Lots of great reasons exist for getting yourself a dog. Perhaps a cute puppy made you melt and you brought it home without really thinking. No matter what your reasoning for getting a dog, having a well trained one will be ideal. You must train to get there. The tips provided in this article will help you fashion a program that creates a harmonious environment for you and your dog.
When you are working on crate training with your new dog or puppy, always take steps to let them know it’s their home. You should put their food in the crate when they eat, but leave the door open. The dog will recognize the crate as having delicious food.
There are different tricks you can try when you are crate training your dog. If your puppy seems reluctant about entering the crate, place a chew toy inside and close the door to the kennel. A tempting bone will prove too hard to resist, and the dog will be panting to get into the crate in no time. After they enter the crate, be sure to give them love and attention to let them know they did something to please you.
Give your puppy time to be okay with a crate by taking the training one small step at a time. When your dog appears to be at ease while inside the crate with the door ajar, you can help him adjust to the crate even further by slowly latching the door and rewarding him with treats fed to him through the spaces between the wires. Start off with small periods, for example 10 seconds or so, and gradually increase crate time. If you notice the animal becoming tense or confused, you are probably proceeding too quickly.
Are you finally ready to continue training your dog? Hopefully, you’ve gotten enough ideas here to get started. Remember, an obedient dog is the goal. But, you have to apply yourself. But, remember, it will be very worth it; your pup will grow into the perfect companion. Use what you have learned here to create the appropriate training situation for your particular pet.