When you first brought your dog home, you were probably having visions of Lassie, but there have probably been days that you were remembering Cujo more. With some consistent training, you can transform your rambunctious dog into an intelligent and attentive companion.
Tempting Treat
If you in the crate training phase of your training program, you can use a few techniques to speed it up. To get a hesitant dog enthusiastic about getting in a crate, put a tempting treat like a fresh chew toy inside and close it up while your dog is outside. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. Open the door, and praise them when they go inside.
Dogs should never be tied up close to each other. If chains get intertwined, the dogs can get hurt. If one dog happens to be much larger than the other, the small dog could get tangled to the point that it could choke to death.
Before you begin training your dog, you need to establish yourself as the alpha. The dog will have little respect for you and it won’t obey if you do not show that you are the one in charge. Don’t let your dog control the direction or pace of your walks.
You must teach your dog how to walk correctly when the leash is attached. This is important for the safety of your pet, and it is also beneficial for you as well.
If your dog leaps on you, hold his paws and squeeze them a little so he will know this is not acceptable. This does not hurt the dog if you do it lightly, but it is an uncomfortable feeling for them. They learn that if they want to avoid that discomfort, they need to refrain from jumping up.
Dog owners are usually thrilled at the almost immediate results they obtain by implementing some basic training techniques into their lives. So if your dogs relationship with you seems strained, try using these tips.