Every dog needs some sort of training and direction from their human companions. Apply this advice to ensure that your dog is well-behaved and happy.
When you’re working on training you dog, you must always try to teach it how to know that it’s their home. You should put their food in the crate when they eat, but leave the door open. Thus, they will associate a good thing like yummy food with the crate.
Whenever your dog jumps onto you, grab their paw and gentle squeeze to make sure they understand that jumping is not good behavior. This will not hurt if done lightly, but it will be an uncomfortable feeling. It won’t take long for your dog to associate the unpleasant sensation with the act of jumping up, and he will quickly stop doing so.
Be patient when training a dog. This keeps everyone happy and frustration at bay. Your dog wants to do what you ask him to, but you have to give him the commands in a way in which he understands what is expected.
Are you house training your dog? If so, then understand that the food and water they consume must come out at some point. If you want your puppy to relieve himself with regularity, keep the diet regular too, like feeding him good food two or three times daily at consistent intervals. That way, you will know when the dog likely needs to go out and can prevent accidents.
Refrain from using shock collars and similar training devices. They might not work like they say they do and they cost too much. Plus, using devices like shock collars can stifle your dog and discourage even good behavior. The negative training causes negative outcomes.
Your relationship with your dog can suffer if you don’t know what you need to train them. Hopefully this article has given you a deeper understanding of what it will take to properly train your dog.
