Some people shy away from training their own dog for fear that it will be too hard. This is mainly due to the fact that they aren’t sure how to train their dogs in the first place. As you expand your knowledge of training your dog, you will begin learning new methods on how to train your pet. In this article, we will present a number of tried-and-true dog training methods.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. Do not waste time ranting about how bad your dog is. Just tell them no, and redirect them to the task you are asking them to do. Do not scream, but rather use a loud and firm voice so they understand that you are serious.
Multiple repetitions will be necessary for a dog to learn new commands. You may need to repeat the same command lesson from 25 to 30 times before your dog learns it. Keep working patiently on the command- he’ll get it with time.
Let your dog have more freedom as he or she starts to behave and listen to commands more. The right balance of training, obedience and freedom ensures your dog has an enjoyable life. Try to remember that you shouldn’t provide a lot freedom at one time, as it could regress the training that you’ve been doing.
When you are approaching an unfamiliar dog, be sure to approach slowly and offer the dog the back of your hand to sniff. The dog will become familiar with your smell and recognize the scent in the future. As the dog begins to trust you, he will more likely follow your commands.
Hopefully with this knowledge, you will be more confident in training your dog. This information is a good start, but there’s always new things to learn, so be sure to keep an eye out for new information to see results sooner.