Saturday, April 28, 2012

Helpful Advice For Successfully Training Your Dog

By Ally Wise


A dog or cute little puppy can steal the heart of many a person. If you have one already or are thinking about getting one, congratulations! A well trained pet is key to a successful relationship. Your pet will know what is expected, and you will have confidence in them - whether you are at home or not. Read the article below to get some helpful tips to contribute to a wonderful owner/pet relationship:

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To augment the training you've done with your dog, make sure if you are going to be leaving the house to leave your dog plenty of toys to play with. Many dogs go through separation anxiety when their owners leave. Having plenty of toys will help them fight this by replacing it with a squeaking raccoon toy.

Some dogs have enormous reserves of energy that can cause the dog to act crazy through out the day. For dogs like this a fenced in yard or electric collar fence can be a useful tool to allow the dog to run around in a contained area. The dog will have more exercise and be more relaxed when it comes inside.

To teach your dog to sit, have him in a standing position and hold a treat in the air. Pass the treat directly above his head, moving your hand behind him. This will cause him to look up as he tries to follow your hand. When a dog does this, it is natural for them to sit.

Dogs learn through reinforcement. When your dog does something you approve of and you would like to train them to do that on command, reward them with your voice. Consider, for example, the dog that unpredictably brings his owner his slippers. The owner should excitedly say the word "slippers" or whatever word they chose as a command for that behavior.

Find a suitable trainer. Ask your vet, other dog owners, or a local shelter or rescue organization for recommendations. Also, check out the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, which has a list of approved instructors on their website. When finding an instructor for your dog, be sure to sit in on one of their classes. If the dogs in the class seem to be happy, then it's a good sign.

Dogs with separation anxiety will benefit from affection from places other than their favorite person. In other words, their favorite person should diminish attention. You should only greet the pooch when she is calm and quiet. Other people in the home should take her out and help with training sessions so she builds a relationship and comfort with others as well.

Hopefully, you have read a tip or two that will help you with your owner/pet relationship. Apply the information that fits your circumstances. No doubt, your heart is or will be tied up in a cute little puppy or faithful dog. Training is a key to success! Make sure your pet is well trained. Congratulations on your furry friend!




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