Undesirable traits such as excessive barking, rowdiness and growling can be changed. If you have not trained these traits out of your dog, use these tips to correct this behavior. Proper training helps any dog to become the perfect, loyal companion.
Spend just the right amount of time training your dog, and do not wear it out. Begin with a short session training and increase the time daily. Pay attention to the point when your dog starts to get restless.
Try to think about what it would be like to be your dog. When your dog is slow to learn, you may become frustrated. Rather than giving up completely, you should try seeing things from your dogs perspective. Looking at things with this fresh mindset can help you to find new and effective ways to train your dog.
Specific feeding habits should be established for your dog. Train your dog to understand that you are going to remove their food bowl upon fifteen minutes of feeding them. This will establish a feeding schedule for your dog. Your dog will learn to finish eating before you take the dish away.
Disciplined leash walking is very important in puppy training. This is both for the dog’s safety and your own, as well.
You need to give your dog some exercise every day. If they are well-exercised, then you will have more efficient training. A dog is happy when it gets it exercise and a happy dog follows orders.
Always make use of positive reinforcement when it comes to training your dog. Use petting, positive words, and occasion treats to reward your dog whenever he does something good. You should not strike your dog or scream at them. These are inneffective punishments and will only cause fear. Firmness, positivity and consistency are the keys to solid dog training.
Puppy training intimidates many owners; but, it is actually very easy. With solid information and a good mindset on the part of the owner, training your dog can happen. Dogs are wonderfully loyal so they will enjoy the training period, if only for the fact they are trying to please you.