Many dogs are abandoned because owners get frustrated with them. This is very sad. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. If you can spend some time and follow instructions, you can easily train your dog.
Make sure that your dog stays in a relaxed area. During playtime allow your dog to be feisty, but teach him to remain calm when someone enters a room. If you do not recognize them right away, they will be more calm.
Make sure you feed your dog healthy food. A bad diet can cause your dog many problems. Poor nutrition adversely affects your dog’s health and can cause uncharacteristic behavior. Making sure your dog’s nutritional needs are met helps give them the focus that they need to be able to learn.
You can show your dog how to do tricks, get some treats. First, make your dog lay down. 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. He should then roll over while following the treat. Say “roll over” as you perform the maneuver. Do not get mad if it takes several tries. Once they learn this particular trick, they will be popular at the dog park!
As your dog gets better with training, you can start to give him or her more freedom. This balance between obedience and freedom will provide your dog with a very satisfying life. Don’t give too much at any one time, of course, or it could take your training back a step.
As it was stated previously, having a well-behaved and happy dog in your family is very possible. Training your dog and giving him lots of attention and love is surely what your dog needs. Follow the advice here and it will help your dog become a family member.