Dogs are naturally curious, which at times can lead to big time disasters! However, there’s still hope! A bit of training goes a long way in reducing bad dog behavior.
Try to see things from your dog’s eyes. It is easy to get frustrated with your dog if they are not learning very basic things quickly or at all. Rather than giving up completely, you should try seeing things from your dogs perspective. You should think about how your dog might see things in the world.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. You might have to keep repeating something to a dog as much as fifty times for it to ‘click’. Keep working patiently on the command- he’ll get it with time.
When you are trying to house train your puppy, keep in mind that everything that you put in, will come out. To keep your puppies toiletry habits regular, feed him a high quality food 2-3 times a day at the same time each day. This way, you will have a good idea of when your pup needs to go out, so that there is less of a chance that an accident will occur.
Have verbal cues so that your pet will know exactly when they complete a command correctly. For example, using the word “yes” can let your dog know they can retrieve their reward.
It is important to get your dog trained to walk nicely on his leash. Think of the leash as a safety requirement.
When training your dog, always remember to have fun. When you play with your dog, you help make a stranger bond between the two of you. In return, he becomes more receptive to being trained. Training is fun for your dog, but it doesn’t always have to be about learning something new. Play for the sake of playing.
You will be amazed at the results once you start applying these tips. Consider giving some of the ideas outlined above a try, in order to improve the bond between you and your dog.