Training your dog can feel overwhelming if you haven’t attempted it before. You can become overwhelmed because there is so much information out there. Here are some tips to get you started.
Crates should feel like a safe place to puppies. So, you should never use them as a way to discipline your dog. Dogs may need to be familiarized with the crate to feel comfortable and secure in it. There are many tricks that you can try to make it easier for both of you. If the dog doesn’t want to go inside the crate, put a rawhide bone in there and shut the door. Temptation wins with this exercise; your dog will be eager to enter the crate when a treat is waiting for him. Praise your dog once he gets into the crate.
Pet Needs
Keep your dog calm when you enter the room. Your pet needs play time (and you might too), but your pet needs to be calm when you step into rooms most of the time. Don’t acknowledge your dog until you decide. This will establish a controlled atmosphere.
Control how much you reward your dog. If your dog follows a training command properly, then it is acceptable to reward the behavior to a calm animal. If you are overly excited, the dog will become that way too. Remain calm, expect them to be calm, and then award them when appropriate.
Keep your dog well exercised and active. Dogs can become bored easily. Conditions of boredom are not conducive to training. Your dog will pay better attention to commands, as well as play with you more, when he has been exercised properly. Walk or run your dog frequently.
By following these tips, you should have a better understanding of how to train your dog. Keep them in mind and learn some tips of your own. Each dog is different and responds in his own way to training.