When your dog is trained well, you will have a better relationship with it. Having a dog who follows every command is wonderful, and it can make having a pet exciting. In order to develop a well-mannered dog, read on.
When crate training your new puppy or dog, there are a few tricks you can apply. If the dog doesn’t want to get in the crate try putting a chew toy in it and close the gate when they’re not there. Once they know the treat is in the crate, you will have to hold them back to stop them from getting the bone because they’ll be so eager. Upon entering the crate, praise your puppy to make sure it knows it did a good job.
Don’t expect your dog to learn a command the first time you say it. It is not uncommon for it to take between 25 to 50 repetitions of the same command for your dog to learn it. Being patient while trying the same task or command will allow your dog to understand it.
Your dog needs to be up to date on his training. This will help to make them more obedient. Too many owners tend to be under the impression that once they have trained their dog, that’s the end of it. Dogs, though, are like people in the way they fall into habits. It is important that the training your dog receives is reinforced regularly.
It is best to pick a phrase for potty training your dog, and use it consistently. Every single time you take your pup to do his business, say something like “need to go out?”. It does not matter the phrase you choose, as long as you keep it consistent. This will keep him focused, and will teach him to associate those words with the action of relieving himself.
Often people are pleasantly surprised at how easily and quickly they can train their dog. Big improvements can be made by simply adjusting both the person’s behavior and the techniques used with the animal.