Many dogs are sentenced to a life in a shelter when things get too stressful at home. This is avoidable in most cases. A well-trained pooch can be a welcome addition to any family. It need not be difficult to transform your dog into a dog that meets that description; all you have to do is follow some simple steps and put in a bit of time.
Get your dog into a feeding routine. You can set a firm schedule by teaching the dog to anticipate that the food will be removed within 10 to 15 minutes of the start of mealtime. Before long, your dog will learn to eat more quickly and efficiently.
Dogs tend to concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of everything else unless that concentration is interrupted. Repetition and practice will result in your dog waiting to take cues from you rather than being distracted by other things.
Limit the time of your training sessions with your dog so he doesn’t lose focus. A long, uninterrupted training period is going to exhaust your dog’s attention. Do not spend more than 10 minutes on each session.
“No” shouldn’t be a huge part of training. Training must be a positive experience for your dog. Simply saying “no” is not enough to help dogs understand how they should behave. Each dog is unique and has unique requirements. Training should be geared towards their needs and personality.
Continue training your dog throughout its life to make sure that its good behavior persists. A dog does not stop learning after puppyhood. If you provide positive reinforcement for desirable behaviors, your dog will continue to be obedient, and when you provide your dog with consistent discipline, negative behaviors are less likely to occur.
As this article has already mentioned, it is not impossible to have a dog that is well-adjusted, happy and healthy. The needs of your pet need to be paramount in your mind when it comes time to train your animal. Utilize the tactics above to help your dog become a part of the family.