Cool beans! So, what are you going to do next? You and your new dog will both be happier if he is well trained. Training your dog begins with knowing methods and best practices. These tips will help you understand these.
When you begin house training, select a phrase to use repeatedly with your pet. When you take your puppy outside, say “go potty” to them so they will eventually associate the phrase with going to the bathroom outside.
Among the initial commands a dog should learn is “leave it,” which instructs the dog to drop whatever it has and step away from it. This will help prevent them from chewing on your furniture or other items, as well as prevent them from having dangerous items in their mouths.
Make a point to enjoy your time with your dog while you are training. If you do so, your dog will feel closer to you, and even respond to training better. Training is fun for the dog, but you should set aside some real “play time” as well.
To prevent barking, teach your dog simple methods to quit them. Each time your dog barks, wave a treat in front of him and voice your command. You could give your dog treats. In time, your dog will learn to be quiet if he wants a treat.
Take extra care with the tone you use whenever you discipline your dog. Your pet is very in tune with your emotions. A firm but stern tone should be enough to reinforce discipline.
Don’t bog your puppy down with more information than he can process. Remember that all dogs have short attention spans and puppies even more so. If you try to do too much, the puppy will probably not remember much except that it was an unpleasant experience, and that will make it more difficult when the time comes for the next training session.
Being well trained makes for happy dogs, and happy dog owners as well. With the information here, you are on your way to successfully training your dog.