Be sure you are walking your dog and not the other way around! This article will provide you with the essential puppy training knowledge that every dog owner should have in their brain.
When you correct your dog verbally, try making those corrections short and straight to the point. Don’t scream and yell and throw a fit. Just say no and direct them on what it is you desire for them to do. Your tone should be stern to let them know you are serious.
Keep your dog well exercised and active. Don’t let your dog sit around with nothing to do. They won’t get any exercise that way and if they’re too bored, they might sniff around and get into some trouble. Bored dogs are harder to train. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. Go for a long walk with your dog.
Do not tie a dog up near another dog, or dogs. This is due to the fact that they could become tangled in each others cords and end up injuring themselves when trying to get free. If dogs get tangled up too severely, one can get wrapped up so badly it could close off the airway, and he could die.
Stay away from high end training devices like shock collars. They are both expensive and unlikely to work properly. They aren’t engaging in positive reinforcement either. In short, using techniques like this could have negative effects.
When training your dog, one of the first commands they should be aware of is the “drop” command, which lets them know they should drop any items they have in their mouth. You can use this command for a number of purposes. For example, it is used to prevent the dog from chewing on something or even to guide them out of harm’s way.
Not knowing how to properly train your dog can be frustrating to both you and your pooch. Now that you are armed with the advice you need, you can get started on training your pooch to be a happy and healthy member of the family.