When you first brought your dog home, you were probably having visions of Lassie, but there have probably been days that you were remembering Cujo more. With some training, you can have a well behaved pet.
Always treat a dog after completing tasks. You want your dog to recognize that when you give it a command and it does the task, it is doing what you want it to do. This can establish right from wrong quickly and efficiently.
Approach an unknown dog slowly and let him smell your outstretched hand. He’ll learn your scent and begin to have trust. Once the dog recognizes your scent, he will not be afraid of you and will be more likely to follow your commands.
Remember to exercise patience whenever training your dog. Patience helps avert anger and frustration throughout the training process. Your dog wants to do what you ask him to, but you have to give him the commands in a way in which he understands what is expected.
Begin your canine training session with something that your dog will be able to learn easily. This will cause you to get your dog to learn its first trick quickly, which is rewarding. It will also show your dog what training is all about. Using this method as you train produces better results.
“Leave it” is a very important command that teaches your dog to drop whatever it is holding. This should be the first command you teach. This basic command is extremely helpful when your dog is chewing on something he shouldn’t and also helps to keep him away from dangerous items.
A lot of pet owners are pleasantly surprised how canine behavior training can fit seamlessly into their lives and just how soon they can see positive effects. So if the relationship with your dog is not as good as it should be, try a few of these suggestions.