Friday, 5 October 2012

Disobedient Dog? Training Tips That May Help


All dogs have the same mindset, no matter what kind or size. You should try to think like a dog and you will have no problem with training. This article should help anyone get into the right mindset if they are not already there.
Try to use the same words or actions when you are training your dog. This method is generally very effective with dogs because they quickly learn to connect a stimulus with a certain behavior or action. Consistency is very important. It ensures that the dog will respond properly to commands.
 Introductions to any new animals must be done very slowly. Keep your current pet in mind, if you are considering adopting a new pet. Your new pet should have a personality that would complement your current one, so you can maximize bonding.
 Always give your puppy plenty of toys to chew on to help with teething pain. Otherwise, you might find your shoes becoming chew toys. Take it away, and give him a chew toy. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
 Expect mistakes and setbacks when housebreaking a puppy. It's important to immediately clean up the accident to make your training more effective. If your carpet begins to smell like urine and feces, your puppy will believe that it is the right place to potty and return to it again and again. Visit a good pet shop to find products created especially for odor control.
 Reward your dog with high-quality treats when you are training him. A treat that is normally forbidden, such as table scraps or cheese, is a great choice.
 Don't spend too long on a single dog training session. Your dog will get bored and antsy if you spend too much time on one thing. Only spend 10 minutes during the first couple of sessions.
 Teaching your dog to not tug and pull when on his leash is an important part of his training. Think of the leash as a safety requirement.
 When potty training your dog, stay away from wee-wee pads. Wee-wee pads are prone to leaks, which make your dog think that it is okay to eliminate in that area due to the smell. Wee-wee pads also make dogs use similar shaped objects as a bathroom. Instead, it is far preferable to teach your pet that outdoors is the only acceptable place to relieve itself.
 Keep your dog challenged regularly. 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.
 During the dog training process, it is a good idea to use various treats as rewards for your dog's good behavior. Don't use your dog's everyday treats for training. You want to place special emphasis on their improvement in training.
 Six months is the recommended age at which a dog should be spayed or neutered. This should be happening roughly at the same time as the first obedience class. The dog will preform better in obedience training after they have been neutered or spayed. By spaying or neutering a dog he will have a longer happier life.
 It may look like a harness is more comfortable for a dog, but it can actually prove to give you less control than even cinching type collars would. If you plan on using a harness outside of training, put both that and a collar on your dog during the training process. This will teach him to respond to commands even after the cinching collar is removed.
 One tip to keep in mind when training your dog is to not give up. You will need to give your dog continuous reinforcement, or he or she will go back to how they were before being trained. Taking care of your dog must include instituting a training plan, as well as meeting his food and shelter needs.
 It's important that your dog enjoy training and look forward to training sessions. Your dog will enjoy training sessions most and be able to pay attention well if lessons are short. Ten to fifteen minutes is a good guideline. Rewards should be plentiful and varied. The more you reward your dog the more he will continue the positive behavior. If you make training sessions enjoyable for your dog, he is going derive pleasure from listening to you, as well.
 If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. It is just too easy for dogs in such a situation to tangle their leads together, and this can lead to serious injuries for both of them. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.
 Dogs need routine, so feed your dog at the same time every day. This also helps with training. This will help you better understand when your dog needs to go outside, so he doesn't go on the carpet and ruin it. When a dog has a schedule, they also learn the valuable skill of "holding it" until you take him for his next scheduled trip outside.
 Give your puppy time to be okay with a crate by taking the training one small step at a time. If your dog seems comfortable inside the crate when the door is open, shut it and feed them a treat. Begin by leaving the dog in the crate for about ten seconds, then increase that time by small increments. If the puppy gets too upset then you increased the time too much, too fast.
 Sometimes professional help is required, so do not be afraid to call them. If training is not going well, you may need a pro. A professional dog trainer will give you the tools to correct your training program and help you achieve success.
 If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. If there chains become entangled with one another it could lead to an injury. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.
 When you get your puppy, be sure to create a bond to him by helping him learn his name. Repeat his name regularly, so he will learn to come to you when he hears it. These should be the primary words your dog needs to learn. Spending a lot of time interacting and playing with your puppy is the best way to establish a bond of love and trust. This will make him easier to train later.
 As you have seen, training your dog is an investment you will enjoy for many years. An ill-behaved dog is destructive and a cause of stress for every family member; before long, he will be unwanted. If you follow the guidelines that you have just read, you can begin to do the right thing and work with your dog.

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