A dog or cute little puppy can steal the heart of many a person. If you’ve already got one, then congratulations are in order! The key to your successful relationship with your pet is making sure they are well trained. Your pet will know what is expected, and you will have confidence in them – whether you are at home or not. Read on for great tips on developing a good working relationship with your dog.
When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. At first, leave the dog enclosed in the crate for only short periods of time, such as 10 seconds, and then gradually increase the duration. If the dog becomes overwhelmed, it means that you are moving too quickly for them.
Put yourself in the dog’s situation. Frustration is easy during training your dog. Rather than abandoning the training, consider what the dog might be thinking. This could help you overcome training hurdles.
Stay in control as you reward your dog’s good behavior. When your dog obeys your command, try to keep them calm as you give them their reward. While you might be happy with this accomplishment, your excitement plus theirs can cause this situation to get out of control. Stay calm, require calm from the dog, and give the reward.
Your relationship with your pet will surely be improved by applying the tips you just learned. Whatever fits your situation, begin to apply it today. Your heart no doubt already belongs to your dog. Successful pet ownership means taking the time to train your pet. Make sure that you properly train your pet. Congrats on your new friend!