Dogs are members of the family, and there is nothing wrong with trying to train them in a friendly, gentle way. The following article will shed some light on some simple puppy training tricks and tips that you can use to your benefit. The more you are willing to learn about training your pet, the better your results will be.
Crate training is very beneficial, but there can be difficulties that the following tips can help with. If the dog doesn’t want to go inside the crate, put a rawhide bone in there and shut the door. A tempting bone will prove too hard to resist, and the dog will be panting to get into the crate in no time. Once they enter the crate, be sure to praise them to show that what they did was good.
You must begin your relationship with the dog as the boss for any training to be effective. He needs to know that you are the authority before he will let you train him. When you walk your dog, walk in front of him to establish leadership.
Make training for your dog a regular, repeated part of your time together to keep them familiar with the rules they’ve learned. It is easy to feel that once your dog’s training is over, the lessons are learned and will stay with the dog forever. Pets are just like humans, in that they follow habitual routines. Therefore, it is vital that your dog follows an established rule system at all times.
You should now feel a little more competent and comfortable in your role as a dog trainer. Using the information in this article serves to help you become a better listener and trainer, one who is able to truly understand your dog. The simplest ideas are the ones that can prove the most effective.