Dog Training tips for quick success

When you first meet your dog, chances are he didn't show his true colors and may have come to you with a few "problems". Don't worry, with proper techniques even the worst dog can learn to be well behaved.

Accidents will sometimes happen when you are house training a puppy. It's important to immediately clean up the accident to make your training more effective. If you don't clean accidents up quickly, your pet may smell the mess and eliminate in the same spot again. Many products are sold that will neutralize these odors, so ask about them at your local pet store.



 Training should be done when the dog is young. Much like human children, puppies learn faster than adult dogs. When you begin appropriate training early, it will be easier for your dog to grow up knowing the correct way to behave.

 Always give your puppy plenty of toys to chew on to help with teething pain. Otherwise, you might find your shoes becoming chew toys. Take it away, and give him a chew toy. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth that has been frozen.

 Don't be shy about telling your guests how to behave around your dog. These things can cause a dog to attempt to establish dominance and maybe even jump on guests.

 When you are having a training session, keep the atmosphere positive and encouraging. Reward your dog often when it obeys your training commands. Punishing your dog will not achieve the desired results and does more harm than good.

 Appropriate training can help ease your dog's separation anxiety the times you are away from home. If your dog makes it a habit to bark a lot or tear up the home while you are away, it more than likely is suffering from separation anxiety. Proper training can teach your dog appropriate ways to entertain himself while you are not home. Make sure as well that you give your dog lots of love to ease the anxiety.

 The more active your dog is, the healthier it will be. Dogs get bored just as easily as children. Dogs that are bored are not easy to train. A dog that is happy, and gets the attention that they crave, will be a better behaved and attentive dog. Go on runs or long walks together.

 Try using a clicker to help enforce good behavior. In order to begin, simply create a happy mental link between the clicker's sound and something the dog enjoys. Attempt to click and treat immediately and do this several times for a few days. Soon, your dog will understand that the noise means "great", making the clicker to a tool that can shape desirable behavior.

 Have a blast during each training session with your dog. Playful interaction strengthens the bond between you, and will have your dog striving even harder to please you during training. While training can be considered fun, be prepared to spend some time just playing as well.

 During the dog training process, it is a good idea to use various treats as rewards for your dog's good behavior. Don't use your dog's everyday treats for training. You want to place special emphasis on their improvement in training.

 Training can be a big help for a dog suffering from separation anxiety. Dogs that won't stop barking and destroy everything in the house when you leave are probably suffering from separation anxiety. You can fix this problem by giving your dog some kind of activity to occupy his time while you're gone. Always make sure you shower your dog with an abundance of love and affection to comfort his anxious feelings.

 Dogs learn quickest through repetition and positive reinforcement. You need to make sure your dog understands what the expected behavior is, be consistent in your expectations and practice the behaviors daily. This is how a dog will learn to perform a trick. Show your pet the right way through rewards and repetition.

 It's best when the entire household is helping with dog and puppy training. You may have one member of the family that does much of the training with him, but by having the entire family take part in the training, he will learn that he must obey each person that lives in the home.

 Learning how to show authority is the foundation of all dog training. Your dog will not respect or obey you, unless you let him know that you are the boss. Do not let your dog walk ahead of you when you go on walks.

 Refrain from playing tug-of-war with your puppy while you in the process of training him. These kinds of games may encourage your dog to bite your hands. This behavior is very difficult to break, so you should avoid these games while they are still a puppy.

 Training depends on consistency. You need to be the one in charge at all times. If you don't feel like making time or having enough energy to give the dog a command, don't do it.

 When teaching your dog a complicated routine, break the task into smaller elements. One example is getting your dog to fetch your iPad to read the New York Times Digital Edition. The first thing that your dog needs to learn is how to hold something correctly. Next, the puppy needs to learn how to find the object on command. The next thing he should be taught is how to pick objects up. Finally, show him that you want the object brought to you. If you use simple steps, it will be easier for your dog to understand, and learn quickly.

 Most dogs are eager to please and respond better to rewards than punishment. You need to demonstrate proper behavior, then work with your dog over time and reward him when he does the right thing. This is the best way to teach your dog new tricks. Show your pet the right way through rewards and repetition.

 Give your dog new challenges often. Make sure you quiz him on the stuff he knows, so he stays on his toes.

 When you get your puppy, be sure to create a bond to him by helping him learn his name. Repeat his name regularly, so he will learn to come to you when he hears it. These should be the primary words your dog needs to learn. Spending a lot of time interacting and playing with your puppy is the best way to establish a bond of love and trust. This will make him easier to train later.

 Most people are surprised how quickly their dog can learn from training and how fast they get results. So if you are looking to change any of your dog's wayward ways,try some of our tips for quick success .