If you are a new dog owner, you can use this article to learn how to relate to your dog. These are a few tips for starting out.
Your training sessions must be long enough for your dog to learn the desired behavior but no so long that he becomes bored. Shorter training sessions are better at the beginning of your program. Watch to see if the dog’s attention begins to fade during sessions.
Try not to reinforce bad behaviors from your dog. This means you must not reward your dog with attention or treats for doing something you don’t want it to do. You should not pet your dog when it jumps on you or acknowledge its barking.
Your dog must realize that you are the leader of the pack. Put yourself in an authoritative position, so that your dog knows to obey you. When you walk with your dog, be sure to keep him at heel since you are the leader.
When you start canine training, come up with a verbal cue that will tell your pet they’ve followed your command. Even a simple monosyllabic spoken ‘yes’ can help the dog to connect the desired behavior with the imminent reward.
Don’t extend training sessions. When your dog doesn’t get bored, they’ll be a better training partner. Instead, have multiple, short sessions with breaks for playtime in between.
Call your pooch by his name to keep his attention focused on you. Early in your dog ownership, you should use your dog’s name several times a day, so he starts to understand that you want his attention. Put some thought into your dogs name, and choose one that isn’t too long and that isn’t too similar to other common words.
Dog training, through tips like these, is a fun and helpful hobby. These tips have turned you from a puppy novice into a mature dog owner.