There are many reasons people want their dogs to be trained. Some dogs get trained for work, some for hunting and some just to be a good dog around the home. Dogs are well known for their ability and desire to please. This makes them an ideal pet. The article here gives you some advice and tips when it comes time to train your loyal mutt.
When crate training your new puppy, take it in small manageable steps so the animal can become accustomed to the changes easily. Allow them to feel comfortable in their crate by closing the door and feeding them treats while praising them. Keep the gate closed for short periods of time, and work your way up to longer times. If the puppy gets too upset then you increased the time too much, too fast.
Consistency is of the utmost importance when it comes to crate training. Give the puppy consistent opportunities to relieve himself every time you let him out. Over time, the puppy will be able to wait until the appropriate opportunity to answer the call of nature.
Dog’s deserve more freedom as their training progresses. The balance between freedom and obedience will give your dog a satisfying life. Like most things, too much freedom can be counterproductive, so exercise caution with certain liberties.
Start small when you begin to work on training your dog to give your dog an easy start. Not only will you get the instant gratification of your success, but also your dog will gain the important foundation of what an acceptable trick or behavior is. This ensures your outcome is positive.
There are lots of breeds that are trained to do many things. Dogs have an innate desire to please their owners which make them very enjoyable companions. This article, hopefully, has helped you with some ideas that can make it less of a hassle to train your dog.