Most dogs require training to become well behaved. These tips will make you have the puppy you always wanted.
Showing him that you are in control is the first lesson to teach your dog. Make sure he knows that you know what you are doing and are in control of the situation. Then he will look to you and defer to your judgment. Do not let your dog walk ahead of you when you go on walks.
Patience is the greatest virtue in puppy training. Patience prevents both of you from becoming frustrated and angry during the training process. Bear in mind that your dog wants nothing more than to please you; however, your language is somewhat confusing to him.
Start your training your dog with something that will be easy for him to learn. Smaller, more easily learned behaviors are more likely to produce timely successes and a solid foundation for future training efforts. This gives you greater results when training.
During your training sessions, you should keep a close eye on the time. Your dog is going to get bored doing the same thing over and over. Keep the lessons down to about 10 minutes or so.
Always use similar calls or gestures to attract the dog’s attention. Start commands with their name all the time. This will get his attention, and then you can tell him what to do. Dogs often respond to their name immediately and know you intend for them to pay attention.
If your dog’s barking is driving you nuts, you might try acclimating the animal to whatever stimuli is causing the undesirable excitement. The source could be some certain noise or close encounters with another animal. The dog must learn that they do not need to start barking when these things occur.
Don’t despair if your pooch is acting crazy. Most dogs simply need training with good techniques and some patience. Use these tips to get great results out of your dog.