There are various reasons why dogs are trained. Dogs are trained as assistants to the handicapped or ill, some are trained as specialized hunting dogs, some perform work and others are trained to be good, pleasurable house pets. Dog want to please their owners. For this reason, they are pets that are ideal. This article will give you some ideas on how to make training your dog easier for you and your pooch.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. There’s no point in ranting at your dog. Just say no and show them the behavior you expect. It is also important to have good volume to your commands so that your dog understands that you are serious.
Have a good reward system when training your dog. Giving you pet treats in a timely manner is very important. Your dog does not know why they are getting the reward unless you do it right after the positive behavior.
Specific feeding habits should be established 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. By doing this, your dog will eventually learn to finish their food in one sitting, making feeding a little easier on you.
Ensure that your dog eats well. Your dog will not benefit from a poor diet. It is damaging to their health as well as making them more prone to bad behaviors. Simply improving their diet may have a bigger impact on how they respond to training.
As already discussed, training your dog occurs for a variety of reasons. Since dogs are eager to please, most breeds are easy to train. By now you should have some great ideas to make training your dog an easy and rewarding experience.