What an exciting time! What will the next step be? Both you and your best friend will be very be happy together if he is properly trained. Read these tips to find out how you can train your dog efficiently.
Use control to acknowledge positive behavior while training. If your dog follows a training command properly, then it is acceptable to reward the behavior to a calm animal. Though you might be satisfied with this type of accomplishment, excitement may lead to your pet having diminished control over the situation. Remain calm, expect the dog to be calm and provide appropriate rewards.
Dogs have a tendency to zone in on one particular thing until something else grabs their attention. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
Be careful not to reinforce negative behaviors. This means don’t give your dog treats or attention for something he should not be doing. For instance, if your dog does not sit when commanded, do not rub his head affectionately unless he actually sits.
Modify and update your dog’s training as necessary, so he remains in compliance with the rules. People think that just because their dog has been trained once, that is all they need. However, pets and humans share similar habit systems. So, it’s very important that you review your training with your dog regularly.
You can continue to train your dog as they age. Even though your dog is an adult, it must keep learning. If you provide positive reinforcement for desirable behaviors, your dog will continue to be obedient, and when you provide your dog with consistent discipline, negative behaviors are less likely to occur.
Training your dog is essential to develop a good relationship. Using the ideas presented here, you have what you need to start today with training your dog.