If you have ever owned a dog, you know how frustrating it can be when your dog has a mind of his own. A well behaved dog on the other hand is a joy to have around. The way to get a well behaved dog is through training. It's not hard to train a dog but there are some basics that you need to know about in order to succeed. Keep reading to find out what the top 10 no fail tips on dog training are.
1. Don't waste any time in starting to teach your new puppy. Establishing routines right from the start and sticking to these routines is easier than trying to change things up after a period of time. That only succeeds in confusing your pet. For instance, if your dog is not allowed on the furniture, don't let him join you on the couch one day and then shoo him off when you find him on your couch another day.
2. Your dog needs to know who is boss and that should be you. At the same time, it's important that you be fair in your treatment. Don't expect things from your pet that he is not ready for. But once you teach him, expect him to obey. For instance, don't toss him a scrap from the table one day and then scold him for begging for food another time.
3. One of the very first things you should do is to get your new puppy used to a collar and lead as soon as you bring him home. You have so much more control when a dog is trained to accept a collar and lead.
4. When training your dog, have fun with him and reward his accomplishments, no matter how small they may be. Rewards can be treats, a scratch on the head, or praise. If he enjoys what you're doing with him and can look forward to being rewarded, you will accomplish a great deal in a shorter time frame.
5. Patience is a quality that every single good dog trainer needs to have, and lots of it. Progress should be measured in very small steps. Your dog will not learn and remember overnight. It takes lots and lots of practice before the desired behavior will come naturally. Be sure to reinforce the targeted behavior by repeated practice and rewards.
6. When disciplining your dog, never use the command "come". The command "come" should only be used in a positive way because it is such an integral part of training. Don't hit your pet when you are disciplining him. This will only cause him to fear you and it will end up damaging the trust between the two of you.
7. Whenever you start a new session of training, the first thing to do is to quickly review the behaviors that your pet has already mastered. Then as always, reward him and move on to something new.
8. Never extend the training session too long. If you sense that your pet is tiring or losing interest you will be farther ahead in the long run, ending the session than urging him to keep going. Be sure to have him carry out a simple command at the end of the lesson, give him his reward, and then spend a few minutes just having fun with him.
9. Teaching him commands such as "sit, stay, come, and down", first will make other lessons easier. Once he has learned these commands and responds consistently to each of them, you can then move onto more complex tricks or commands.
10. Only reward when a command is executed correctly. This goes along with being consistent. If he knows that he will get a "good boy" whether or not he sits on command, he won't learn the lesson.
Following these tips on dog training will help you to successfully train your dog. And after all, isn't a well-behaved dog much more rewarding to have around. - 31866
1. Don't waste any time in starting to teach your new puppy. Establishing routines right from the start and sticking to these routines is easier than trying to change things up after a period of time. That only succeeds in confusing your pet. For instance, if your dog is not allowed on the furniture, don't let him join you on the couch one day and then shoo him off when you find him on your couch another day.
2. Your dog needs to know who is boss and that should be you. At the same time, it's important that you be fair in your treatment. Don't expect things from your pet that he is not ready for. But once you teach him, expect him to obey. For instance, don't toss him a scrap from the table one day and then scold him for begging for food another time.
3. One of the very first things you should do is to get your new puppy used to a collar and lead as soon as you bring him home. You have so much more control when a dog is trained to accept a collar and lead.
4. When training your dog, have fun with him and reward his accomplishments, no matter how small they may be. Rewards can be treats, a scratch on the head, or praise. If he enjoys what you're doing with him and can look forward to being rewarded, you will accomplish a great deal in a shorter time frame.
5. Patience is a quality that every single good dog trainer needs to have, and lots of it. Progress should be measured in very small steps. Your dog will not learn and remember overnight. It takes lots and lots of practice before the desired behavior will come naturally. Be sure to reinforce the targeted behavior by repeated practice and rewards.
6. When disciplining your dog, never use the command "come". The command "come" should only be used in a positive way because it is such an integral part of training. Don't hit your pet when you are disciplining him. This will only cause him to fear you and it will end up damaging the trust between the two of you.
7. Whenever you start a new session of training, the first thing to do is to quickly review the behaviors that your pet has already mastered. Then as always, reward him and move on to something new.
8. Never extend the training session too long. If you sense that your pet is tiring or losing interest you will be farther ahead in the long run, ending the session than urging him to keep going. Be sure to have him carry out a simple command at the end of the lesson, give him his reward, and then spend a few minutes just having fun with him.
9. Teaching him commands such as "sit, stay, come, and down", first will make other lessons easier. Once he has learned these commands and responds consistently to each of them, you can then move onto more complex tricks or commands.
10. Only reward when a command is executed correctly. This goes along with being consistent. If he knows that he will get a "good boy" whether or not he sits on command, he won't learn the lesson.
Following these tips on dog training will help you to successfully train your dog. And after all, isn't a well-behaved dog much more rewarding to have around. - 31866
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