What dog owner doesn't want a well-behaved dog? But it doesn't just happen. Training is the only way to achieve this. In order to be able to successfully train your dog, there is some basic information you need to be aware of before you start. Here then are the top ten tips on dog training.
1. Start as soon as you bring your new puppy home. Establishing routines right away avoids problems later. For instance, if you don't want your dog to climb on the couch, sit on the floor with him. Don't bring him up on the couch with you. If you do, you are teaching him that he is allowed on the couch. This is a difficult habit to break.
2. Your dog needs to know who is boss and that should be you. At the same time, it's important that you be fair in your treatment. Don't expect things from your pet that he is not ready for. But once you teach him, expect him to obey. For instance, don't toss him a scrap from the table one day and then scold him for begging for food another time.
3. Collar and lead training is one of the most important things you can do to have a well behaved dog. Start in on this as soon as possible when your puppy arrives to make training much easier and more effective.
4. Training should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pet. Be sure to reward him for his accomplishments, no matter how small. Rewards don't always have to be food. They can be a simple pat on the head, or a "good boy". You will find that he works that much harder if he knows that you are going to give him a reward for his performance. Use this to accomplish a lot in a short time.
5. Patience is a quality that every single good dog trainer needs to have, and lots of it. Progress should be measured in very small steps. Your dog will not learn and remember overnight. It takes lots and lots of practice before the desired behavior will come naturally. Be sure to reinforce the targeted behavior by repeated practice and rewards.
6. If you need to discipline your dog, do not use the command "come". This word needs to only be associated with positives. Go to the dog to deliver any discipline. Discipline does not mean hitting. Never hit your dog. This only instills fear in him and damages your relationship.
7. When beginning a training session, it's always a good idea to review what your dog has already learned before starting on teaching new behavior. Be sure to give him a reward for a job well done and then go on to something new.
8. Keep lessons short. You never want to drag things out to where the training becomes a chore. So if your dog begins to lose focus, end the lesson with a simple-to-follow command. Then give him a reward and then spend a few minutes playing with him.
9. Always teach basic commands first. Things like sit, stay, down, and come are integral for success with more involved dog training. So be sure he has mastered these commands before you try to teach him more complex commands.
10. It's important for the success of your training program to only give your pet a reward when he executes a command correctly. If he knows that you will reward him whether he sits on command or not, he has no real reason to sit if he doesn't feel like sitting.
Consistently following these tips on dog training will ensure success in training your dog. And we can all agree that a well trained dog is a pleasure to have around. - 31499
1. Start as soon as you bring your new puppy home. Establishing routines right away avoids problems later. For instance, if you don't want your dog to climb on the couch, sit on the floor with him. Don't bring him up on the couch with you. If you do, you are teaching him that he is allowed on the couch. This is a difficult habit to break.
2. Your dog needs to know who is boss and that should be you. At the same time, it's important that you be fair in your treatment. Don't expect things from your pet that he is not ready for. But once you teach him, expect him to obey. For instance, don't toss him a scrap from the table one day and then scold him for begging for food another time.
3. Collar and lead training is one of the most important things you can do to have a well behaved dog. Start in on this as soon as possible when your puppy arrives to make training much easier and more effective.
4. Training should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pet. Be sure to reward him for his accomplishments, no matter how small. Rewards don't always have to be food. They can be a simple pat on the head, or a "good boy". You will find that he works that much harder if he knows that you are going to give him a reward for his performance. Use this to accomplish a lot in a short time.
5. Patience is a quality that every single good dog trainer needs to have, and lots of it. Progress should be measured in very small steps. Your dog will not learn and remember overnight. It takes lots and lots of practice before the desired behavior will come naturally. Be sure to reinforce the targeted behavior by repeated practice and rewards.
6. If you need to discipline your dog, do not use the command "come". This word needs to only be associated with positives. Go to the dog to deliver any discipline. Discipline does not mean hitting. Never hit your dog. This only instills fear in him and damages your relationship.
7. When beginning a training session, it's always a good idea to review what your dog has already learned before starting on teaching new behavior. Be sure to give him a reward for a job well done and then go on to something new.
8. Keep lessons short. You never want to drag things out to where the training becomes a chore. So if your dog begins to lose focus, end the lesson with a simple-to-follow command. Then give him a reward and then spend a few minutes playing with him.
9. Always teach basic commands first. Things like sit, stay, down, and come are integral for success with more involved dog training. So be sure he has mastered these commands before you try to teach him more complex commands.
10. It's important for the success of your training program to only give your pet a reward when he executes a command correctly. If he knows that you will reward him whether he sits on command or not, he has no real reason to sit if he doesn't feel like sitting.
Consistently following these tips on dog training will ensure success in training your dog. And we can all agree that a well trained dog is a pleasure to have around. - 31499
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