A cute little dog or puppy can creep into the heart and life of many people. If you’re already a dog owner or you may soon become one, good for you. A properly trained pet is the key to a great relationship. Your pet will then know what to expect, and you’ll be confident in them whether you’re home or not. Keep reading to find out how to train your dog right.
You should establish certain feeding habits for your dog. He has to know when the food will arrive and it should be on schedule, but he also needs to know when the food will be removed again. Your dog will quickly finish their meal before you remove their dish.
Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. Dogs get bored just as easily as children. Dogs that are bored are not easy to train. Keeping your dog exercised and happy will help them pay attention more due to releasing all excess energy that often distracts them from your commands. Take your dog on long walks or runs.
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. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
With the right encouragement, most dogs can learn to roll over pretty quickly. Initially, try to get your dog to lay on the floor. Next, you must hold one treat close to the floor off to one side of their head and slowly bring it up and over the dog’s head to the opposite side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. Be sure to say ROLL OVER as your dog is rolling. Eventually, he will learn to perform the trick upon command. Be patient with him when you are teaching this because once he learns it, he can be quite the show-off amongst your friends.
Shock collars are not a good idea. They may not work very well and are far too expensive. Plus, using shock collars could discourage your dog in having good behavior. Generally, techniques such as these actually produce negative results.
Now that you have received the helpful advice in this article, you should now be aware how easy it is to train your dog. With patience and a little research, you can train your dog. The right training can help every dog thrive and be well behaved.
