published Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 12:01 pm by
Kitty Kane
Dogs thought processes are not as complex as those of people, so it is unwise to believe that your dog can literally understand everything you say. If you put this expectation on your animal, you will only wind up disappointed and frustrated. However, you can properly train your dog by using the information provided in this article.
Disciplined leash walking is very important in dog training. This is important for both the dogRDZs safety, and your own.
Chewing the wrong items is a habit for many puppies. This requires immediate attention when it happens. Switch out the inappropriate object for an item that belongs to your puppy to allow him to realize what is and is not okay.
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.
Get your dog ready early for his trips to the veterinarian. Stroke him gently, offering praise when he responds in a positive manner. Also, perform mock examinations on teeth and paws. Having a close family friend also participate in these exercises will be very helpful.
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 animalRDZs 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.
Don’t overdo your training sessions, keep them brief and interesting for best results. You will bore your dog if your spend a lot of time on just one thing. This is why you need to limit the time of your training sessions to around 10 minutes.
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.
Try using a clicker to help enforce good behavior. To properly use a clicker, you will need to set up a positive association with the noise from the clicker and a desired behavior. Over the course of a few days use the clicker and immediately give your dog a treat. Soon, your dog will understand that the noise means “great”, making the clicker to a tool that can shape desirable behavior.
Break complex behaviors or tricks down into simple steps. For instance, maybe you are training your dog to fetch the morning paper. The first step is learning to hold something. He will then need to know what the object is by name. He then should know how to pick the object up. Finally, he should learn how to bring it over to you. If you make it easy to understand, your dog will better grasp it.
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.
Hopefully, you have learned something useful and new from this article. You will be more efficient if you establish a plan ahead of time.
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