There are a lot of pets people like to have, including dogs. Young puppies are infamous for being destructive and mischievous. Read this article to learn how you can train your dog.
Crates should feel like a safe place to puppies. So, you should never use them as a way to discipline your dog. Dogs may need to be familiarized with the crate to feel comfortable and secure in it. There are many tricks that you can try to make it easier for both of you. If they are hesitant about the crate, you can put a nice chew bone inside and shut the gate while they are not in it. Your dog will get excited at the prospect of the treat and soon be eager to enter the crate. Once in the crate, let them know they did a good job by praising them.
It is essential to have the correct timing for your training sessions. Start small and build up a bit daily. Observe when your dog starts to stop paying attention during the session.
You should develop a feeding routine with your dog. Training your dog to expect that when fed, once or twice a day, you will be removing the food bowl in 10-15 minutes, will lay down a feeding schedule that your dog will adhere to. Soon, your pet will finish the meal before you’re ready to remove its dish.
Give your puppy some toys to chew on so they do not hurt while teething, keep other things they might want to chew on out of their reach! Offer your puppy a variety of acceptable items to chew on. A frozen washcloth can provide teething relief for your pup.
You can enjoy the company of a dog and have a clean house at the same time. Well trained dogs will never be destructive in your house, so get on it. Use the advice in this article to make living with your dog more manageable.