When you train a dog properly, you create a home full of peace for you and the dog. Use some the tips in the following article. You may find life with your dog becomes less stressful this way.
Reinforce calm behavior upon your arrival. Your dog should have the patience to wait for you to get settled and signal that you are ready to play with him. You can retain control over the environment by allowing a few moments before acknowledging your pet. You are behind the decisions to play or interact.
Before your dog can learn a new command it will take several repetitions. You might have to keep repeating something to a dog as much as fifty times for it to ‘click’. Continue trying the same command and be patient, your dog will get it.
During the earliest days of training your pet, stick with simple directives. Not only will you achieve gratification due to your success, but your dog will know what acceptable behavior is. In doing so, you will see more consistent and positive results.
It’s essential that you understand that you must be firm with your dog when you are in training mode. However, that doesn’t mean yelling at your dog. Be loving while maintaining your authority. This will help improve the relationship between you and your dog.
If you use a leash to train your pet, you must ensure that it remains loose rather than taut. Dogs become excited when they are exploring a new area. Their eagerness will cause the leash to be strained. A good dog trainer will work to discourage this and teach the dog to walk with a bit of slack on the leash.
Regardless of your dog’s age, or his previous behavior problems, the advice above really can help. Keep your patience up when implementing these tips. With any luck, the dog and you will be much happier than you have ever been.