Animal shelters are packed with dogs that owners give away due to behavioral problems. You can prevent this from happening. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. Luckily, training your dog doesn’t have to be overly difficult. You just need to be willing to invest some time.
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.
Keep in mind that you’ll have to do a lot of repetition in order to each your dog new commands. It may take as many as fifty repetitions before your dog learns the command. Being patient while trying the same task or command will allow your dog to understand it.
When you start canine training, come up with a verbal cue that will tell your pet they’ve followed your command. Using a positive word such as “yes” will fill the time between the performance of the desired behavior and the delivery of the reward.
Pay attention to the length of your puppy training sessions. Your dog is going to get bored doing the same thing over and over. The first few sessions especially should be kept under 10 minutes.
Have fun with your dog each day when training. It builds a strong bond between the two of you and encourages them to want to please you. Having fun with your dog during training is one thing, but playing and having fun with your dog outside of training is also necessary.
In conclusion, it’s not impossible to have a well-behaved dog. Love, attention and training are the key components for a well-rounded dog. Apply the tips you’ve just read so your dog remains well-behaved at all times.