You dreamed of bringing home Lassie, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! There is good news – you can train your dog so they are better behaved in a short time.
When crate training a puppy, try to make your puppy feel like the crate is his home. At meal times always put their bowl of food inside the crate leaving the door open the whole time while they are eating. This will give your dog a positive association with the crate.
Consider things from your dog’s perspective. You can easily become frustrated with your pet if they do not learn the basics quickly or not at all. Try to think the way your dog does. Your dog may not understand because it hasn’t been said enough.
Don’t reinforce your dog’s negative behavior by accident. Thus, you must not reward the dog if it does something you are working to stop. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.
Shock Collars
Avoid costly training tools such as shock collars. In many cases, they do not live up to the advertising expectations created, and are just more money than more effective and traditional training tools. Additionally, the use of devices such as shock collars can break your dog’s spirit and ruin him as an enjoyable family pet. This technique can yield negative results.
Have a treat ready to reward your dog after it properly completes a task you ask it to do. You want your pet to know that you are pleased with his behavior. This will teach your dog what behavior is correct and expected.
Many dog owners are surprised to find that canine training is a much easier and faster process than they had expected. If you and your dog need to spend some quality time together, try working with him on some of these dog training tips.