A well-trained dog makes both you and your pet happy. When you are consistent with your dog, he knows what to expect. You will be less stressed knowing that he will behave himself when he is home alone or around other people. It will not always be easy to train your dog. It takes a lot of time and effort to properly train a dog.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. Do not rant on at length to your dog telling them how they were bad. Simply address the issue and move on. In addition, use an appropriate voice volume when you give commands, so that it grabs the dog’s attention and lets it know that you are serious.
Positive reinforcement is important when training your dog. It is important that you provide the right amount of treats at the correct times. Your dog does not know why they are getting the reward unless you do it right after the positive behavior.
Consistency is key in crate training a puppy. When your puppy gets out of its crate he will need to relieve himself. As he gets older, he will gain greater control of his bodily functions, making it easier to control himself.
You must begin your relationship with the dog as the boss for any training to be effective. It is important for your dog to know that you are the one who is in control, so that he respects and obeys you. Do not let your dog walk ahead of you when you go on walks.
Above all, the goal of a training program is to set well-defined expectations for your pet. Your relationship with other people is strengthened by shared respect and mutual understanding; a relationship with your pet is no different. Do not let your dog forget what has been learned. Keep his memory crisp, and do not let any deviations from acceptable behavior slide through. When the time comes that you have trained your dog in the basics, the things you and he can achieve have no limit.