Saturday, February 2, 2013

Tips And Advice On How To Train Your Dog

By Sabrina Ushijima


If you want to go about training your dog but aren't sure how, then look no further. One of the best things you can do to learn how to train your dog, is to learn as much information as you can about how to train your dog. The information in this article that can help you train your dog the best way possible.

Train your dog according to the role he or she will play! Dogs that are going to be used for police work - or in search and rescue - are trained using methods that will strengthen the drive they naturally have. Use their favorite toy as a reward! The goal is to have a dog that will work for extended periods of time because he or she knows that they will get play time when the work is done!

To help potty train puppies, consider using a crate. Crate training may sound unpleasant, but it's actually one of the most natural ways to train puppies. A crate is considered their home or den, and puppies have an instinct not to soil in this space. Just be sure to limit the time spent in the crate, so your pup can spend time with you too.

To stop your dog from jumping up on you, push him back firmly with your knee and tell him "NO" in a firm and commanding voice. As soon as his feet are on the floor, pet him with your hands and praise him for being a good dog with his feet on the floor.

When you are wanting to work on training you dog you should start of by making sure that he knows his name. At least 10 times a day use their name for things like playing, feeding and treats. Try not to use their name in a punishment so that way when something good happens they think of their name as a good thing, not bad.

Paper train your dog. If your dog is left home for long periods of time, he will need a place to go to the bathroom. With this housebreaking method, accidents do not occur in other areas of the house, and the dog learns the proper place to do his business.

Training your dog to walk on lead takes time. The idea is to have your dog walk obediently beside you without straining, tugging, and pulling from side to side. Correct your dog's movement with short snaps of the lead that pull sharply and abruptly back against his momentum. He will stop pulling and walk complacently for a time beside you. During this time loosen the lead but when he pulls again snap the lead again.

Never punish a dog for a house-training accident unless you actually witness it happening. Nobody likes coming home to a smelly surprise, but one of the biggest mistakes you can make when house training a dog is punishing or scolding a dog for an earlier mistake. Dogs do not have a good concept of cause and effect, so scolding a dog for a mess will only serve to make them fear the actual mess or you, and not the act of making the mess. They do not understand why they are being punished and in some cases it can cause the dog to start eating their waste, because they know its presence makes you angry. If you catch them in the act, simply firmly tell them "no" and immediately take them outside.

Dogs with separation anxiety experience extreme stress when left alone. This can result in extremely destructive behavior, both to the dog itself and to your property. Make sure your dog has plenty of exercise before being left alone. Treats that provide mental stimulation may also ease anxiety. By preventing boredom, you can ease the stress of separation anxiety.

In order to potty train your dog, it is important to praise them when they are successful at going outside. Dogs are more likely to continue their good behavior if they know they will get praise afterward. Tell them what a good dog they are, and give them a hug and kiss.

Having read this article, you should apply some of the advice to your dog training methods. Meanwhile, you don't have to use every tip you read, you can still come up with your own inspirations and ideas using other people's tips. Your education on dog training shouldn't stop here, reading this article should only be a milestone in your success.




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