It can be very difficult and confusing to train a new dog. Of course obedience training is a necessity if you want a well-adapted and well-behaved dog. It is important that you use only positive training methods. When training your dog, you need to be both patient and consistent. Put aside some times every day to train your pet. Twenty to thirty minutes is fine, since that is the longest time they usually pay attention for. Your puppy will get bored and not be able to focus after 30 minutes.
Make the dog know that the crate is it’s home when you are doing crate training. At meal times always put their bowl of food inside the crate leaving the door open the whole time while they are eating. This will cause them to associate good things, such as eating, with their crate.
Dogs can have a one-track mind and remain focused on one thing until you break the dog out of it. With enough repetition, your dog will focus on other things less and less, opting to wait for signals from you.
Do not reinforce any negative behaviors accidentally. This means that you should never reward your dog, with treats or attention, for doing something you’re trying to train it out of. If they jump on you, don’t pet them, for example.
To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal know what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. A positive word will give your dog time to obey.
With these tips at hand, you’ll see that training your dog is not overtaxing. The result is that you will have a safer home, property and guests. Implementing the training tips given in this article will result in a simpler time training, particularly when you practice with patience.