People of all ages love the companionship of a pet, and dogs are by far one of the most popular choices. It is common for young animals, such as puppies, to be over-curious and to inadvertently cause damage while they explore their surroundings. Read on for some ideas on training your dog.
Trying to understand how your dog is feeling. It’s easy to get irritated with them when they aren’t learning the basics quickly or even at all. It might make things easier if you ask yourself what is going on in your dog’s mind. Imagining things as they see things may give you a different perspective in training them.
Keep your dog well exercised and active. Dogs can get bored easily. Bored dogs are harder to train. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. Lead your dog on the path to fitness by walking or jogging every day.
Dogs can have a one-track mind and remain focused on one thing until you break the dog out of it. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal know what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. Even a simple monosyllabic spoken ‘yes’ can help the dog to connect the desired behavior with the imminent reward.
Pick a consistent phrase to use with your puppy while house training. Every single time you take your pup to do his business, say something like “need to go out?”. It does not matter the phrase you choose, as long as you keep it consistent. This will keep him focused, and will teach him to associate those words with the action of relieving himself.
It is completely possible to have an orderly house and own a dog that you love. A rambunctious and destructive pet can quickly ruin the appearance of your home indoors and from the outside, but an effective training program can solve the problem. Use the advice in this article for a peaceful coexistence with your dog.