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Tips And Advice On How To Train Your Dog

TIP! Get your dog chew toys to get rid of teething pains. Take it away, and give him a chew toy.

Training your dog is a lot like programming a new TV remote. They already have the correct abilities, but they aren’t synced correctly out of the box. Practically any dog is capable of learning new things, but only if the owner is willing to put forth some effort in teaching these tricks.

TIP! Your dog should always give you its attention when asked. If you are consistent and use repetition, your dog will start to wait for your signals before focusing on something.

There are many different approaches that can be used to crate train a new puppy. To get a hesitant dog enthusiastic about getting in a crate, put a tempting treat like a fresh chew toy inside and close it up while your dog is outside. As soon as they smell the tempting treat, they will want to get into the crate to enjoy it. When your dog goes inside, give him plenty of praise, and let him know he is doing a good job.

TIP! To strengthen your training efforts, you can use a designated verbal command to help your animal know what your expectations are and when they have been fulfilled. Certain words like “yes” are great for bridging the time between obeying an order and receiving the reward.

Have frequent or as necessary mini-training sessions to reinforce and keep the rules fresh in your dog’s mind. People think that just because their dog has been trained once, that is all they need. Dogs forget things just like humans do; however, and the dog will lose discipline without practice. Therefore it is very important to maintain a good set of rules for your dog.

Shock Collars

TIP! Avoid costly training tools such as shock collars. They often do not function properly and their cost is rarely justified.

Don’t waste your money on cruel, ineffective gadgets such as shock collars. They often do not function properly and their cost is rarely justified. In addition, shock collars and related devices can actually irritate your dog and eradicate current good behaviors. Using these techniques can have poor results.

TIP! Always be sure to have a reward or tasty morsel for your dog when he follows a command or learns something new. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending.

Make sure to give your dog a good hour of exercise each and every day. Ensuring your dog gets thorough exercise will cause your training sessions to be much more effective, which will encourage your dog to behave better. If your pet can exercise regularly and be active, he will be far more happy and responsive.

TIP! Start with the easy stuff. You will have the rush of seeing quick results, but the dog will gain a basic understanding of what good behavior means.

“No” shouldn’t be a huge part of training. You need to look for positive ways to reinforce your commands when you train your dog. Just simply telling your dog ‘no’ doesn’t help him or her in understanding how to properly react. Every dog and situation is unique and you should adapt your strategies accordingly.

TIP! Use positive reinforcement when you are training your dog. Use a happy tone when you are rewarding your dog; pet him a lot, and give him a little treat once in a while.

Training your dog requires you to be firm and authoritative. Avoid yelling at your dog. It is important to be firm when issuing a reprimand and someone who adores them otherwise. This consistent interaction will lend toward a good relationship between you are your dog.

TIP! If you want to be a good trainer, then you have to be firm and consistent. However, this doesn’t mean constantly yelling at your dog.

Continue training throughout the dog’s entire life to ensure positive results. Your dog doesn’t stop learning just because it’s no longer a puppy. If you always train your dog they will stay obedient and you will not encourage any new bad habits.

TIP! If you try to fit too much training in all at once, your puppy will get bored or overwhelmed. Puppies have short attention spans and don’t focus well, so make sure to keep your training sessions short, but as positive as you can.

While you are in the process of housebreaking your puppy, expect the occasional accident to occur. Clean accidents right away to speed up training. Smells from urine and feces can linger in a carpet and attract your pet to return to the same spot for elimination. Visit a good pet shop to find products created especially for odor control.

TIP! Alter your tone when speaking to your dog during your training. Praise, corrections, and commands need their own tones to help the dog differentiate between effects and causes with both of your behaviors.

To keep your training sessions positive and effective, you should also keep them short. Training for more than fifteen minutes at a time could leave both you and your dog tired and frustrated. After training make sure to play with your pet and show him a lot of praise.

TIP! Consistency is key when housebreaking your dog. When you’re at home, spend enough time with your pet and take him out of the house every hour.

Do you notice your dog often pulling on his leash? Many dog owners have this complaint, but it’s also quite simple to rectify. Most pet stores carry affordable harnesses, which prevent behaviors like pulling or straining during walks.

TIP! Challenge your dog often. Even if you are sure your dog is remembering everything you’ve taught him, having him demonstrate with a little “pop quiz” will keep him sharp.

A pet owner who can help a dog reach its potential will have an easy time and a long, enjoyable life spent in the company of an obedient animal. Your dog will enjoy making you happy and seeing your reaction.