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.
There are several techniques to make crate training your dog easier. Place a treat inside the crate and shut its gate in front of your dog. The dog will smell the bone and want to go racing into the crate to eat it. Once they enter the crate, be sure to praise them to show that what they did was good.
When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. As soon as they start to feel comfortable in the crate when the door is open, try closing the gate and have them eat inside. Only keep the gate closed for short periods of time at first and increase time slowly. If they become upset, you are moving too fast.
Your dog’s diet should be healthy and balanced. A poor diet will negatively affect your dog’s skin, eyes, muscles, bones and joints. Not only is it unhealthy, it can affect the way they behave. Something as easy as proper nutrition can make a dog more obedient.
Include plenty of physical activity in your dog’s training routine. Dogs can become bored easily. When a dog is bored, he will be hard to train. You will find that your dog will pay more attention to you when it is exercised and happy. Bring your dog along when you walk or jog.
Many dog owners are surprised by the ease with which canine training can be integrated into their schedules. They are further amazed when they begin
to see great results in no time at all. If your dog is exhibiting signs of bad behavior, use some of these training tips.