Lots of people enjoy owning a dog. Dogs can bring lots of happiness and love into our lives. Bringing home a puppy can be a lot of work. You will have to do lots of training. Thankfully, this article should provide you with a ton of training advice you can use starting today.
Gradual increments are easiest on your dog when going through crate training. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Start with short times numbering in mere seconds, and increase the intervals gradually. If your pet seems upset or agitated, you may need to slow down.
Keep your dog active. Dogs are easily bored. Conditions of boredom are not conducive to training. When your dog gets regular exercise, he will be much happier and will pay attention more easily. Make long walks or daily runs a part of your routine that you and your dog can look forward to.
Make sure your teething puppy has a bunch of chew toys readily available to him, and keep other things he likes to chew on away from him. You should replace the object with a chew toy as soon as this occurs so your dog understands what is okay to chew on. If your puppy needs to chew because he is teething, try a frozen washcloth.
Try not to reinforce bad behavior in your dog by accident. Don’t ever reward a dog that is behaving badly. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.
Now you are armed with the knowledge of how to train your puppy. Be patient with your animal and make sure, above all, that you show your dog when he is doing the right thing. These tips will not be mastered overnight, but you and your dog will soon get there.