Training a dog can seem hard, confusing or overwhelming for a person that has never gone through it. You can have information overload when you think of all the resources you have at your disposal. Read on for some simple, basic tips arranged to help you get started.
Timing is essential when you are training your dog, so you want to spend enough time training them but do not want go overboard. Begin with a training session that lasts a few minutes, and do it for a bit longer every day. Pay attention and end the session when your dog loses interest.
Put yourself in the dog’s situation. Sometimes, training will get frustrating, but you will need to have patience. You should never give up on them, try looking at it from your dog’s vantage point. Try to see the world through their eyes.
Train your dog to remain calm when you walk into the room. While playtime is valuable for every pet, dogs ought to be calm whenever you come into a room. Don’t acknowledge your dog when you enter the room. By doing this, you will be able to create a controlled environment in which you determine when and how play time begins.
Crate training requires extreme consistency. Whenever you let your puppy out of the crate, he must be given the immediate chance to go potty. Eventually, your dog will wait until you let him out of his crate to relive himself.
Do not reinforce any negative behaviors accidentally. This means that you should never reward your dog, with treats or attention, for doing something you’re trying to train it out of. This includes things like petting them when they jump on you at the door.
These tips have hopefully given you some insight and usable suggestions. Keeping these tips in mind when you start training your dog can help you become a very happy dog owner.