If you have a natural-born obedient dog, then consider yourself lucky. Unfortunately, the majority of dogs require some form of training. This may be needed to prevent them from destroying your home or jumping on strangers. The ideas below will ensure your dog is trained in no time.
Your dog will perform best on a healthy diet. Feeding your dog bad food is very bad for several different reasons. It is damaging to their health as well as making them more prone to bad behaviors. Feeding your dog quality food can greatly affect what you accomplish during training sessions.
If you are attempting to crate train your dog, remember that it is a multi-step process. Once your dog is accustomed to being in the crate, try closing the door and giving your pet a treat through the wire. At first, leave the dog enclosed in the crate for only short periods of time, such as 10 seconds, and then gradually increase the duration. If the puppy becomes upset, you may be progressing too quickly.
Consistency is really the secret to crate training puppies. Whenever you let your puppy out of the crate, he must be given the immediate chance to go potty. As time passes, your puppy will start to be able to use the restroom at the appropriate times.
Every command should be giving with the same tone and volume. They will know this tone of your voice and associate it with being in trouble. Good consistent tones also let your dog know when tones are sharp for discipline or for a command that is not punishment.
Approach an unknown dog slowly and let him smell your outstretched hand. This gives the dog a chance to become accustomed to your personal scent and shows him you mean no harm. When he knows who you are, he’ll do what you ask.
Hopefully, you have read a tip or two that will help you with your owner/pet relationship. Take what you need and leave the rest. You are certainly already in love with your puppy. Training is what you need. Therefore, ensure that you properly train your dog. Good luck!