No dog should ever end up in a shelter because of bad behavior! The truth is that a bad owner who didn’t train them is to blame. A trained dog will be a healthy and happy member of your family. Use the information below to help your dog become well mannered and an obedient family member.
Crate training a puppy must establish the fact the the crate is the new home of the puppy. When meal time comes, place the food bowl in the crate and keep the door open while the dog eats. This will help the dog make a positive association between the food and the crate.
Proper and generous rewards are critical to puppy training. Reward your dog with some treats right after they obey an order. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.
Use consistency when you are crate training your young puppy. When you allow the puppy to come out of the crate, you have to immediately and without fail give him the chance to relieve his bladder. The dog will grow his bladder so he can hold it for longer and longer this way.
Your dog needs to be up to date on his training. This will help to make them more obedient. Most owners think training once is all that it takes. However, pets and humans share similar habit systems. This is why on-going training is important.
When you meet an unfamiliar dog, you should go up to him slowly and allow him to sniff your hand. Doing so builds up trust with the dog. The dog will no longer be afraid after he is able to recongnize the scent and may begin to follow commands.
As discussed in this guide, having a healthy and happy dog is not hard to have. It’s important to pay attention to your dog and their needs. Follow the steps written here and your dog can become a big part in your family.