Do you prefer to allow your pet to sleep indoors, only to wake up to find that your home has been demolished? You have suffered through chewed up furniture and dog waste on your floor, and it is now time for you to properly train your dog. This article has some advice on how you can train your dog to exhibit good behavior inside the house.
Crate training your new puppy is most effective when you take small steps. If they are uncomfortable with the door closed then try to feed them snacks to reassure them that they are okay. Start small, like at 10 seconds per approach, and then gradually increase the times. If the puppy gets too upset then you increased the time too much, too fast.
Dogs have tunnel vision and will focus on one thing to the exclusion of all else. If you do it enough times, your dog will wait for your signals instead of focusing on other things.
Crate training requires crates of the correct size. Keep in mind that they get larger as they age. You need a crate that can still fit the puppy once it becomes a dog. There should be ample room for the dog to lie down and turn comfortably.
To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal know what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. If you do not have a treat you can reward your dog with, pet it and talk to it in a soft voice until you find a treat.
Modify and update your dog’s training as necessary, so he remains in compliance with the rules. One of the most common mistakes pet owners make is assuming that once training has been completed, no maintenance is required thereafter. Dogs, though, are like people in the way they fall into habits. This is why on-going training is important.
Training may be a challenge, but it’s necessary. Destruction of your property and bad behavior can test your patience. Use the tips from this article to make puppy training easy.