Your dog is a member of the family, and there will be times that you are hung up on good ways to train him. This article will describe some dog training tips that will help you in your efforts. Without seeking out the proper training knowledge in advance, any attempt to teach your pet will be met with failure.
It takes small steps to crate train your puppy; they must become accustomed to it. First, put them inside with the door still open. When they get used to that, close the gate and give them a treat they like. At first, leave the dog enclosed in the crate for only short periods of time, such as 10 seconds, and then gradually increase the duration. If you notice the animal becoming tense or confused, you are probably proceeding too quickly.
Teaching dogs to roll over can be easy, provided some treats are on hand. First, place your dog in the “down” position. The next step is to palm the treat and hold your hand beside your dog’s head. Slowly raise the treat over your dog’s head to the opposite side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. Each time he sways to one side, tell him to “roll over”. Keep doing this until the treat is no longer needed. Be persistent and do not give up; it might take a while but will be worth it once they learn it.
If you want to be successful in house training an animal, make sure that you stick to a strict schedule for feeding times and elimination times. This can train your dog to whine or come get you when he feels the urge, so you can let him out and prevent him from doing his business inside. A schedule will train your dog to know when he will get to go out next.
By reading this article, you have taken the first step in training your furry friend. Being a better trainer and better understanding your dog are as simple as following the advice above. A bit of advice really helps immensely.