While many dogs are dropped off at shelters because their behavior was not what the owners expected, it is often possible to avoid this situation. Proper training can make any dog a valuable and loving asset for any family. It doesn’t have to be hard to train your dog, you will see that if you spend a little time it can be easy.
Get your dog into a feeding routine. He has to know when the food will arrive and it should be on schedule, but he also needs to know when the food will be removed again. Your dog will eat their food in the time that you have alloted.
Be sure to keep your dog active and engaged a great deal of the time. Dogs require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. A dog without interest in what you’re doing is more difficult to train. Your dogs will obey more quickly if you keep them well exercised. Take your dog on long walks or runs.
Be patient when teaching your dog, it will take some time. It’s very common to repeat a command up to 50 times before your dog can learn it. Keep teaching it and be patient. The dog will learn in time.
If you want your dog to follow the rules, keep training it, it needs to be refreshed! Some dog owners make the mistake of thinking that once training has ended, no further action is required. However, pets are ruled by habits, structure and routine in much that same way that humans are. You must remain strict with your dog.
Challenging though it may be, you can have a dog who is obedient, loving and healthy. Training your pet, offering him plenty of love and attention, and being mindful of your dog’s needs are key. Follow the steps listed above and your dog will become, and remain, an important part of your family.