Anyone new to puppy training may find the prospect of it to be overwhelming and even somewhat intimidating. You can easily be lead to information overload because of all of the resources available to new trainers. These are just some tips to help you start out with puppy training the right way.
There are different tricks you can try when you are crate training your dog. If your pet is nervous about the crate, consider putting a toy or treat inside to motivate them to go in. The puppy will want to enter the kennel to retrieve the treat. After they have entered the crate, be sure to give them praise so they understand that they have done a good thing.
When corrected your dog verbally, make sure to use sharp, concise wording. Yelling and screaming at your dog is counterproductive. Say no and give them a command to do the right thing. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.
Do not tie a dog up near another dog, or dogs. Doing so could cause injuries to the dogs if they become entangled in the chains and attempt to free themselves. Particularly in the case of a large dog and a small dog, the animals may get so tangled that the smaller dog has his airway cut off and dies.
Training is an ongoing process – your dog needs to be constantly reminded of the rules! It is easy to feel that once your dog’s training is over, the lessons are learned and will stay with the dog forever. Don’t allow your dog to get out of the habit of good behavior. It’s important to be consistent with the rules for your dog.
Hopefully, these tips have provided you with some very valuable suggestions. Keeping these tips in mind when you start training your dog can help you become a very happy dog owner.