Trainers always experience a better relationship with their dog than an untrained dog. A dog who is successfully trained will bring a lot of happiness to you and your home. Keep reading to build a better pet-owner relationship.
By giving your dog the proper amount of rewards, you’ll have an easier time training. Knowing when to give him a treat, and how much, is paramount. Dogs can get confused if they are rewarded at inappropriate times.
It takes many repetitions before a dog is able to learn new commands. It may take as many as fifty repetitions before your dog learns the command. Be patient and say the same command in the same way each time. Your dog will learn eventually.
Avoid reinforcing negative behavior. Do not pay attention to your dog or pet it if he does something you are not happy about. You should not pet your dog when it jumps on you or acknowledge its barking.
The first step in canine training is commanding control. Your dog will neither obey nor respect you if he believes he is the leader of your household. Do not let your dog walk ahead of you when you go on walks.
When starting to train a dog, make verbal cues that let the animal know the exact time when they correctly carry out a command. A word like “yes” can be an effective bridge between the time that the dog exhibits the behavior and the time that they receive the reward.
Take caution when near an unfamiliar dog and offer them a chance to sniff your hands. This helps the dog become familiar with your scent and engenders trust. The dog will no longer be afraid after he is able to recongnize the scent and may begin to follow commands.
Dog owners are often amazed at how easy it is to train even the most problematic pet. A solid training program and a dedicated owner can achieve results quickly and with as little stress as possible. If you just stay consistent it is easy to train a pet.