Congratulations on being a new pet! What is the first step be? Proper training will benefit both you and your pet. These tips will give you all the art and science of training your pet.
Use control to acknowledge positive behavior during training your dog. If your pet successfully completes a task, you should reward the animal only if it is calm. Though you may be happy with the accomplishment, excitement may lead to your pet having diminished control over the situation.
Try not to reinforce bad behaviors from your dog by accident.This means denying your dog treats or attention for something he should not be doing. If the dog jumps at you, don’t encourage him by slipping him a morsel one night or allowing others to do so.
A lot of times owners will train their dogs once and not conduct any refreshers.
This lets the dog know you’re serious and that they must obey. It can also help the dog realize the distinction between a command and other types of commands.
Exercise your dog at least an hour everyday in addition to its regular potty breaks and training sessions. A dog that gets to exercise is happier and more responsive.
Continue training throughout the dog’s entire life to make sure that its good behavior persists. You should not have to stop training them as a puppy. By practicing positive reinforcement and proper discipline throughout your dog’s life, your dog will continue to behave appropriately.
Teach your dog a simple command. By consistently repeating this, the dog learns that silence brings treats.
Call your dogs name to keep his attention focused on you. Use it as often as possible when you have your puppy during the first weeks, so he pays attention to you when he hears the name. Choose a shorter name that can stand out from other words your puppy may hear throughout the day.
When a dog is trained well and behaves properly, both the owner and the dog are happy. The guidelines in this article are an excellent starting point for training your dog.