If your dog is one of those innately obedient dogs, then congratulations, you don’t need these tips, but most dogs need a little of training, whether it’s to stop them from being overbearing with strangers or ripping up the upholstery. The following tips will help you to train your dog to be well mannered.
You can use a few tricks when crate training your dog or puppy. If your dog does not want to go into the crate but one of his favorite toys inside and close the door. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. When they go inside to get the bone, give them lots of positive reinforcement.
The first step of training your pooch should be to assert your control. Put yourself in an authoritative position, so that your dog knows to obey you. Always walk in front of the dog when you go on walks, because this is the position to show leadership.
When you start canine training, develop a verbal cue so that the dog knows precisely when they complete a command correctly. It’s faster to tell your dog “yes” than it is to find and give it a treat.
If you want your dog to follow the rules, keep training it, it needs to be refreshed! Often dog owners will stop enforcing the rules that their dog learned in their training courses. Pets are just like humans, in that they follow habitual routines. Dogs, much like kids, do best when they have limits and rules.
If your dog seems that they will never listen, do not be afraid of trying. It just takes some knowledge and patience. After reading this article, you should be able to make training your dog the easiest experience possible.