It can sometimes be frustrating to train a dog, particularly at first. This advice will get you started on improving your relationship and your pet’s confidence.
Positive reinforcement is important when training your dog. Quantity and timing are important when it comes to rewards. Dogs will not understand why you are rewarding them if you wait too long to do it.
Avoid restraining two dogs too closely together. The leashes or chains can become intertwined, causing harm to one or more of the dogs. It can even be fatal if you tie a large dog up with a small dog, and the large dog ends up getting a chain wrapped around the small dog’s neck.
A number of repetitions will be necessary before your dog will be able to master a new command. You may need to repeat the same command lesson from 25 to 30 times before your dog learns it. Continue trying the same command and be patient, your dog will get it.
While training your dog, make sure both of you are having fun. Playing with your dog helps build a stronger bond between dog and human, which encourages the dog to respond positively during training. Training is fun for the dog, but you should set aside some real “play time” as well.
Primary reinforcement is good to use when training your dog. This means you should reward it for good behavior. Use things such as treats or petting your dog to reinforce good behavior. This teaches your dog something that they desire.
If your dog barks a lot, try getting them accustomed to whatever causes the problem. A variety of things can cause this, whether other animals, unknown people or specific sounds. Once used to these things, your pet will know that barking is not necessary.
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of how to properly train your dog. Use this information to have a great puppy!