Saturday, June 15, 2013

How To Get A Well Trained Dog

By Sally Byrd


You have made a wonderful decision! Now what do you do? Both you and your best friend will be very be happy together if he is properly trained. Read these tips to find out how you can train your dog efficiently.

Reprimands should be delivered quickly and in a sharp tone. Do not go on and on about how bad the dog is behaving. Just tell them no, and redirect them to the task you are asking them to do. Remember that your voice's volume gets their attention and that you are talking business.

Avoid restraining two dogs too closely together. They could tangle the chains in such a way so that one or both of the dogs are stuck or injured. It can even be fatal if you tie a large dog up with a small dog, and the large dog ends up getting a chain wrapped around the small dog's neck.

As your dog responds to his training, you can begin to allow him more freedom. Balancing obedience and liberty make dogs feel very satisfied. Don't give your dog too much free reign though.

Verbal cues are very important to make sure that your dog is under your command. The word "yes" may serve as a good gap-filler in between the dog's good behavior and the giving of the reward.

It is important to leash-train your dog. The safety of both of you while out walking is paramount, and the proper training will ensure this.

Teaching a new puppy to "leave it" is very important and one of the first commands that you should work on. This simple command is beneficial in making him stop on chewing furniture inside the house.

Every puppy in training will make some mistakes in the potty department. Your training will go more smoothly if you always clean up accidents right away. The smell from the feces and urine can stay in the carpet, and cause your pet to want to relieve themselves on that spot more often. Many pet stores or big box stores sell products that help to eliminate the odors from pet accidents.

Train your dog in a positive manner. Give your dog rewards every time he or she does something good. You should never yell at your dog, or physically harm them. Such tactics do not work and will reduce your credibility. To get the best results from your dog training, you need to be firm and consistent, staying positive at all times.

Praising your pooch is an absolute must during training sessions. Smile and get excited and make your dog know that he is doing something you like. Do not reward unwanted behavior. This will cause your dog to think that he is doing something good.

Your dog should be challenged regularly. Give him "quizzes" to make sure he still knows his stuff, even if you both know he does.

Use your dog's name as many times as you can, this will keep his attention on you. When you first get a dog it is important to say his name often, so that he will associate it to himself and will be more apt to pay attention to you when you call it. Choose a short name that is easily recognizable from other words.

Effective dog training requires instilling good behaviors from day one. it is more difficult for your dog has to unlearn bad habits than it is to teach him good habits. Never give a dog food scraps from the table so that it does not get into the bad habit of begging for them.

When house training a puppy, avoid using housebreaking pads. These pads often leak, and the enzymes from urine or feces on the pad can end up marking its spot on your floor as a potty zone. The puppy will smell the enzymes and assume that the area is fit for using the bathroom. The pads will also confuse a dog into thinking that any rug of that shape is an acceptable place to use the bathroom. Instead, teach your dog to always use the bathroom outside.

If you catch your puppy in the act of chewing on something he shouldn't, stop him immediately. Get some toys for your puppy to chew on and make sure he understands the difference by scolding or praising him.

You need to work on training your dog everyday. Teach your dog good behavior throughout the day like sitting for food and barking to go outside. They'll remember their commands when they're used frequently with the same outcome every time. If you do not continually train your dog, he may think he is to only obey at certain times or in certain locations.

Keep your dog's attention focused on something else if something really bothers him. For example, if your dog doesn't behave well around other dogs, provide positive distractions when you move past other canines during outings. This will create a positive association between the trigger and receiving attention or entertainment from you.

If you notice any behavioral problems pop up out of the blue, you should take your dog to the veterinarian to make sure that there are no health issues causing it. There are some illnesses or health conditions that may cause the dog to act out. This behavior is an indicator to humans that there is something wrong.

With the proper training, both you and your dog can be happy. With the information here, you are on your way to successfully training your dog.




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