What a great thing! Training should begin immediately after you have gotten home with your new pet. The right training will make both you and your dog happy. These tips will give you all the tools you need to train your pet.
Whenever your dog improves in his training, allow him some extra freedom. This balance between obedience and freedom will provide your dog with a very satisfying life. Avoid giving too much freedom early on, as this can easily counteract your training.
When house training your pup, you should adhere to a regular schedule of feeding and elimination. Then you will be aware when your dog needs to go outside to use the bathroom. When a dog has a schedule, they also learn the valuable skill of “holding it” until you take him for his next scheduled trip outside.
If your pet is prone to jumping onto your lap, you should gently squeeze his paws after he does so. This communicates that the behavior is unacceptable and should be avoided. This does not hurt the dog if you do it lightly, but it is an uncomfortable feeling for them. Since it is so uncomfortable, they’ll avoid jumping on people.
Train your dog to stop barking with a treat. Choose words to use, such as “quiet”, and when they bark, use the word or words and give them a treat when they stop. Only give the treat when you dog has done as you have asked. By consistently repeating this, your dog will be quiet because he wants the treat.
It is vital to keep some slack in the leash when you are trying to train a dog. Canines are prone to being explorers when they are out and about. Because of their eagerness; they tend to strain on the limits of a leash. Instead of setting up this dynamic, put some slack into the leash in order to help your pet walk with you.
When a dog is trained well and behaves properly, both the owner and the dog are happy. This article has hopefully laid a foundation for success as you start training your pet.