The loveable dog you brought home from the pound seems to be more troublesome than you could have imagined. With some basic training, you can teach your dog to act better quicker.
Rewards are essential to effective training. Reward your dog with some treats right after they obey an order. Dogs can get confused if they are rewarded at inappropriate times.
Consistency is of the utmost importance when it comes to crate training. The first thing to keep in mind is that you must let him use the bathroom as soon as he’s let out. Your puppy will eventually become able to relieve itself less frequently.
Before your dog can learn a new command it will take several repetitions. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Try using the command more often and be very patient if you want your dog to learn.
To ensure success, you must ensure that the crate you are using is appropriate for the size and breed of your pet. Keep in mind that puppies grow big. Get a crate that is the right size for your dog when it gets older. The dog should have plenty of room to turn around and lie down without being crowded.
As you are working to house train your pet, select a single term or phrase that you will use. Tell the dog a phrase, like “go potty!”, whenever you go outside to help your dog keep the goal of going outside in mind.
Make sure to use the exact same tone with your dog every time you give him a command. Your tone will indicate that you’re serious and to be respected. Doing this also ensures that your dog will know the difference between your “you’re in trouble” voice and your “do as I say” voice.
People are often amazed about how easy it can be to train your dog and how quick they see changes. So if the relationship with your dog is not as good as it should be, try a few of these suggestions.