If your dog is one of those innately obedient dogs, then congratulations, you don’t need these tips, but most dogs need a little of training, whether it’s to stop them from being overbearing with strangers or ripping up the upholstery. You should use the tips from this article to keep your dog under control and train it properly.
Multiple repetitions will be necessary for a dog to learn new commands. You may need to repeat the same command lesson from 25 to 30 times before your dog learns it. Try using the command more often and be very patient if you want your dog to learn.
Try to mistakenly avoid reinforcing any behaviors that are unwanted when doing canine training. Don’t give your dog any attention or treats when he is being bad. For instance, if your dog does not sit when commanded, do not rub his head affectionately unless he actually sits.
Limit the duration of training sessions. By spending too long on any single thing, your dog will likely become very bored and antsy. Try to keep the initial sessions limited to about 10 minutes.
Gently Squeeze
If your pet is prone to jumping onto your lap, you should gently squeeze his paws after he does so. This communicates that the behavior is unacceptable and should be avoided. As long as you gently squeeze their paws, you won’t cause harm to your dog. Instead, you’ll just give them an comfortable feeling. Before long, they will stop their habit of jumping on people due to this association.
Exercise your dog for at least an hour each day in addition to regular outside potty breaks and training sessions. Making sure your dog has enough exercise makes training sessions more effective and encourages regular good behavior from your dog. Fit dogs are happy and responsive to you.
Even your disobedient dog can be trained. Patience and information are all that are required to train that dog. After reading this article, you should be able to make training your dog the easiest experience possible.