Use These Tips To Train Your Dog
It is important to train your dog as it makes for a much better relationship between the two of you. Anyone with some patience and consistency can train a dog, even if there are few struggles along the way. It is important, though, that you learn a few things before you start training your pet. Continue reading to learn how to best train your dog.
First of all, your dog will need consistency. Dogs need consistent rules, consistent expectations and consistent commands. Try your best to make things as routine as possible for him. You will be surprised at how much it will help your training efforts. Feed your dog at around the same time each day. Allow him to exercise on a regular and consistent basis. Also, using the same commands is very important to training your dog. Your dog wants to please you and do what you tell him and the best way for him to do this is if he knows what to do and what to expect. By being consistent with him, he will always know what he is allowed to do, not to do, and what to expect from you.
Use positive reinforcement with your dog. Dogs love to please you and want to do anything they can to get attention. By giving them good attention, you will get more good behavior out of them. When your dog performs a targeted behavior, give him a treat, a hug or a simple "good job". This type of reinforcement works much better than yelling, screaming or hitting.
Correct your dog's behavior without punishing him. When your dog does something you do not like, correct this action by removing him from the area or stopping him from doing it. While you do this, say "no" firmly. The more you do this, the more he will learn that this behavior is unacceptable and soon you will not need to correct it at all. This is much more effective then punishing undesired behaviors.
Be consistent with your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit and will learn best and be happiest when things remain the same. If you have rules for your dog, expect him to follow them all the time, not just sometimes. Sure, it may be a little hard at first to get up and correct him every time he does something you do not like, but remember, you will only have to do this for a short time and then he will be better trained. Also, everyone who deals with your dog should expect the same rules to be followed and use the same command words. By being consistent, it will make your training efforts and dog's behavior much better.
Having a well-trained dog is better for both you and him. It will help you two develop a stronger bond and build a better relationship. Also, you both will be much happier together. Use what you learned here and you can have a dog who is enjoyable.
