Many people get a new puppy or dog on a whim. If you’ve started considering getting one, congratulations! If you train your dog well, you will have a friend for life. Whether at home or away, you will begin to trust your dog and it will know what you expect. Continue reading to gain great insights into developing a strong bond with your pet.
When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. Once your puppy feels comfortable in the open crate, close the door and offer the dog a treat. Only keep the gate closed for short periods of time at first and increase time slowly. Freaking out your dog is a sign that you need to slow down.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. Yelling and screaming at your dog is counterproductive. Just say no, then show it what to do instead. Make sure your voice sounds firm and businesslike.
Keep your dog well exercised and active. Dogs can get bored easily. Bored dogs are difficult to train. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. It is a great idea to take your dog out on runs or walks through the neighborhood.
Never tie two or more dogs in close vicinity to one another. The restraints for each dog can become tangled and in an effort to free themselves, they can be injured. If one dog happens to be much larger than the other, the small dog could get tangled to the point that it could choke to death.
It is hoped you have discovered a few tips to improve your relationship with your pet. Apply the information that fits your circumstances. You are probably ready to train your cute dog. Success can only be found through consistent training. Make sure you train your pet well. Best wishes to you and your furry family member.