Dogs of all sizes generally have the same mindset. Once you get a better understanding of how a dog thinks, you will be more efficient in training yours. If someone doesn’t know this already, they’re in luck as this article will give them a little insight.
Use small steps when training a dog or pup to get into a crate, so that they can become familiar with it. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If the dog becomes agitated, slow down a little more to make them more comfortable.
Try to think like your dog. Frustration can be easily acquired if the dog fails to learn simple things in a rapid manner. Do not give up! Switch things up by thinking like a dog. Trying to see things the way that your dog does may be able to give you an idea of the right kind of training for your dog.
It may take several times for your dog to learn new commands. You might have to keep repeating something to a dog as much as fifty times for it to ‘click’. Continue trying the same command and be patient, your dog will get it.
When training your dogs, always use the same tone of voice and volume level when you give a command. This lets them know you’re serious and that they must obey. It also helps the dog to understand the difference between a sharp tone for discipline and a sharp but non-punishing command.
Therefore, understanding how a dog’s mind works is the most important step for training it. Training programs that make use of such insight, along with thorough preparation, tend to be highly successful. If one learns about their dog then one will be able to train him better.