When you first meet your dog, chances are he didn’t show his true colors and may have come to you with a few “problems”. Don’t worry, with proper techniques even the worst dog can learn to be well behaved.
Put yourself in your dog’s proverbial shoes, or paws, rather. Sometimes a dog will be a slow learner, and this can be frustrating. Don’t give up- think like your dog! Imagining things as they see things may give you a different perspective in training them.
Make sure that your dog stays awake and active. Dogs require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. A bored dog is very difficult to train. You will find that your dog will pay more attention to you when it is exercised and happy. Walk or run your dog frequently.
Try a phrase that you will stick with to train your puppy when you are house breaking him or her. Whenever you bring him outside, repeat your chosen phrase in a firm but gentle tone to encourage him to undertake the action and associate the act with the place.
Begin training your dog with what may be easy for him to learn. This will cause you to get your dog to learn its first trick quickly, which is rewarding. It will also show your dog what training is all about. In doing so, you will see more consistent and positive results.
Let your dog get a minimum of an hour of exercise every day, and do this in addition to standard breaks outside for potty and training. Taking care to see that the dog exercises enough makes their training work go more smoothly and reinforces the importance of good behavior at all times. A dog who has received plenty of exercise is happier and more responsive.
Incorporating canine training into your life can yield amazing results in a short period of time. Try some of the tips above if you feel a strain on the relationship between you and your dog.