Your happiness, as well as your dog’s, is based on its training. A dog who is well-trained will know how to behave. With a trained dog, you won’t worry when you’re together in public, you have visitors or he is home without you. The time spent training a dog is paid back tenfold during your dog’s lifetime. Training is not easy, but it is very rewarding.
It takes a while for a dog to get comfortable in a crate. Don’t take it too fast; introduce the dog at his own pace. When they are comfy with the open door, try closing it and feeding them treats via the wires. Start with short times numbering in mere seconds, and increase the intervals gradually. If your pet seems upset or agitated, you may need to slow down.
Teething can be painful which is why your puppy chews on things, so always give him a choice of chew toys to keep him from getting into trouble. You need to replace that with a designated chew toy. Teething pain can be soothed by a washcloth that has been soaked in water and frozen.
You need a commanding control if you are starting to train your dog. Make sure he knows that you know what you are doing and are in control of the situation. Then he will look to you and defer to your judgment. Always walk ahead of your dog when you go on walks, as this establishes that you hold a position of leadership.
When training your dogs, always use the same tone of voice and volume level when you give a command. This lets the dog know you are serious. Doing this also ensures that your dog will know the difference between your “you’re in trouble” voice and your “do as I say” voice.
Begin the training with an easy to learn behavior. Smaller, more easily learned behaviors are more likely to produce timely successes and a solid foundation for future training efforts. In doing so, you will see better and more positive results.
Always use positive reinforcement to train your dog. If you are happy with your dog, give him pets, happy words and the occasional treat. Do not ever scream at or strike your dog. These tactics backfire and just make your dog believe you are incompetent. Be firm, positive and consistent, and you will get great results.
Training a dog is beneficial for everyone. It makes the dog happy, the owner happy and the neighbors happy. With the use of these tips, you are well on your way to a successful dog training relationship.
