If you have never trained a dog before and are just getting to know your dog, expect some frustration. However, by using the advice found here you will discover how to improve your relationship with your pet and build a stronger understanding of your animal’s needs as well as yours.
There are different tricks you can try when you are crate training your dog. If your dog does not want to go into the crate but one of his favorite toys inside and close the door. The dog will smell the bone and want to go racing into the crate to eat it. Once in the crate, let them know they did a good job by praising them.
Positive reinforcement is important when training your dog. Treats are great to give your dog when he does something good, but timing is very important when doing so. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.
Specific feeding habits should be established for your dog. Teaching your dog to realize that when you place its food bowl down, it will be removed within 10-15 minutes, will help it understand that there is a feeding schedule to stick to. Your dog will eat their food in the time that you have alloted.
Look out for your dog’s nutrition the same way you would look after your own. An unhealthy diet can have several negative effects on your dog. It can negatively impact a dog’s health and disposition. Something as easy as proper nutrition can make a dog more obedient.
Since you have now read this article with its many ideas, tricks, tips and techniques, you can have a better behaved dog for a happier home. Give the tips listed in this article a shot. You may find that it is much easier to train your pup.