Sunday, February 26, 2012

Train Your Dog The Right Way.

By Kitty Kane


Taking on the task of training your dog might feel intimidating if you have never tried it before. While there are some things you need to know, there are plenty of resources for a beginner at dog training. These are just some tips to help you start out with dog training the right way.

Disciplined leash walking is very important in dog training. This is important for both the dog's safety, and your own.

When housebreaking a dog, it is advisable to use the crating technique. For effective crate training, you should take your dog out of the crate regularly and consistently. Given time, a crate trained dog is much less likely to have accidents inside.

Any introductions to new animals should be made very slowly. Always take stock of your current family pets and how they will react to a new pet. Your new pet needs to have a temperament that matches those of your existing pets.

While training your dog, it pays to use irresistible treats as rewards. Great treats such as small pieces of cheese or a dab of peanut butter can go a long way.

Understand when you can't handle your dog on your own, and use that knowledge to know when you need to call in a professional to help you. If your dog is misbehaving, you should try to get some help from a dog whisperer. Professional dog trainers know the ins and outs of this better than you. This may be what to takes to get your dog started on the right foot.

Any behavioral issues that suddenly occur should be checked by a vet to make sure there are no health conditions causing it. Certain health conditions, or even pain, can completely change an animal's demeanor. It could even be to the point that the dog may become more aggressive and lash out at people. Remember that your dog cannot express clearly what the problem is: you will have to pay attention to your pet.

Provide your dog with the tools and environment to facilitate success, particularly when breaking him of the habit of inappropriate chewing. Additionally, make sure there is nothing that can pose as a threat to your chewing canine. Items like hairbrushes can cause a dog to choke or could block their airway.

In order to get your dog to obey you, it may be wise to take obedience classes. Trained instructors will help correct many different behavioral issues you might face with your dog.

To keep your dog compliant with his training, be sure to continue the process well after he has performed the way that you have hoped. Many times, owners feel that since their animals have gone through dog training, they can just forget about it. Like their human owners, pets truly are creatures of habit. For this reason, it is essential to make sure that your dog adheres to a clear-cut set of rules.

You should pick a phrase to say to your puppy while he is being house trained. When you take your dog out, repeat this command. This will help him form an association between being taken outside and doing his business.

Teach your puppy his or her name before you start to train him or her, as this creates a bond. Using his name frequently will teach him to respond when called. Your dog should learn these items before any others as they're the most important. Spending a lot of time interacting and playing with your puppy is the best way to establish a bond of love and trust. Once your puppy trusts you, it will be easier to train him.

After learning some helpful hints on how to get through to your dog and train it to behave to your expectations you simply need to follow what you have learned. After changing your dogs behavior to fit with the tips suggested you can properly train your dog.




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