Do you feel all alone in your quest for an obedient dog? Well, you are definitely not alone! Millions of people want a well-trained dog. Some hire a trainer or find a good school. But what if you cannot find a school or teacher that is a good fit for your dog? You can train him yourself. After all, no one else will know your dog better than you. There are a few training tips you should know that actually should work for any dog that is being training.
Just remember that perseverance is important. Your dog is not trying to be malicious when it makes mistakes. It takes time to master commands. However, with patience you and your dog will enjoy a great experience and develop and even better relationship than what you already have now. And with these six training tips, you can be sure to have a successful time of it:
Training Tip #1 - Do not start when your dog is distracted. That is setting you both up for failure. Capture his attention. A small treat and some kind words typically help matters. When both of you are focused, your training session will be more successful.
Training Tip #2 - Ensure that you have the proper supplies before you start training. If you plan to use a training collar, measure your dog's neck to find the correct size. Ask a sales professional at your local pet store about how long and what type of leash you should use in training. If you plan to incorporate treats and toys into your training plan, purchase these in advance.
Training Tip #3 - Introduce the commands like sit, stay and down. These are especially helpful in social situations and traveling situations like in a car or truck. These commands will help them stay safe.
Training Tip #4 - Potty train your dog at regular intervals. This will prevent accidents in your home. The key times to take him outside for relieving his bladder and bowels are before bedtime, when they first wake up, after naptime, and immediately after each meal. Crate training is one method that might help your potty training cause.
Training Tip #5 - Schedule regular play times with your dog. Not only will this strengthen your bond, but it will also loosen both of you up so that you are both relaxed for training sessions. It's healthy too!
Training Tip #6 - During dog training, keep your sessions short. Take breaks. And when you have to reprimand your dog, use a firm voice but do not yell or get physical with him. Not only does it accomplish nothing but it also may scare him.
Ask another person and you will likely have a different set of tips for training your dog. Each person will have a certain aspect that they want to focus on more over others. For instance, if a dog suffers from separation anxiety, you will want to focus on that. Or if you have small children, you want to ensure that your dog will act appropriately around them.
