Amazing Tips That Make Training Your Dog Easier
Training your dog should be an enjoyable, rewarding process - for you and your pet! Training your dog is not something that comes naturally to every pet owner, though. Never fear! A little advice can go a long way towards making the training process fun and hassle-free. Read on to discover some handy tricks to take the guesswork out of dog training.
Next time your dog jumps up on you in excitement, tell them "Off" in a firm (but not angry) voice, gently push them off, and turn your back. The verbal command and action of moving them reinforces what the command means, and turning restricts their access to you. This accomplishes two things: a) your dog can't jump on you anymore, b) your dog feels he loses your attention, which is the exact opposite of what he wants. This teaches him quickly not to jump on you.
Puppy chewing is a natural and necessary behavior, but it can be redirected. A puppy's chewing is one way that he explores the environment around him. Provide your puppy with clear leadership and a lot of human interaction and stimulation. Also, provide him with fun chew toys. This will help stop him from chewing on the things that he should not be chewing on.
Set your dog up for success. If your dog faces situation-specific challenges like raiding the trash while you're gone, come up with solutions to stop those problems before they even start. For the above example, a trash can with a lid and crating the dog upon leaving are both excellent ways to stop a problem before it begins!
In order to train a well-mannered dog you should aim to begin training your dog in its first four months of life. These first four months are its primitive years of development and growth. If you begin training during this period, you will have a better chance of raising a good dog.
Keep your mind open and be willing to take advice. The change you strive to achieve in your dog requires time. Don't let unsuccessful attempts dampen your outlook on training. Instead, try some of the tips from this article next time you make an attempt to train your canine friend.
