Tuesday, August 28, 2012

How to get your pup trained properly.


Congratulations on being a new dog owner. So, what are you going to do next? Training your dog is beneficial to both you and your pet. The following tips will tell you the inside scoop on how to get your pup trained properly.

Repetitive training can be one of the best ways to deal with your dog's separation anxiety over being left alone. Separation anxiety can cause a dog to bark or destroy things while you're away from home. You can train your dog on acceptable behaviors that can be applied while you are gone. Doggy nerves can also be soothed by showing your pet plenty of affection.



 Positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train your dog. Utilize rewards during training by giving your dog a treat to reinforce good behavior. Using punishment and negative training techniques will only make the dog afraid of you and less likely to want to please its master.

 A large breed dog needs a large dog bed to be comfortable. You can buy a large bed for your large-breed dog, or even get a crib mattress to use as your dog's bed. These are advantageous for the fact that you are able to regularly change the cover by using crib sheets. Another good thing is that crib mattresses have a moisture-proof cover.

 If hiring an animal behavior professional is something you are considering, make sure to learn as much about them as you can. Also it is important to find out is their chosen methods for animal training. You may not be comfortable with some techniques and you can request that they not be used with your dog.

 You should always walk your dog before leaving your house for long periods of time. Wearing him out may minimize his anxiety at being separated from you.

 Dog training is most productive when you know what incentives that your dog will work for. You need to learn about what your dog likes, and know what will work with him and what won't. Be sure that you are giving your dog a wide assortment of different training exercises and be lavish with your praise and support. When your dog is happy, he will perform better.

 Dogs can have a one-track mind and remain focused on one thing until you break the dog out of it. Once your dog knows his attention command, you will be able to coerce him to ignore almost anything.

 Be very mindful of the way you speak to your dog when you train him. Dogs can pick up how you are feeling. A dog will realize that a stern tone means that he is being disciplined.

 When you begin training your dog, you should be aware of what his favorite foods are. Since these will be the rewards for good behavior when you are training the dog, it should be something that really motivates him. Take note of how your dog responds when he is given his reward.

 It's important to try out different treats and foods with your dog to find what his favorite is. Rewarding him with his favorite treat will be much more satisfying and motivate him to better performance in training. Make sure you pay attention to how he responds when you offer him this reward.

 There are many different approaches that can be used to crate train a new puppy. If they don't want to go in the crate, try luring them in with a treat or chew bone. Your dog will get excited at the prospect of the treat and soon be eager to enter the crate. If they do go into the crate, offer up praise and a treat.

 Anxious dogs are prone to chewing on things they shouldn't. Dogs like to den up. Giving him a crate to lie in and a toy to chew on will make your dog feel secure and keep him occupied.

 Try training your dog to grab a toy and keep it in his mouth. When you see him mouth a toy, give him a reward or treat and use a clicker. After a few tries you should allow the dog to pick up the toy on his own. When he does, just click and then give a reward. After this, you should only reward your dog after he holds the toy in his mouth.

 Dogs have a lot of energy to exhaust so make certain that you provide plenty of outlets for this to happen positively. A good diet and plenty of exercise are crucial to keeping any dog healthy and happy.

 When training your dog, do not include any punishments. If your dog does not follow the correct behavior, instead of punishing him, gently teach him what to do instead. Build a positive relationship with your dog during the training process.

 Make sure your dog associates one word with one discrete behavior. Dogs respond much better to this because dogs will associate a specific word or action with that particular type of behavior. In all aspects of dog training, consistency is crucial. If you strive for this, you and your pet will get more out of the training.

 When implementing discipline with your dog, monitor your tone of voice. Your dog can usually tell how you are feeling. By adopting a stern tone to your voice, it will be easier to enforce discipline.

 If you are welcoming a guest into your home, give them clear instructions about how to interact with your dog. Keeping calm, and introducing themselves to your dog, may help reduce any negative behaviors that another approach would cause.

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

 Always use your dogs name when you need his attention. To have some good control over your dog, a solid response is crucial. Call them to you at least ten times a day. Try to avoid punishing your dog when it comes to you after you call out its name while using this technique.

 Dog training is mostly about being consistent with your pooch and setting the rules of your relationship. Once those are set, you'll find you both enjoy your time together even more! It is important that you are always reinforcing what you have taught your dog. Make sure he stays on top of what he has learned, and correct any bad behavior. Once your dog learns the basic training skills, the sky is the limit.

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