Many people think only professionals can train dogs well. This may be because they are not sure of the right way to train their dog. If you want to train your dog well, you must study proven training methods. Keep on reading to get some great training tips.
Crates should feel like a safe place to puppies. So, you should never use them as a way to discipline your dog. Dogs may need to be familiarized with the crate to feel comfortable and secure in it. There are many tricks that you can try to make it easier for both of you. If they shy away from the crate, try placing a chew bone and shutting its gate when they are not inside. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. Once in the crate, let them know they did a good job by praising them.
When training a puppy to use a crate it is important to take your time and start with only a few steps at a time. 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 the dog doesn’t like it, slow the process.
Hopefully with this knowledge, you will be more confident in training your dog. There is a lot more you need to know about training your dog. Do more research and apply the efficient strategies you find to train your dog successfully.