It can be hard to wade through all the information about training dogs. You have come to the right place for information on how to train your dog.
When training a puppy to use a crate it is important to take your time and start with only a few steps at a time. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Keep the gate closed for short periods of time, and work your way up to longer times. If your puppy starts acting distressed about going into the create, you need to slow things down.
Use control to acknowledge positive behavior while training. Immediately after the animal acts in accordance with your command, reward him. This helps to calm the animal and reinforce your training efforts. While you might be pleased, acting too excited may cause the dog to get agitated, lessening your control. Set a good example by rewarding them calmly.
Provide your puppy with his own chew toys to alleviate the pain of teething, and try to keep other items out of reach. Put the chew toy in front of it immediately so it learns that this toy is what it should be chewing. Teething pain can be soothed by a washcloth that has been soaked in water and frozen.
You should keep doggy treats handy for rewarding your dog. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending. This will teach your dog what behavior is correct and expected.
When house training your dog, be sure your dog has a predictable feeding and elimination routine. This will help you better understand when your dog needs to go outside, so he doesn’t go on the carpet and ruin it. This helps your puppy learn to “hold it” for a bit, until he knows it’s time to go out and will help save you money on carpet cleaning.
Now that you know the techniques you need to train your dog, it’s time to get down to business! The right advice and strategy will help you know where to begin.