The dog that you have just adopted may seem less like Lassie, and more like Cujo. Luckily, it just takes some elementary puppy training to help your dog understand what sort of behavior is expected.
Crate training is very beneficial, but there can be difficulties that the following tips can help with. A dog is naturally hesitant about a crate at first. A way to get them interested is to put their favorite toy in the crate, then shut the door. Your dog will want to get into the crate in order to eat the treat. If they do go into the crate, offer up praise and a treat.
A main focus of training is timing your sessions appropriately. Shorter training sessions are better at the beginning of your program. End the session as soon as your dog’s attention begins to stray.
Control how much you reward your dog. If your dog is responding to your commands and is not overly excited, give him a treat. If you get excited, the dog will become excited and everything will be out of control. Stay calm, have them be calm, and reward them for appropriate behavior.
Anytime your dog does something good, make sure you reward him. The reward is a great way to teach your dog that he has performed a task that you wanted him to do. This is a great way to make certain the dog grasps what is right and what is wrong.
When it’s time to introduce house training to your dog, put him on a consistent schedule of eating and elimination. This gives you important forehand knowledge to prevent accidents and your dog an association of cause and effect to follow. This schedule also teaches dogs what it means to “hold it”.
Most people are surprised how quickly their dog can learn from training and how fast they get results. So if you are looking to change any of your dog’s wayward ways, try some of our tips for quick success!