People love dogs. Dogs are a special animal that bring a lot of joy into lives. Puppies require a lot of time and work. There is tons of training that must be done. If you stay consistent with these tips, your puppy will quickly be trained.
Dogs have great focus and can focus on one thing, ignoring everything else, until something breaks their attention. When a command is reinforced properly and often enough, your dog will begin to shift his focus from the distractions around to you in order to wait for your signal.
Consistency is really the secret to crate training puppies. Whenever you let your puppy out of the crate, he must be given the immediate chance to go potty. Doing so helps him learn when it is okay to go to the bathroom.
When training your dog, try to avoid reinforcing negative behavior. Never give your dog any treats or special attention for doing bad things. For instance, do not pet the dog lovingly if it jumps on you the minute you arrive home if this is something you are attempting to cure.
The first step in training your dog is commanding control. Your dog must see you as a leader, or they will not follow your commands. On walks with your dog, you should lead him and not the other way around.
Do not allow your pet to become complacent in his training. Establish a clear set of rules and stick with it at all times. Many times, owners feel that since their animals have gone through canine training, they can just forget about it. Pets, just like humans, need to be reminded of the rules now and then. Your dog must follow the rule system strictly.
After reading this article, you are ready to start training your dog. Take time to show him what you expect of him and be patient as he learns. It probably won’t happen overnight, but everything you’ve read will certainly take you closer to that point.