The first few hours spent with a perky, peppy new puppy is joyous and memorable. The joy can slowly shift into frustration in the weeks after that, though! Some owners regret getting a dog every time they have to clean up their messy house. Bring back that early enjoyment by teaching a dog how they need to behave. This article is filled with useful tips you should use to train your puppy.
Dogs have the uncanny ability to have single-minded focus when something catches their attention. If you do it enough times, your dog will wait for your signals instead of focusing on other things.
As you train your dog to use the bathroom, keep in mind what whatever they eat will also come out. In an effort to create regularity in your puppy, feed specific meals at specific times daily. That way, you will know when the dog likely needs to go out and can prevent accidents.
To have success in canine training, you need to be able to control it with commands. You have to show your dog that you are in control or he will not obey or respect you. When you walk with your dog, be sure to keep him at heel since you are the leader.
When you approach a strange dog, make sure you approach him slowly and allow the dog to sniff your hand. This lets the dog get accustomed to your smell and he will be more trusting towards you. After the dog becomes familiar with your smell, he’ll start to trust you and listen to you.
There are many elements to dog training; patience may be the most important. The tips we’ve gone over will set you and your new pup onto the path of a loving wonderful relationship for the years to come. It doesn’t happen immediately, but with consistency, you will have a well-behaved dog.