If you want to raise a show dog, you must have the following tips and guidance close at hand. This article will provide everything you need to know about training your dog correctly.
A number of repetitions will be necessary before your dog will be able to master a new command. It is said that a human only masters something when they do it 10,000 times, and dogs are no different, although it should take much less repetitions than that! Try to maintain as much patience as possible, for the sake of your dog.
Use positive reinforcement when you are training your dog. If you are happy with your dog, give him pets, happy words and the occasional treat. Do not ever scream at or strike your dog. This doesn’t work well and only succeeds in teaching your dog that its master is out of control. You should talk to them in a stern voice but always be nice to them if they do a good thing.
When you are walking your dog, a good tip in training him is to be alert for other dogs. Some dogs may be aggressive regardless of how responsible the owner is. If you notice an aggressive or antisocial dog, keep your dog away from it.
Keep a spray bottle handy to deter your dog when it tries to bite people or things. A quick spritz instantly deters your dog from the undesirable behavior. Then your dog will no longer do actions that you don’t like.
Having a happy and obedient dog can make life very enjoyable, whether you are raising a show dog or a lovable couch potato. The tips you just read will help you train an obedient show dog. While not all the methods listed here may work for every dog or owner, hopefully, these tricks will help you to teach your dog correctly.