Most dogs think a lot alike, no matter their size or breed. If a pet owner understands the way that his or her pet thinks, it may be easier to train the animal. This article contains some universal puppy training techniques that clue humans in on canine thought.
When doing crate training, train your dog incrementally rather than trying to do it all at once. When they seem comfortable in it with the door open, try shutting the gate and feed them treats through the wires. Only keep the gate closed for short periods of time at first and increase time slowly. If your pet seems upset or agitated, you may need to slow down.
When training your dog, try to avoid reinforcing negative behavior. This means you must not reward your dog with attention or treats for doing something you don’t want it to do. For example, don’t rub your dog’s head when they jump up at you and when you come in the door if you don’t want them to jump.
Have a treat prepared for rewarding your dog when they follow a command properly. The treat helps your dog to know that you think he has done well. This is the proper way to make sure the dog knows the difference between good behavior and bad.
Exercise your dog for at least an hour each day in addition to regular outside potty breaks and training sessions. When your dog is worn out, his behavior will be better. A dog that’s well exercised is a responsive and content dog.
Understanding the way a dog thinks and the way that they process information can be the important step in training a dog. When you understand how your dog learns, you can develop a training program specifically tailored to your dog. Once someone knows a bit more about dogs, training becomes easier and more likely to work.