Your dog is important to you, but so are your possessions. With pets, it’s a bit more difficult to instill this appreciation for your property — especially if it appears particularly tasty to your dog. Read on for insight and advice that will help you to train your pet more effectively and with as little frustration as possible.
When doing crate training, train your dog incrementally rather than trying to do it all at once. Once your dog is accustomed to being in the crate, try closing the door and giving your pet a treat through the wire. Keep them in the crate for a small duration and slowly increase that duration. If the dog doesn’t like it, slow the process.
It is not difficult to teach a dog how to roll over, and having some treats on hand makes it easier. First, have your pet to lay down. You can put the treat on the floor by their head and then raise it up over to the other side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. Each time he sways to one side, tell him to “roll over”. Keep doing this until the treat is no longer needed. It may take some time for your dog to perfect the trick, but it’s a popular move and one that is sure to impress others.
When your pet jumps on you, squeeze its paws lightly. This will make it know jumping is not something that you want it to do. This will not hurt if done lightly, but it will be an uncomfortable feeling. Since it is so uncomfortable, they’ll avoid jumping on people.
When training, find a verbal clue your pet can understand so they will know exactly when to do as you say. Even a simple monosyllabic spoken ‘yes’ can help the dog to connect the desired behavior with the imminent reward.
You have to have patience when you are training your dog. Patience prevents both of you from becoming frustrated and angry during the training process. Your dog’s goal is to make you happy, but since he does not speak like a human does, it is harder for him to communicate.
Use the tips you just read and your dog will soon become a lot easier to manage and become easier to live with. Use the advice you learned now and get started on a better relationship with your dog.
