Properly training your four-legged friend can help make life easier and more pleasant for both of you. Attempt some of the following tips. A few of these ideas may be precisely what you needed to build a lasting friendship with your pet.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. Once your dog seems to have acclimated to the crate itself, close the gate and feeding him through it. In the beginning it is important to only leave the dog in the crate for a few seconds. After a while you will be able to leave them in the crate for longer amounts of time. Freaking out your dog is a sign that you need to slow down.
Look at it in your dog’s point of view. It’s easy to get irritated with them when they aren’t learning the basics quickly or even at all. Instead of completely giving up, consider looking at it from their perspective. Imagining the world as they see it might give you a new perspective on training them.
Refrain from using shock collars and similar training devices. They often don’t function as well as advertised and are far more expensive than conventional training methods. Also, shock collars may actually hinder your dog’s development and thwart positive behaviors. Using these techniques can have poor results.
It takes many repetitions before a dog is able to learn new commands. It will take up to 50 repetitions to learn a new command. Continue trying the same command and be patient, your dog will get it.
Your dog does not need to respond to you saying “no”. While training your pet, you need to give them a lot of positive praise and strokes. Just simply telling your dog ‘no’ doesn’t help him or her in understanding how to properly react. All dogs are different and will respond to different training.
Now that you are aware that training a dog can be so easy, why wait? Use the above advice to start training your dog now. Your pet revels in the chance to make your proud and show its loyalty by learning new things. All they need is a leader to lead them down the right oath. Go ahead and give it a whirl.
