Sometimes it may feel as though you brought home Cujo instead of Lassie! There is hope! You can train aggressive or naughty behaviors out of your dog.
Generous rewards are a key part of training. Knowing when to give him a treat, and how much, is paramount. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.
Stay consistent when it comes to feeding your dog. Your dog will begin to recognize there is a routine if you regularly remove the food bowl 10 or 15 minutes after you put it down. Before long, your dog will complete its meal before the time comes for you to take the dish away.
Make sure that there is a calm environment in the room where your dog is. It is okay to have play time, but when you enter a room your dog should be calm. Avoid acknowledging him as you enter. This helps to maintain a controlled atmosphere.
Use consistency when you are crate training your young puppy. If you remove the pup from the crate, see to it that he has the means to go potty. When done with consistency, your dog will trust you and wait for the right time to relieve himself.
Come up with a phrase that you can teach your puppy during house training. Use the same word or phrase each time you bring him out to go to the bathroom so that he understands what you want him to do and makes a memory link between the phrase and the act.
Dog owners are usually thrilled at the almost immediate results they obtain by implementing some basic training techniques into their lives. Try some of the tips above if you feel a strain on the relationship between you and your dog.