The loveable dog you brought home from the pound seems to be more troublesome than you could have imagined. Proper training can transform your puppy, into the Lassie you thought you’d brought home.
Ensure your dogs are active and getting a lot of exercises. Don’t let your dog sit around with nothing to do. They won’t get any exercise that way and if they’re too bored, they might sniff around and get into some trouble. Dogs that lose interest are hard to train. You will find that your dog will pay more attention to you when it is exercised and happy. Go for a long walk with your dog.
Dogs have tunnel vision and will focus on one thing to the exclusion of all else. With frequent practice, your dog will begin to focus on you and the signals you are giving him instead of other distractions.
Stay very consistent and persistent when starting your crate training regimen. The first thing to keep in mind is that you must let him use the bathroom as soon as he’s let out. Eventually, they will wait until it’s the right time to go to the bathroom.
With patience and a handful of tasty treats, you can easily teach your pet to roll over. First, have your pet to lay down. 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. His nose will track that treat and his body will roll over. Be sure to say ROLL OVER as your dog is rolling. Eventually, he will learn to perform the trick upon command. It may take some time for your dog to perfect the trick, but it’s a popular move and one that is sure to impress others.
Pick a recognizable phrase to verbalize to your puppy during house training. Whenever you take your pet outside to use the bathroom, choose a phrase, like “go potty”, so he remembers what he is there to do.
When getting closer to a dog, move slowly and let the dog smell your hand. That is the first step in getting the dog accustomed to your smell and building trust between you. As the dog begins to trust you, he will more likely follow your commands.
When you toilet train your dog, avoid accidents! Watch your pet to identify his unique behaviors and signals that indicate when he must relieve himself. Common behaviors include snuffling, whining, and pacing around. Don’t hesitate to take your dog out whenever you notice your dog behaving in one of these ways. Take your dog outside and escort him to his favorite spot. Give him praise for doing the right thing. In time, he will ask you to take him out.
The majority of pet owners are pleasantly surprised to find out that training their dog to learn basic commands is a process that takes only a short amount of time each day and fits smoothly into their lifestyle. Moreover, they are often astonished at how quickly their dog begins to respond to the commands. So if the relationship with your dog is not as good as it should be, try a few of these suggestions.
