Lots of dogs go to shelters simply because their owners become disappointed in them, though this does not need to be the case. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. Training your dog can be simple to do, if you use the following steps.
Try to walk in your dogs shoes before you criticize them. It’s easy to get irritated with them when they aren’t learning the basics quickly or even at all. It might make things easier if you ask yourself what is going on in your dog’s mind. Looking at things with this fresh mindset can help you to find new and effective ways to train your dog.
As you train your dog to use the bathroom, keep in mind what whatever they eat will also come out. To keep your puppies toiletry habits regular, feed him a high quality food 2-3 times a day at the same time each day. This ensures your dog won’t have accidents as you’ll know when to expect a trip outside.
Do not allow your pet to become complacent in his training. Establish a clear set of rules and stick with it at all times. It is easy to feel that once your dog’s training is over, the lessons are learned and will stay with the dog forever. However, pets are ruled by habits, structure and routine in much that same way that humans are. Dogs, much like kids, do best when they have limits and rules.
As we have discussed in this article, owning a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted dog is not an impossible dream. You cannot achieve this, however, unless you can provide your dog with the affection and discipline he requires. Use the tips above to turn your dog into a member of the family.