Great Plains Dogs

Is Puppy Training The Right Thing For You?

It can be overwhelming to train any dog, but especially puppies. However, to make sure you are happy with your new pet, you must train him properly. It is important that you use only positive training methods. You must be patient and consistent. You should find time every day to train your dog in the beginning; you might have to dedicate a half hour until they get it. They will become easily bored if you try it for much longer.

Crate training a puppy must establish the fact the the crate is the new home of the puppy. During meal time, place their food in the crate while allowing the door to remain open as they eat. The crate will then become associated with the food they love.

Ensure your dogs are active and getting a lot of exercises. Dogs become bored very easily. When a dog’s mind begins to wander, the training process loses its effectiveness. If your dog is fit and content, he will be much more likely to heed your instructions. Get out for some long walks and runs with your dog.

Give your puppy with lots of chewable toys, otherwise he might alleviate his teething pain on your nice furniture. You need to replace that with a designated chew toy. If teething is causing your dog a great of pain, give him a frozen washcloth to chew on and relieve the pain.

The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. If you want your puppy to relieve himself with regularity, keep the diet regular too, like feeding him good food two or three times daily at consistent intervals. That way, you will know when the dog likely needs to go out and can prevent accidents.

If you are going to be training a pet, you should think about a word or noise that will tell your pet they did a good thing. “Yes” is the perfect word to show dogs approval before giving a treat.

To keep your dog compliant with his training, be sure to continue the process well after he has performed the way that you have hoped. Many owners believe that once training is over, the dog will be set for life. Pets are creatures of habit, and they need to constantly be taught new things. It’s important to be consistent with the rules for your dog.

Shock Collars

Do not use shock collars. They often do not function well as they say they do and are a lot more expensive as opposed to conventional methods of training. Additionally, the use of devices such as shock collars can break your dog’s spirit and ruin him as an enjoyable family pet. Usually if you do this your dog will respond in the wrong way.

If you want to be successful in house training an animal, make sure that you stick to a strict schedule for feeding times and elimination times. This gives both you and the dog a heads up as to when they need to go outside, and you can make sure that happens before they make a mess indoors. Being consistent will teach the dog to hold it until it is time to go outside.

Use these tips to make training easier on you and your dog. Doing this makes your neighborhood, home, and dog safer. With a combination of the tips here and patience, you should have a pretty simple time training your pooch.