Monday, December 5, 2011

The Earlier You Start The Training Of Your Puppy The Better

By Mary Jane


Dogs do not have the same ability to think as humans do, therefore you should not try to treat your dog as an intellectual equal. Doing so will leave one sadly disappointed by the results they receive. However, you are about to learn how to properly treat your dog so you can train it.

Find out what motivates your dog as a training reward, and save it for training sessions to get maximum results. Some dogs love a chance to chew on a special squeaky toy or ball, while others adore a certain brand of treats or tiny chunks of fresh baked chicken. It never hurts if the dog is a little hungry so the treats seem even tastier.

Use your pets name whenever you want to get his attention. Try to do this at least ten times a day, and never call your pet to you by name to punish him. This will help you to gain better control over your pet and establish a strong relationship.

Train your dog by reinforcing positive behavior. This does not mean to punish your pet when he does something bad; instead, simply do not reinforce negative behavior. Negative enforcement might just make your dog scared of you. Positive reinforcement will ensure that your dog will want to do good things more often in order to receive treats and praise.

As you progress in training your dog, only give rewards for obedience the first time you give a command such as "come" or "sit". The dog will quickly learn that it is better to get the reward by obeying the first command than having you repeat it and not give the reward. Do praise the dog when it finally obeys, but save the treats for quick obedience.

Young puppies are prone to chewing on their owners belongings. You can address this problem by immediately stopping your puppy if he chews an inappropriate item. You should then, instead, give him the toys that he is allowed to chew. Praise your dog anytime you finding him chewing a permitted toy. Remaining consistent with this training method can save your favorite furniture or pair of shoes.

One of the very first commands a dog should learn is to come when he is called by his name. To start getting him used to his name, use it positively as soon as he joins the family. Every time he comes praise him so he will find following commands a positive experience.

Be consistent and clear with your dog when training and as far as what you expect. You should be consistent in the words used for commands and the rules for appropriate behavior. Being consistent will help keep your dog being becoming confused and possibly resorting to unwanted behaviors.

Does your dog pull on the leash? This is one of the most common complaints owners have about their dogs, and it's also incredibly easy to remedy. Head to your nearest pet supply store and pick up a harness for just a few bucks - harnesses dramatically cut down on pulling, and make walks enjoyable again!

Train your dog so that living together is fun for both you and your dog. Living with a dog should not be a hardship, but it can be if you don't take the time to research the type of training a dog understands. A dog does not think like a human, so learning how to train in a way they understand will make it easier for both of you.

Dog owners should now realize how easy the battle to train a dog can be sometimes. With the right owner mind set followed with the proper knowledge, training a dog can be accomplished. Dogs can rise to the occasion and thrive with their training from their owner.




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