Training your dog builds a healthy relationship with you and your pet. Good knowledge can make puppy training much easier. If you are just winging it, you are sure to hit a lot of rough spots. Use these tips to help you train your dog.
When crate training your new puppy or dog, there are a few tricks you can apply. If the dog doesn’t want to go inside the crate, put a rawhide bone in there and shut the door. They will see and smell the bone and will want you to let them in there to get it. Upon entering the crate, praise your puppy to make sure it knows it did a good job.
Giving your dog proper treats is the best way to train. Knowing when to give him a treat, and how much, is paramount. It can create confusion for dogs if rewards are sporadic and not administered at the correct times.
Choose a crate that fits your dog properly and use it to crate train them. You should keep in mind that your dog will get bigger. Pick a crate that will be of suitable size for the adult when the puppy matures. Your dog should have ample space to turn around inside the crate, as well as lay comfortably.
Teaching a dog how to roll over isn’t too hard with a few treats in your hand. First, make sure the dog is in a laying position. Then hold one treat near his head and near the floor. Pull the treat over the dog until your hand is on the other side. Your dog is probably going to follow the treat in your hand with his nose, which means he will rollover his whole body. Say “roll over” as he performs the action so that he’ll learn the command. Put your frustration aside and he’ll be performing this trick all over the place in no time.
Every time you speak a command, it should be with the same tone and loudness level. Your dog will learn to recognize your tone and know they should obey. It will also help him distinguish between a disciplinary tone, which is sharper, and a commanding tone.
When training your dog make sure you always get his attention in the same manner. Say your dog’s name, followed by the command. His name will catch his attention and then he’ll know you’re speaking to him. Dogs that are properly trained will respond when their name is said.
Understand that getting your dog to respond during the times that you tell him or her ‘no’ is not helpful. It’s important to discover positive methods of reinforcing your dog’s training. No is negative and doesn’t give your dog a real command he can follow. Dogs need tailored training to pull through.
It’s vital that your dog is properly trained. After reading this article, you should have a better idea of what is required to train your dog. Keep at it. Don’t abandon your efforts if your dog takes a while to learn. An obedient dog doesn’t happen overnight; it requires repetition, time, and patience. If you want continued success, keep learning everything you can on training.