Dogs all need to be trained, whatever the reasons. This article will give you tips on how to go about canine training.
Do not tether two dogs close to each other. They could tangle the chains in such a way so that one or both of the dogs are stuck or injured. In the worst case, a large dog might be able to strangle or crush a smaller one, entirely by accident, while trying to free itself.
Try to mistakenly avoid reinforcing any behaviors that are unwanted when doing puppy training. Do not pay attention to your dog or pet it if he does something you are not happy about. For instance, do not pet the dog lovingly if it jumps on you the minute you arrive home if this is something you are attempting to cure.
Your dog must respect you in order for training to work. Otherwise, the dog will think that he is in charge and will not respond to your training tactics. For example, when you walk your dog you must be in front and you should insist your dog follows behind you.
Anytime your dog does something good, make sure you reward him. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending. Doing so leaves no question as to whether a behavior is considered acceptable or strictly forbidden.
If your dog jumps up, quickly bring your knee up to encounter his chest and say OFF! While this will not seriously hurt the animal, it is certainly unpleasant and therefore makes a powerful statement. Before long, you dog will stop his jumping on people altogether.
An untrained dog can destroy your house, as was previously mentioned. These tips should be helpful with teaching your dog to be a well-behaved member of your household.