Always reinforcing what you have taught your dog.

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.

Do not allow your dog to use a wee-wee pad to go potty. These types of pads will leave a mark on your floor because of the enzymes. Wee-pads will also make your dog think that anything which looks similar is a great place to go to the bathroom. Teaching your dog the appropriate place to go from the start is always the more practical idea.



 Don't allow your dogs to pick and choose what they listen to. If you cannot wait for your order to be obeyed, do not ask anything of your pet.

 Positive reinforcement should include more than just dog treats. Dogs love treats, and easily learn new tricks when this is their motivation. However, you may not always have a treat with you to congratulate you dog outside of regular training sessions. Good behavior can be rewarded with petting and hugging, which are two great treat replacements.

 When teaching your dog not to chew on things that are not toys, you should try to facilitate success. Furthermore, a dog that chews inappropriately needs to be kept away from danger. Items such as nylons, hairbrushes, as well as other common chewable, yet dangerous household items, can be a danger for your dog. He can choke easily, so watch out for them.

 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.

 A variety of rewards, such as treats, praise and toys keep your dog interested in pleasing you. Rewarding your dog with special treats during training will encourage him to obey the commands you give him. He will begin to look forward to your training sessions.

 Prepare your dog early on for veterinary examinations. Press your hands firmly over his body in the same manner that the vet will and offer him encouraging praise. Practice handling both paw and teeth exams, by examining between the paw pads and lifting the dog's jowls. You might want to ask your buddies to assist you in the process.

 You should always walk your dog before leaving your house for long periods of time. If you make them tired, they will have much less separation anxiety.

 You should never tether two dogs in close proximity to one another. The restraints for each dog can become tangled and in an effort to free themselves, they can be injured. If one dog is larger than the other, it could accidentally tangle the cord around the smaller dog's neck, causing it to become unable to breath, and possibly die.

 Making your dog learn habits that are good from the start is very important. You will have much better success if you teach a dog properly early on, instead of attempting to break negative behaviors later in their life. If you do not want your pet to beg for food, you should never encourage it by feeding it table scraps.

 Be consistent with your dog training to make sure your animal stays obedient to the rules it has been learning. One of the most common mistakes pet owners make is assuming that once training has been completed, no maintenance is required thereafter. However, pets are creatures of habit. This is why you must make sure that you have a rule system that is strict for your dog.

 Accidents are a part of training your puppy to go potty outside. Immediately clean up every accident for training purposes. When a dog uses the house to relive itself, the smell can linger on the carpet if not cleaned properly. You will then have a dog that will continue to use that same spot all of the time. Many cleaning products are made just to eliminate this order, you can find them at any pet store.

 Your dog needs to be up to date on his training. This will help to make them more obedient. A lot of owners will train their dogs once and not conduct any refreshers. Dogs, though, are like people in the way they fall into habits. Your dog must follow the rule system strictly.

 Be sure to feed your dog healthy foods and treats. It is entirely up to you to provide a good diet for your pet. Not only is it unhealthy, it can affect the way they behave. Simply enhancing a dog's diet can make a big difference in its receptiveness to training.

 Dogs need repetition and rewards to learn. Perform the same training session every day with immediate rewards. This is the optimal way for your dog to learn new tricks. Dogs learn through repetition and reinforcement.

 Be consistent when you are training your pup! Use certain commands with your dog, and ensure that all of your family members know and use them. Be certain that everyone understands what constitutes good behavior and what constitutes bad behavior. Make sure that responses to these behaviors are uniform. When the people around the dog use different commands and responses, he may become confused and training could suffer.

 It is important to involve the entire family when it comes to training your puppy or dog. It may be easier for one person to work with the dog until he has mastered basic commands. However, the dog should respond to the same commands when given by any member of the family.

 Sometimes professional help is required, so do not be afraid to call them. If training is not going well, you may need a pro. A professional dog trainer will give you the tools to correct your training program and help you achieve success.

 If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. If there chains become entangled with one another it could lead to an injury. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.

 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.

 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.