Your dog is a member of your family. Sadly, your dog doesn’t understand that your things are valuable to you. If it looks chewable, it is probably going to be chewed. The following article will offer many proven techniques to help train your dog effectively.
Small steps, gentle ways and patience are all a part of getting your puppy used to their crate. Once your dog seems to have acclimated to the crate itself, close the gate and feeding him through it. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If the puppy becomes upset, you may be progressing too quickly.
If you have to give your dog a verbal correction, be sure that they are sharp, to the point, and short. There’s no point in ranting at your dog. Simply address the issue and move on. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.
As the dog gets better at training, you can let it have more freedom. Balancing obedience and liberty make dogs feel very satisfied. However, don’t allow your dog to have too much freedom because this could negatively impact your training.
Walking on a leash is a big step in your dog’s training. This will help to keep both of you safe while taking walks.
Start training your dog with some easy exercises. Not only will you get the instant gratification of your success, but also your dog will gain the important foundation of what an acceptable trick or behavior is. This will give you positive results from the onset.
Every dog owner wants to help their pet become a well-adjusted member of the family and eliminate unsavory behavior like chewing and scratching on the furniture. A well-behaved pet is less likely to injure himself and will also help you avoid the cost and frustration of household repairs. Use the advice from this article to prevent your dog from engaging in destructive behavior.