The reasons for owning a dog are various. Perhaps a cute puppy made you melt and you brought it home without really thinking. Regardless of your situation, you need to teach your dog how to be obedient. In order to have an obedient dog, it will take some training. This article is filled with helpful tips you need to know about.
Crates need to be treated as the dog’s second home. Feed your dog inside the crate with the door open. This will help the dog make a positive association between the food and the crate.
Include plenty of physical activity in your dog’s training routine. Dogs become bored very easily. Bored dogs are difficult to train. Keeping your dog exercised and happy will help them pay attention more due to releasing all excess energy that often distracts them from your commands. Lead your dog on the path to fitness by walking or jogging every day.
When trying to train your dog, avoid accidentally reinforcing negative behaviors. In basic terms, this means refusing to reward your dog, via attention or treats, for doing any action that you are trying to get them to stop doing. For instance, it will be difficult or impossible to train your dog not to jump on people if you give your pet a friendly neck-scratch when he or she jumps on you.
Punishing Tone
When you are training a pet you need to speak to them in a even and stern tone. The dog will know you’re telling them what to do that way. It also helps them understand the differences between a sharp punishing tone and a sharp non-punishing tone.
Time to put your new knowledge to the test. Hopefully now the idea of training your dog seems a lot more doable. Properly trained pets are ideal. Proper training takes time. Yet your efforts will be duly rewarded in the quality of relationship you and your family share with your trained dog. Teach your dog obedience by using the those tips most suited to your own individual circumstances.