Sure, your pet is a beloved member of the family. Nevertheless, everyone in your home must abide by rules and respect your property; the dog is no exception. Unfortunately, your dog does not value your belongings as you do, and anything that looks chew-able will be chewed on. The following article will show you how you can train your dog to let him know the rules of your house.
Crate training requires extreme consistency. When your puppy gets out of its crate, you need to give it the occasion to relieve itself right away. Eventually, your dog will wait until you let him out of his crate to relive himself.
If you approach a dog you do not know, do so slowly. Let the dog sniff the back or top of your extended hand. The dog will become familiar with your smell and recognize the scent in the future. When the dog knows your scent, he is better able to trust you and follow given commands.
To improve the efficiency of your training routine, make sure your dog eats and poops at around the same time every day. Your dog will adjust to the schedule and he will quickly learn that his outside time is when he should go to the bathroom. Sticking to a schedule will teach your dog how to control himself until his next scheduled potty break.
Begin your training regimen with an easy task for your dog. You will both get instant gratification and establish a good foundation which you and your dog can build on. Using this method as you train produces better results.
The bottom line is that you must prevent the dog from chewing your belongings. You will stop your dog from being hurt and save money. This article has a ton of helpful hints to get you started.