With A Bit Of Training And Attention, Your Pup Can Be It’s Best

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Dogs provide us with unconditional love and lots of joy. No wonder they are the most popular pets in the US. Bringing home a puppy can be a lot of work. There is need for much training. Use these tips on a consistent basis and you will see a trained dog in no time at all.

TIP! If you plan on using a crate as part of your puppy’s training routine, introduce the apparatus and its’ functions very gradually. When they are comfy with the open door, try closing it and feeding them treats via the wires.

Spoken directions should be made using a simple, concise and forceful tone. Do not rant on at length to your dog telling them how they were bad. Just tell them no, and point them in the desired direction. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.

You need to establish predictable feeding practices with any dog. Teaching your dog to realize that when you place its food bowl down, it will be removed within 10-15 minutes, will help it understand that there is a feeding schedule to stick to. Your dog will learn to finish eating before you take the dish away.

TIP! Rewarding your dog properly and generously is important when it comes to training them. Dog treats must be plentiful and strategically timed.

Never reinforce your dog’s bad behaviors. This means denying your dog treats and praise whenever it misbehaves. For instance, do not rub its head when it comes and jumps at you when you get home when you do not want your dog to do this.

Don’t waste your money on cruel, ineffective gadgets such as shock collars. Often times, they do not work and are over priced. They aren’t engaging in positive reinforcement either. These methods yield negative results.

TIP! You should have a specific feeding pattern for your dog. Training your dog to expect that when fed, once or twice a day, you will be removing the food bowl in 10-15 minutes, will lay down a feeding schedule that your dog will adhere to.

You should never do long sessions of training. When your dog doesn’t get bored, they’ll be a better training partner. Instead, have multiple, short sessions with breaks for playtime in between.

Teach your dog a silent command to avoid barking. When it starts barking, show them the treat and say the command until it quits barking. Only give the treat when you dog has done as you have asked. When you repeat this action multiple times, your dog will eventually learn that the order means to be quiet.

TIP! Consistency is very important when you are crate training your puppy. When your puppy gets out of its crate, you need to give it the occasion to relieve itself right away.

Use your dog’s name as many times as you can, this will keep his attention on you. You puppy will develop the association between his name being called, and him needing to pay attention to what you are telling him. Make the name simple and easy for the puppy to recognize.

The tone of your voice is an important part of successfully disciplining your dog. Your dog is sensitive to the tone of your voice and can sense your feelings based on it. Use a stern voice when you are correcting your dog.

TIP! It takes many repetitions before a dog learns a new command. It can take as many as 50 repetitions of one command before your dog learns it.

Make sure your dog’s training sessions are brief. In fact, 15 minutes is an optimal limit to have on each session to reduce frustration on your part and your dog’s. After training make sure to play with your pet and show him a lot of praise.

Ensure that your dog understands the rules. This means that everyone in the house must follow the same training patterns and always remain consistent. It will instantly undo all of your hard work!

TIP! Give your dog a regular elimination and feeding schedule, so you can house train them. Then you will be aware when your dog needs to go outside to use the bathroom.

Anxious dogs tend to chew things, including your upholstery. Leave your dog safely crated with a tough nylon or hard rubber toy, and he will have something to work on until you come home.

Scold your puppy for chewing your belongings right away. This will help your puppy to learn what things he is allowed to chew and what he is not. He will then be less likely to chew on your belongings and instead will turn to his toys when he wants to chew.

TIP! Get your dog’s attention the same way every time. Your commands should always begin with your dog’s name.

If you can read your dog’s unique behaviors and traits, you can readily avoid indoor accidents. Sometimes, a pattern will develop that you will want to get rid of. By learning your dog’s behaviors, you can immediately take your dog to his potty area to train him where to go to the bathroom. House training will be so much simpler if you can be sensitive to your dog’s needs.

You must consistently dedicate time to canine training. Dogs need both consistency and repetition to learn. Also, just spending time with the dog daily is a great way to engender confidence and true friendship. These are two qualities that will work to make you the leader of the pack!

TIP! Continue training your dog throughout its life to make sure that its good behavior persists. A dog does not stop learning after puppyhood.

Now that you know what to do with your puppy, it is time to put these tips into action. Be patient when training your dog, and most importantly, ensure your dog is aware of when their behavior is appropriate. It will take a lot of work, but eventually all of your hard work will pay off.