Tips For Training Your Dog The Right Way

by | Jan 27, 2024 | Dog Training

TIP! When crate training an indoor dog or puppy, you may try some tricks. If the dog doesn’t want to get in the crate try putting a chew toy in it and close the gate when they’re not there.

Are you not sure how to start training your dog? Perhaps you already own a dog but are put off by his unpleasant behaviors and habits. Well, you have found the right article. Keep reading to find simple steps that you can take to make your dog your real best friend in life.

TIP! Try to see things from your dog’s eyes. Frustration can be easily acquired if the dog fails to learn simple things in a rapid manner.

Choosing the correct crate size is extremely important. Puppies will grow up quite quickly. Choose a crate which will be the right size for the dog when he grows up. Your dog needs to have the room to get around the crate and not feel cramped.

TIP! Establish a calm environment when you enter a room that your dog is in. Your dog should have the patience to wait for you to get settled and signal that you are ready to play with him.

Your dog needs an hour or more of exercise every day along with any training or bathroom breaks. Making sure your dog has enough exercise makes training sessions more effective and encourages regular good behavior from your dog. A dog that gets to exercise and have fun will be much easier to manage.

TIP! Control how much you reward your dog. When the dog correctly follows your commands, you can certainly give a reward.

You should never do long sessions of training. Dogs don’t have long attention spans so make sure that your training sessions are kept short. If you want a long session, make sure that your dog has a break in between.

TIP! Your dog should be eating the right amount of healthy food. A bad diet is unhealthy for dogs for many reasons.

You have to be consistent with your dog’s training. When many members of a family are working to train a dog, be certain that each person uses identical commands, rewards and discipline. It will be easier for a pet to learn a single set of commands.

TIP! Dogs should never be tied up close to each other. The dogs chains could get tangled up and cause harm to the dogs as they struggle to get free.

When training your puppy to use a leash, wrap a collar around him while the two of you are playing. Your puppy should feel comfortable in it for walks but also for identification.

TIP! When you buy a crate, ensure it is the correct size. As your dog gets older, he will probably grow larger.

When you are traveling together with a dog, make a dog travel bag. You should take their bed, bowls, and things to clean up after them. Do not fret about food for your dog, you can buy it wherever you are.

TIP! Don’t approach a strange dog too quickly. Hold our your hand and slowly move closer.

Make sure your dog understands the “down” command. This command can be used in an emergency, or used as the basis for teaching other behaviors. Teaching your dog the down command can be extremely useful.

TIP! If your dog barks a lot, try getting them accustomed to whatever causes the problem. Whether your dog barks in response to other dogs, people, certain sounds or something else, it is important to habituate him to this circumstance.

Have some patience when dealing with your dog. Dogs cannot speak English, and they are not human. The only thing it can understand is your tone and physical gestures. It will not know why you are behaving in such a manner. If you or your dog seem frustrated, it’s time for a break.

TIP! Is your dog eating a nutritionally-sound diet? Dogs can suffer from behavioral issues when their regular diet isn’t meeting their needs. Find out what your dog’s breed needs in terms of nutrition and then meet those needs.

Always reinforce positive behavior in your dog. Punishing your dog whenever he or she does something wrong is not always necessary. Instead, just ensure you aren’t reinforcing bad behavior. By using negative punishment, you may make your dog fear you. Use positive reinforcement to train your dog with treats.

TIP! Dogs are capable of knowing the right and the wrong things to do with proper and consistent training. This will require firm boundaries from everybody in your house.

Try using the “shake-can” training method. Put a handful of screws or pennies into a lidded can. Shake the can if your dog misbehaves. It will startle the dog and halt his behavior. After a few repetitions, the dog realizes he can’t perform that behavior. Shaking the can multiple times can desensitize your dog, so just do it once.

TIP! Do you have a dog that pulls? This is probably the most common complaint of dog owners, but it is fairly easy to remedy. A harness can make walking your dog a more enjoyable experience.

Be sure to discourage unwanted behaviors at the moment they occur. Use a firm voice when saying “no.” You should never yell at your dog, nor strike your canine with your hand or any physical object. Chastise him for bad behavior when it happens, but not too long after. Dogs memories do not last that long. A long period of time between the behavior and the correction will confuse your dog.

TIP! If your dog has an issue with barking, pay attention to potential triggers. When you understand the antecedent, you can manage the behavior correctly.

Dogs have their own personalities and you need to find the ideal training method for your dog. If your dog is shy or aggressive, make sure that you complement their style with the appropriate training. If you have been trying one method without success, then you might need to think about switching up your tactics.

TIP! Understand limitations of older dogs. Older dogs won’t be trained perfectly.

Do not allow your dog to use a wee-wee pad to go potty. The problem with the wee-wee pads is that they leak and leave enzymes from urine and feces behind. Wee-wee pads tend to make dogs think they can use any similar shaped objects for a bathroom. Your dog should be trained to know that outdoors if where they should be using the bathroom.

Puzzle Toys

TIP! Never let your dog drag you when walking. You lead the dog, he does not lead you.

Dogs possess brains that require stimulation. For dogs that constantly chew, puzzle toys for canines can build their problem-solving skills and appeal to their nature. Puzzle toys come in a vast array of types so choose one that appeals to your dog’s specific strengths.

TIP! Introductions to other animals should be done very slowly. If you want a second pet, look for one that will be compatible with your current pet.

Teach your dog how to do things step by step if it is a complex trick. For instance, maybe you are training your dog to fetch the morning paper. The first step is him holding an object. You then want to teach it names for different objects to make sure it knows differences in names. He then should know how to pick the object up. The last step is to train him to bring the object to you. By parsing the task into a set of simple components, you will enable your dog to understand the sequence and perform it.

TIP! Like people, different type of dogs may respond to different types of training. An example of this is the difference in positive and negative methods and their effects on different personalities.

Each dog has their own needs when it comes to training. If your dog isn’t responding to a treat reward, you will have to find a different reward which will make him work harder. You can use this new reward in situations where he has earned it.

TIP! When looking at dog trainers, do a lot of research. Check user reviews on the Internet and learn their training methods.

A loose leash is key to a well-behaved pet. When you do this, the dog naturally wants to pull. You want to teach your dog to walk calmly, without pulling at the leash. You should make sure that the leash is comfortable for him.

TIP! If you are focusing on eliminating an undesirable behavior that’s been shown consistently over a long period of time, you must remember to be patient and realistic. Previous owners may have allowed certain behaviors that you disapprove of, but they will take longer to train away.

It is vitally important that your dog is treated in the same manner, given the same commands and rewarded similarly by every member of your family. This is the only way to ensure the training sticks. The most favorable results stem from keeping all of your dog’s training consistent. If someone trains the dog differently, this could make your dog confused about what is the proper behavior.

TIP! Positively encourage your dog without using treats. It does work to give dog treats when they learn a new behavior.

With everything you’ve learned about training your dog, why would you delay it any further? Everything you’ve learned will be useful in your training sessions. Dogs like to follow your orders when you tell them what to do. They simply require a firm hand for guidance. Go ahead and give it a whirl.