The day you bring a new puppy into your life is one that is filled with joy. The following few weeks are when frustration may set in. You will wonder what you just got into while cleaning up another mess. However, you can get that initial joy back by properly training your dog. This article covers some tips for training human’s favorite pet.
Commands and corrections should be short and straight to the point. It’s not good to rant about how bad your dog is. Be firm and get them to do your bidding. In addition, use an appropriate voice volume when you give commands, so that it grabs the dog’s attention and lets it know that you are serious.
Try to view things from your dog’s perspective. A lot of owners get frustrated when their dog is not understanding a basic command. Rather than giving up completely, you should try seeing things from your dogs perspective. Looking at things with this fresh mindset can help you to find new and effective ways to train your dog.
Give your puppy something it can chew to help it lessen teething pains, like a toy or a piece of rope. Keep any items you treasure out of reach of your puppy while it is teething. Take it away, and give him a chew toy. If the puppy is suffering any pain from teething, freeze a wet washcloth for him or her to chew on.
Teaching any dog how to roll over can be pretty easy. Make sure you’ve got a few tasty treats handy before beginning. Initially, try to get your dog to lay on the floor. Hold a treat between your forefingers near the left side of your dog’s head, and then slowly pass the treat in front of his face and to the opposite side. This will cause your dog to use their nose to follow the treat. As a result, your dog will roll over. While he rolls, say “roll over” and repeat this action until he is able to roll over with only the command. Put your frustration aside and he’ll be performing this trick all over the place in no time.
There are many elements to dog training; patience may be the most important. The tips we’ve gone over will set you and your new pup onto the path of a loving wonderful relationship for the years to come. Although it will take time, consistent training will result in more contentment for both you and the dog.