Keeping your dog inside all day can be challenging if your dog is not trained to respect your belongings. Without proper training, you can expect accidents in the house and destroyed property. You will see from this article how to have a dog that can live indoors without such things happening.
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Don’t scream and yell and throw a fit. Say NO and redirect your dog to the desired behavior. Use a tone which is obviously one of consternation.
Use a controlled and calm behavior when rewarding your dog for good behavior. Immediately after the animal acts in accordance with your command, reward him. This helps to calm the animal and reinforce your training efforts. You might be happy about the progress your dog has made but you need to quell your excitment. Be calm and be sure to reward appropriately.
Repetition is key to teaching your dog new commands. You may need to repeat the command more than 20 or 30 times. Be patient and continue using a command until your dog learns it.
Showing him that you are in control is the first lesson to teach your dog. It is important for your dog to know that you are the one who is in control, so that he respects and obeys you. Avoid allowing your dog to lead you during walks. Instead, walk in front of your dog to show that you are the leader of this pack.
With the right encouragement, most dogs can learn to roll over pretty quickly. Initially, try to get your dog to lay on the floor. The next step is to hold a treat close to the floor by the dog’s head then continue to move the treat over his head until you reach the other side. He should follow the treat with his nose, causing him to roll his whole body over. While rolling, use your vocal command. Make sure you are patient because this is likely to take several attempts. However, your dog will eventually learn this command.
As this article has shown you can keep a dog indoors. Your furnishings are being destroyed, and your patience has reached its limit. Use these steps to learn the proper way to train a dog to behave indoors.