Adopting a dog is often done on a whim. Having a dog in the family requires the right preparation. You have to make sure that your dog is trained so that it will be properly behaved and will not cause any problems. Use the tips in the following article to train your dog.
When correcting your dog verbally, use sharp, short, concise commands. Don’t drag on and rant how your dog is bad. Just say no and show them the behavior you expect. Use a tone which is obviously one of consternation.
Have a good reward system when training your dog. Reward your dog with some treats right after they obey an order. If your timing is off, your dog will not understand what you are rewarding.
Use consistency when you are crate training your young puppy. When your puppy gets out of its crate he will need to relieve himself. When done with consistency, your dog will trust you and wait for the right time to relieve himself.
Make sure that your dog’s crate is the right size for him if you are going to use it to train him. Don’t forget that puppies get bigger. Choose a crate that can grow with him. There should be ample room for the dog to lie down and turn comfortably.
Try to get your dog’s attention when you are training him or her. Begin each command by using his name. His name will catch his attention and then he’ll know you’re speaking to him. Dogs often respond to their name immediately and know you intend for them to pay attention.
Your training sessons should be kept short. Your dog’s memory and attention span is short, keep the training this way. If more training is desired, work in some break times so your dog can play before continuing with training.
Even if you have had your dog for an extended period of time and they have not been properly trained, you can use the information that has been provided to properly train them. Make sure you react before the dog injures himself or someone else.
