Many people worry that taking a dominant role in training their dog will affect their friendly and loving relationship. This article should help you to gain a greater understanding of how and why puppy training works. It’s important to become educated about training when you are beginning your training.
Put yourself in your dog’s proverbial shoes, or paws, rather. Frustration can be easily acquired if the dog fails to learn simple things in a rapid manner. Rather than abandoning the training, consider what the dog might be thinking. Looking at the world through their eyes could give you new insights about training them.
Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. Boredom often befalls an inactive dog, or he may find himself in a “mutt rut” with a dull and listless routine. When a dog is bored, he will be hard to train. Your dogs will obey more quickly if you keep them well exercised. Bring your dog along when you walk or jog.
A puppy should have chew toys to get him through the teething pains. Keep other things out of his reach. Take it away, and give him a chew toy. Teething can cause puppies significant pain. Give them relief by letting them chew on a washcloth that is wet and frozen.
Dogs generally focus on one thing while ignoring everything around them, unless something interrupts that intense focus. Dogs learn by repetition so with continued training, your dog will immediately focus on what you are saying.
When training your dog, try to avoid reinforcing negative behavior. Never give your dog any treats or special attention for doing bad things. For example, do not pet your dog gently when they leap on you if you want them to stop the behavior.
This is the first step in learning how to train your dog properly. If you are willing to experiment with the advice from this article, soon you will be more capable of becoming an effective trainer and master for your pet. Simple advice will take you far.