You want to keep your dog indoors, however this is proving to be a challenge because your dog does not respect your belongings. He’s urinating on the rug and destroying your furnishings, and it’s all because you didn’t train him. You will see from this article how to have a dog that can live indoors without such things happening.
Your training sessions must be long enough for your dog to learn the desired behavior but no so long that he becomes bored. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend training them each session. Pay attention and end the session when your dog loses interest.
Dogs have tunnel vision and will focus on one thing to the exclusion of all else. If you get your dog to focus on you, it will help his behavior.
It is best to train your pet without unintentionally affirming his undesirable behaviors and mistakes. This means don’t give your dog treats or attention for something he should not be doing. 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.
When you start canine training, come up with a verbal cue that will tell your pet they’ve followed your command. The word “yes” may serve as a good gap-filler in between the dog’s good behavior and the giving of the reward.
Shock Collars
Do not use shock collars and similar training devices. These devices are expensive and do not always work as well as you would expect them to. Plus, shock collars are not positive reinforcement when your dog is exhibiting proper behavior. These methods yield negative results.
Keeping your dog indoors can be very challenging. Maybe your dog is ruining your belongings, and your patience is running out. The steps here will help you make your dog a more manageable pet.