If you’ve never done anything like it before, puppy training can feel like an impossible goal. You can become overwhelmed because there is so much information out there. This article is designed to help you begin canine training.
Crates should feel like a safe place to puppies. So, you should never use them as a way to discipline your dog. Dogs may need to be familiarized with the crate to feel comfortable and secure in it. There are many tricks that you can try to make it easier for both of you. If the dog doesn’t want to get in the crate try putting a chew toy in it and close the gate when they’re not there. They will want to get to the bone, which means going into the crate. When he does, praise him for it so he knows it was a good thing to do.
Unless you offer a distraction or stimulus, your dog will probably focus exclusively on a single thing. With enough repetition, your dog will focus on other things less and less, opting to wait for signals from you.
Make certain you’re consistent when you are crate training your young puppy. When letting a puppy out of a crate, you need to let them relieve themselves immediately. As you continue this training, your pet will begin to wait until he gets to the appropriate location to relieve himself.
As the dog gets better at training, you can let it have more freedom. Rewarding them by showing them you trust them more will only encourage better behavior. Just be careful not to overdo it on the freedom initially as it can set your puppy training efforts back.
These tips should have given you some great starting points. You will be more efficient if you establish a plan ahead of time.