Congratulations! What will the next step be? Investing the time in proper training will help you and your dog forge a much better relationship. The following article will spell out some tips to help you train your beloved pooch.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. Make sure that you feed your dog at least three times per day with good food. This schedule will let you figure out when to let your dog relieve himself, cutting back on your chances of incidents.
Approach any unfamiliar dog with care. Walk slowly toward him and allow the dog to sniff your hand before trying to pet the dog. That is the first step in getting the dog accustomed to your smell and building trust between you. When he knows who you are, he’ll do what you ask.
“Leave it” is an important command to teach, starting when you bring your dog home. Teaching them to “leave it” will stop them from destructive chewing and coming in contact with something that could potentially hurt them.
Training sessions should be very short. Since dogs do not have a long attention span, short lessons will prevent them from getting bored. If you want to engage in additional training, allow the dog to have a break in order to get some exercise.
Training your dog means consistency. Start each command by calling the dog’s name. Get his attention with his name and then follow that with what you want him to do. Dogs commonly respond quickly when their names are called, and they realize that you want their attention.
Being well trained makes for happy dogs, and happy dog owners as well. Once you start incorporating the tips you’ve seen here, you will both be headed for happier times.