Unacceptable behavior in dogs, such as aggression, barking, growling and various others, can be corrected through proper training. Even if there are still a few slip-ups, any behavior can be modified with the tips in this article. Canine training can turn a dog into an ideal pet.
Be sure to feed your dog healthy foods and treats. A bad diet can cause your dog many problems. It can negatively impact a dog’s health and disposition. Improving your dog’s diet will also improve its mental capacity.
Dogs have tunnel vision and will focus on one thing to the exclusion of all else. Repetition and practice will result in your dog waiting to take cues from you rather than being distracted by other things.
Never chain two dogs too close to each other. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. For example, a large dog could tangle the chain with a smaller dog, wrapping the chain around the neck of the small dog, causing it to die.
Have verbal cues so that your pet will know exactly when they complete a command correctly. One good word can act as an appreciated segue from the good behavior to the ultimate reward.
Continuously maintain all training that you have done with your dog, and consider adding new behaviors as you go. One of the most common mistakes pet owners make is assuming that once training has been completed, no maintenance is required thereafter. However, pets are ruled by habits, structure and routine in much that same way that humans are. Make sure your dog has a regular routine.
Some dog owners tend to make the entire training process more complicated than it needs to be. With the right mindset and good information, the owner can accomplish successfully training their companion. Dogs are capable of thriving with the right training.