door ajar, you can help him adjust to the crate even further by slowly latching the door and rewarding him with treats fed to him through the spaces between the wires. Keep them in the crate for a small duration and slowly increase that duration. If they start to fuss, you are going too fast.
Your dog needs to learn good feeding habits, and this is best accomplished with a clear routine. Feed your dog at the same times every day, so that he knows what to expect. Your dog will learn to eat in a few minutes instead of going back to the food bowl all day long.
Patience, commitment and love go into dog training success. When you employ the training tips from this article, you are setting the stage for a long and happy life with your dog. It will take some time, but having consistent training will make a happier home environment for you both.