Problems With Your Puppy? Try These Tips!

No dog should ever end up in a shelter because of bad behavior! The truth is that a bad owner who didn’t train them is to blame. A well trained dog can become a happy, healthy, and well adjusted member of the family. A great dog can be yours; just read on.

It is important to have a consistent training method when crate training young puppies. If you remove the pup from the crate, see to it that he has the means to go potty. Over time, the puppy will be able to wait until the appropriate opportunity to answer the call of nature.

Verbal cues are very important to make sure that your dog is under your command. Using an affirmative word can help your dog understand they did their part and it is time for a treat.

If you encounter a dog with whom you are not acquainted, you should do so slowly and with the back of a hand outstretched. This lets the dog get accustomed to your smell and he will be more trusting towards you. Dogs that know your smell are less likely to fear you and more likely to obey commands.

Take extra care with the tone you use whenever you discipline your dog. Dogs are very empathic to their trainer’s emotions. It is okay to be stern when disciplining your dog.

Aggressive Dog

Be aware of the other dogs when taking yours for a walk. Not all dogs are friendly, and not all owners are responsible. If you happen upon an aggressive dog, walk away from the aggressive dog.

Hopefully, reading the information above is more than enough to make it clear that a rewarding dog-owner relationship is easy to achieve. Love, attention and training are the key components for a well-rounded dog. Keep the tips in this article in mind and you’ll have a great dog in no time.