Training your dog is a lot like programming a new TV remote. The potential is there, but without intervention, it is useless. Dogs already possess the means to be taught, but it is up to us to teach them.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. When your dog appears to be at ease while inside the crate with the door ajar, you can help him adjust to the crate even further by slowly latching the door and rewarding him with treats fed to him through the spaces between the wires. At first, leave the dog enclosed in the crate for only short periods of time, such as 10 seconds, and then gradually increase the duration. If they become upset, you are moving too fast.
Whenever you have to correct your dog, make sure to speak using short and sharp language. Do not waste time ranting about how bad your dog is. Just say no, then let them know what behavior you want to see. Let your dog know that if you raise your voice they need to pay attention.
Don’t allow your dog to jump on you when you get home. Play time is great, but your dog needs to learn to stay calm as his master enters the room. To help your dog learn this behavior, ignore him when you enter the room. after you have been in there a few minutes, acknowledge him.
A dog will obsess about one thing until you divert its attention. Your dog can learn to focus less and less, except for your commands, by using repetition.
Hopefully you now feel more capable to train your dog after reading this article. Your dog will enjoy making you happy and seeing your reaction.