Dog owners buy their pet expecting things to turn out well. Yet, all too often things don’t go as expected and the dog is given to an animal shelter. This doesn’t need to be the cause, though. Properly trained dogs are healthy and happy members of a family. If you can spend some time and follow instructions, you can easily train your dog.
Crates need to be treated as the dog’s second home. You should put their food in the crate when they eat, but leave the door open. This will help him associate good things with his crate.
Give your puppy his own toys that he can chew to remove pain due to teething, and keep him away from chewing other items. Give it an actual chew toy in its place. If teething is causing your dog a great of pain, give him a frozen washcloth to chew on and relieve the pain.
Consistency is really the secret to crate training puppies. When letting a puppy out of a crate, you need to let them relieve themselves immediately. Eventually, the puppy will learn to wait to pee until given the opportunity.
Training your pet to roll over very easy. Just remember to have treats in hand. You can have your dog sit or roll over. Hold a treat between your forefingers near the left side of your dog’s head, and then slowly pass the treat in front of his face and to the opposite side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. While rolling, use your vocal command. It may take a while to get to this point, but you will be pleased if you stick with it. It’s an impressive trick.
Shock Collars
Avoid training devices which are high end such as shock collars. They often don’t function as well as advertised and are far more expensive than conventional training methods. Plus, shock collars can discourage your dog from behaving properly. This kind of approach often ends in disaster.
When training your pet, you must be patient. Using patience helps prevent frustration for both you and the dog. Your dog wants to do what you ask him to, but you have to give him the commands in a way in which he understands what is expected.
When training your dog, make sure to have fun with him too. Try and develop a bond with your dog by playing with him, it will only encourage the dog to want to please you more during training. Training is fun for the dog, but you should set aside some real “play time” as well. If your using a standard electronic fence and you aren’t getting the full range you might consider a invisible dog fence system.
Always use similar calls or gestures to attract the dog’s attention. Try to use the dog’s name in the start of the command. You can get their attention by doing this and then use the command. Dogs will hear there name and pay attention.
As this article has already mentioned, it is not impossible to have a dog that is well-adjusted, happy and healthy. It’s important to pay attention to your dog and their needs. If you just use the tips here your dog will be a regular member of the family.