Dogs may be man’s best friend, but some days will leave you frustrated and feeling like your dog is against you. Don’t worry, with proper techniques even the worst dog can learn to be well behaved.
Dog training requires generous rewards that are given correctly. You should immediately reward your dog when they follow your command. This is because dogs tend not to understand what it’s being rewarded for when they do not get it at the proper time.
If your pet is prone to jumping onto your lap, you should gently squeeze his paws after he does so. This communicates that the behavior is unacceptable and should be avoided. This will not hurt if done lightly, but it will be an uncomfortable feeling. They should learn to stop jumping because they don’t like the reaction they get.
When training your dog, reinforce positive behaviors in a positive way. Praise the dog with petting, upbeat words and the occasional treat when he does something right. You should not hit or yell at your dog. Your dog will not respond well to these methods and will not understand what you want them to do. Maintain a calm attitude anytime that your dog does wrong so that you can have a relationship o mutual respect with your dog.
Use your puppy’s name often so that he knows to pay attention when you speak. Do this consistently during the first several weeks to get your dog to pay attention to you. It’s best to stick with shorter names, one’s that are distinguishable from other words.
Use a steady and commanding tone when speaking to your dog. Your dog can usually tell how you are feeling. Back up your discipline with a stern, but not angry, tone of voice to communicate your displeasure.
If you teach your dog the right way to act at the beginning you will have a good dog. The sooner you start training the dog the better, because they have not learned bad habits that you will have to correct. Giving your dog scraps from the table is just training the dog that begging gets results, so don’t do it!
Accidents are bound to happen while housebreaking your puppy. Clean up any messes that are made immediately, so it doesn’t hamper your training efforts. When a dog uses the house to relive itself, the smell can linger on the carpet if not cleaned properly. You will then have a dog that will continue to use that same spot all of the time. There are a wide variety of odor control products designed to address just this situation, so head to the pet shop and ask about them.
Whenever you go for walk with your dog, keep your eyes peeled for other dogs. Some dogs are more aggressive by nature and it is wrong to assume that it is the result of the owner. When a dog seems unwelcoming, stay far away from them.
Many dog owners are surprised to find that dog training is a much easier and faster process than they had expected. Therefore, should you start to feel frustration with your dog, put some of the following advice to work.