Animal shelters are packed with dogs that owners give away due to behavioral problems. You can prevent this from happening. Proper training can make any dog a valuable and loving asset for any family. As long as you are willing to put the time in, training your dog can be an easy and fun process.
Timing is essential when you are training your dog, so you want to spend enough time training them but do not want go overboard. Begin with a training session that lasts a few minutes, and do it for a bit longer every day. Pay attention and end the session when your dog loses interest.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. It’s very common to repeat a command up to 50 times before your dog can learn it. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
Teaching dogs to roll over can be easy, provided some treats are on hand. First, make sure the dog is in a laying position. Now, with a treat in your palm, move your hand from one side of the dog’s face to the other. Your dog is probably going to follow the treat in your hand with his nose, which means he will rollover his whole body. Say “roll over” as you perform the maneuver. Be persistent and do not give up; it might take a while but will be worth it once they learn it.
If your dog wants to jump you should squeeze their paws when they do so, they will know that they shouldn’t do that. 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. After a while, they will stop jumping on people because they will associate it with the uncomfortable feeling.
In conclusion, it’s not impossible to have a well-behaved dog. Training your pet, offering him plenty of love and attention, and being mindful of your dog’s needs are key. Properly training your dog will really make life easier on your both.