You dreamed of bringing home Lassie, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! Fortunately for you, it only takes a little fundamental training to shape up your dog’s behavior in the near future.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. In the beginning it is important to only leave the dog in the crate for a few seconds. After a while you will be able to leave them in the crate for longer amounts of time. If the dog becomes overwhelmed, it means that you are moving too quickly for them.
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. Chew toys are essential for puppies who are experiencing pain from teething. A great alternative is a frozen wash cloth.
Verbal cues are very important to make sure that your dog is under your command. Certain words like “yes” are great for bridging the time between obeying an order and receiving the reward.
Teaching any dog how to roll over can be pretty easy. Make sure you’ve got a few tasty treats handy before beginning. First, have your pet to lay down. Now, with a treat in your palm, move your hand from one side of the dog’s face to the other. He will follow the treat by rolling over. When they roll over, yell “roll over.” Keep doing this until they do it just with the command. Do not let a lack of early success frustrate you. This takes repetition to nail down, but once you do, you will have the star dog on the block.
Many owners are surprised by how basic dog training can be added to their life and just how fast they can see results. If you and your dog need to spend some quality time together, try working with him on some of these canine training tips.