Training a new puppy can be overwhelming. However, it is important to train your dog to obey, for the sake of ensuring safety for your dog, for your home and possessions and for people around you. It is important that you use only positive training methods. Consistency and patience are key elements in puppy training. Schedule half an hour each day to train your dog and no more. Any longer than a half and hour and they will lose interest, because dogs do not have very long attention spans.
Rewarding dogs properly and generously is the key to training. Giving your dog treats at the right time and in the right amount is important. It can create confusion for dogs if rewards are sporadic and not administered at the correct times.
Don’t use any kind of devices, like a shock collar, when training your dog. They might not work like they say they do and they cost too much. Also, using devices such as shock collars can restrain your dog while discouraging good behavior. In general, using such techniques produces negative effects.
It is best to pick a phrase for potty training your dog, and use it consistently. Every single time you take your pup to do his business, say something like “need to go out?”. It does not matter the phrase you choose, as long as you keep it consistent. This will keep him focused, and will teach him to associate those words with the action of relieving himself.
Have a treat ready to reward your dog after it properly completes a task you ask it to do. The treat helps your dog to know that you think he has done well. This can establish right from wrong quickly and efficiently.
These ideas will keep your dog on the up and up. As a result, your property at home and your pet will be safer. Implementing the training tips given in this article will result in a simpler time training, particularly when you practice with patience.