The reason why so many dogs are in shelters is because it doesn’t work out well with the owner. However, this does not have to be. A well trained dog can become a happy, healthy, and well adjusted member of the family. Training your dog can be simple to do, if you use the following steps.
Try to walk in your dogs shoes before you criticize them. You can easily become frustrated with your pet if they do not learn the basics quickly or not at all. Instead of being frustrated, try to think like your dog. This allows you to gain more insight into what is most likely to work and what should be avoided.
Use a controlled and calm behavior when rewarding your dog for good behavior. If your pet successfully completes a task, then reward him only if he/she is calm. Don’t get too excited, though, as your excitement may cause them to break their concentration. Maintain a calm atmosphere and provide an appropriate reward.
Consistency is critical for crate training to succeed. When you let the puppy out of his crate you must immediately and unfailingly allow him the opportunity to relieve himself. Your puppy will eventually become able to relieve itself less frequently.
When you start training your dog, come up with a verbal cue that will tell your pet they’ve followed your command. Certain words like “yes” are great for bridging the time between obeying an order and receiving the reward.
Pay attention to how much time you spend training in one session. A long, uninterrupted training period is going to exhaust your dog’s attention. Limit the amount of time you train at first to less than 10 minutes.
Challenging though it may be, you can have a dog who is obedient, loving and healthy. You need to show him love, cater to his needs and train him properly. Utilize the tactics above to help your dog become a part of the family.