Certain poor behaviors like rowdiness, growling or barking can be trained so a dog doesn’t do these actions. The information ahead will allow for not only correcting, but hopefully removing these bad habits as well. With dedicated effort, it is possible to transform any dog into a perfect pet.
When correcting your dog, be concise. Yelling and screaming at your dog is counterproductive. Simply tell them no an instead steer them towards what you’d like them to do. Use a tone which is obviously one of consternation.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. To ensure that your dog’s bowel movements remain regular, feed him or her some high-quality food a minimum of twice per day during the same times daily. Doing so helps you to learn your puppy’s schedule.
It is a simple task to teach a dog how to roll over, just be sure to keep some dog treats handy! First, make sure the dog is in a laying position. Next, you must hold one treat close to the floor off to one side of their head and slowly bring it up and over the dog’s head to the opposite side. He should roll his body over while following the treat. As he rolls over say out loud, “roll over.” Repeat this until he rolls over with the command alone. Be patient with him when you are teaching this because once he learns it, he can be quite the show-off amongst your friends.
When training your dog, reinforce positive behaviors in a positive way. Remember to show your dog positive attention when they do something good as often as you can. Don’t ever yell at or hit your dog. It only abuses the dog and causes him to be even more disobedient. Stay positive but stand your ground when training your dog.
House training a puppy can be frustrating, as accidents are going to occur on occasion. If your puppy has an accident, clean it up straight away. Animals are inclined to eliminate repeatedly in spots where they can smell urine or feces, and carpets require special care. Many products are sold that will neutralize these odors, so ask about them at your local pet store.
When you are walking your dog, be aware of and pay attention to other dogs in the vicinity. There are irresponsible dog owners and dogs who feel they need to be in charge to make up for this. This is a bad combination. If you see a dog acting aggressively or fearfully, avoid that dog.
When it comes to training your dog, never give up. You must supply constant reinforcement for your dog; if you fail to do this, the dog may forget what you taught it. Keep in mind that training your dog is an on-going process, and just as important as providing him with food and shelter.
If you are consistent, your puppy can learn to “hold it.” Pay attention to your dog when you are home, and take it out regularly. If he does go to the toilet outside, praise him. When he goes inside, don’t punish him. He doesn’t know better yet and punishment would serve no purpose. Take the dog for a walk approximately 15 minutes following a meal or a drink and each time it comes out of the crate.
Teach your dog the “down” command. This is useful on its own, but also opens up other tricks. Dogs trained in the “down” command will get to the ground within a moment of the command in tense situations, making this command a great safety tool.
Although it’s sometimes difficult to be patient with your dog, it’s important that you try to be as patient as possible. Your dog is not human and does not speak or understand English. He will pick up physical gestures, and this is how he will learn from you. Stay calm and take frequent breaks to prevent frustration.
As this article has hopefully shown you, training your puppy or dog doesn’t have to be the stuff of nightmares. With the right owner mindset, followed with the proper knowledge, training a dog can be accomplished. Dogs are capable of thriving with the right training.