Saturday, October 1, 2011

How to Train Your Dog Successfully

By Dirk Gruenberg


One of the most important parts of a dog's life is his training. Even though we, as humans, might tend to want to treat our puppy like a child, this would not be in our best interest.

If you want to have a happy life for both you and your dog, you won't get around making compromises. This includes your dog learning to behave in a certain, desired way. And this is where dog training comes in.

How to house train your dog: There are two steps you need to take to house train your dog. To begin with, you need to set up a living place for your dog.

Here's why: Dogs intuitively try and keep their living area clean. This area can extend to any part of the house; you just have to be clear about it.

After having completed the first step, you need to show your dog the spot where he can do his business. If you bring him there repeatedly, he will eventually understand the process. This is also true for his living quarters. He might not understand it the first time around, but if you bring him there again and again, he will get it.

How to stop your dog from biting: Nipping and nibbling isn't too bad when your dog is still a puppy but as he gets older, he might hurt you and damage your property. This behavior should be stopped while he is still young.

If he bites you, yell "ouch" loudly and suddenly. Loud, surprising noises tend to scare young dogs. Also ignore him after he bit you. This will teach him to restrain from biting.

Your dog is barking? With this issue it is important to let your dog know that his behavior leaves a lot to be desired. Most importantly, be assertive when telling him not to bark. Use the sound of your voice to get the message across.

By giving proper dog obedience training, you are strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Both of you will live a much happier life together.




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