Why did you want to get a dog? Maybe it was the doe-eyed dog that simply stole your heart. However, it is important to know how to teach the dog to behave so he is welcome in your home. Training your dog is essential. Keep reading to get the training done well.
Timing is everything in canine training, and you need to make sure you don’t overdo it. You should not over do it, train in small time increments. Know when your dog does not pay attention when you are training it.
Your dog needs to be active frequently. Almost all dogs have short attention spans. When dogs are bored they are difficult to train. A dog that is happy, and gets the attention that they crave, will be a better behaved and attentive dog. Go for a long walk with your dog.
Give them chew toys for pain relief while teething, and keep everything else out of reach. Give it one of his toys instead. To help your dog cope with painful teething, give him a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
Dogs generally focus on one thing while ignoring everything around them, unless something interrupts that intense focus. Eventually, you will be able to ensure that your dog is more focused on you and your commands than other distractions.
Multiple repetitions will be necessary for a dog to learn new commands. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Be patient and say the same command in the same way each time. Your dog will learn eventually.
So, now are you ready to get to work? The tips above offer some excellent insight into the proper strategy and supply some great ideas for those needing help. A well-behaved dog is a happy dog. Proper training takes time. You won’t regret the time you invested training your dog when you experience the joy of owning a well-trained pet. Use what you have learned here to create the appropriate training situation for your particular pet.