Dog owners who are responsible know that good dogs are not made, they’re trained. Training a dog is a long process that will require you to learn a lot about canine behavior. Here are some useful tips on finding a proper trainer, or becoming a good one yourself.
You should have a specific feeding pattern for your dog. Teaching your dog to realize that when you place its food bowl down, it will be removed within 10-15 minutes, will help it understand that there is a feeding schedule to stick to. Shortly, the dog will start finishing their food well before you plan to take the dish away.
Dogs have the uncanny ability to have single-minded focus when something catches their attention. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
Regulate your dog’s feeding time if you want to regulate his “potty” times too. To keep your pet regular, feed him quality food a couple of times daily at the same hour. Doing so helps you to learn your puppy’s schedule.
Choose one phrase to use every time you want your dog to do his business. Tell the dog a phrase, like “go potty!”, whenever you go outside to help your dog keep the goal of going outside in mind.
As the dog gets better at training, you can let it have more freedom. The key to a satisfying life for your dog is a balance of freedom and obedience. Don’t give too much at any one time, of course, or it could take your training back a step.
Hopefully, these tips can help both you and your dog enjoy your lives more. Training your dog properly will mean the difference between a pleasant dog owner experience and a negative one. Regardless of if you decide to train your dog on your own or use a professional, it is key that you do train your dog to ensure a happy union with your dog.