You thought you were bringing home Lassie from the pound, but some days it feels more like you might have brought home Cujo! You can do just a little training, and you will see that your dog will be a better dog in no time.
Correct your dog verbally with short, sharp statements. Yelling and screaming at your dog is counterproductive. Just say no, then show it what to do instead. Your tone should be stern to let them know you are serious.
Consider things from your dog’s perspective. It is easy to get frustrated with your dog if they are not learning very basic things quickly or at all. Rather than abandoning the training, consider what the dog might be thinking. Imagining the world as they see it might give you a new perspective on training them.
As you are working to house train your pet, select a single term or phrase that you will use. Each time you venture out for a bathroom trip, use this phrase to keep your dog focused on the task he came outside to accomplish.
Start your dog’s training by doing something it could easily learn. This ensures that success comes quickly and your dog learns to love training sessions. You’ll have better results this way.
Mastering the “leave it” directive is an excellent starting point for your training sessions. This command instructs the dog to release an object and then retreat from it. This can help get your dog to stop chomping on your belongings and help keep them safe from hazardous materials.
Many times dog owners are surprised to see they can easily train their dog on an everyday basis and promptly see the results. So if the relationship with your dog is not as good as it should be, try a few of these suggestions.