People of all ages love the companionship of a pet, and dogs are by far one of the most popular choices. It is common for young animals, such as puppies, to be over-curious and to inadvertently cause damage while they explore their surroundings. Read on for training tips that apply to all dogs.
If you are attempting to crate train your dog, remember that it is a multi-step process. 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. Start off only putting them inside for 10 seconds, and when they seem okay with that, slowly increase the time they are inside. If the puppy becomes upset, you may be progressing too quickly.
Reinforce calm behavior upon your arrival. During playtime allow your dog to be feisty, but teach him to remain calm when someone enters a room. Don’t acknowledge dogs the moment that you set foot in the house.
Your dog needs to be active frequently. Dogs become bored very easily. Not to mention that a bored dog is going to be more stubborn during training. When your dog gets regular exercise, he will be much happier and will pay attention more easily. It is a great idea to take your dog out on runs or walks through the neighborhood.
You can train a pooch to roll over fairly quickly if you have some treats to hand out. Begin by getting the dog to lay down. Then hold one treat near his head and near the floor. Pull the treat over the dog until your hand is on the other side. He should roll his body over while following the treat. When they roll over, yell “roll over.” Keep doing this until they do it just with the command. Put your frustration aside and he’ll be performing this trick all over the place in no time.
You should not have to choose between your beloved dog and a clean home. Training a rowdy dog and breaking their bad behaviors is key to maintaining a presentable home. These tips can help you live at peace with pets!