Everyone loves having a dog. They bring so much joy into our lives and a lot of love. You may have your hands full when first getting a dog. Training your puppy takes a lot of time. If you stay consistent with these tips, your puppy will quickly be trained.
Provide your puppy with his own chew toys to alleviate the pain of teething, and try to keep other items out of reach. Offer your puppy a variety of acceptable items to chew on. If the puppy is suffering any pain from teething, freeze a wet washcloth for him or her to chew on.
Dogs tend to concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of everything else unless that concentration is interrupted. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
Verbal cues are very important to make sure that your dog is under your command. Using an affirmative word can help your dog understand they did their part and it is time for a treat.
Be mindful of how long the sessions are when you train your dog. Your dog is going to get bored doing the same thing over and over. Only spend 10 minutes during the first couple of sessions.
If your dog leaps on you, hold his paws and squeeze them a little so he will know this is not acceptable. You will not be hurting them if you squeeze them softly, they just do not like it. After a while, they’ll stop jumping due to this uncomfortable feeling.
You can now use the tips you read in this article to start training your new pet. You need to have a lot of patience and give your dog a treat if they do well. These tips will not be mastered overnight, but you and your dog will soon get there.