The Best Dog Training Advice In One Simple Article!
By: Travis Rhodes
Submitted: 2012-02-14 19:58:37 | Word Count: 770
Do not tether two dogs close to each other. The chain from one dog could wrap around the second and the dogs could get hurt trying to get free. If dogs get tangled up too severely, one can get wrapped up so badly it could close off the airway, and he could die.
Communication between you and your dog is key to successful dog training. Be consistent and clear when training your dog. This includes not only using the same commands, but also maintaining consistent body language and keeping rewards and corrections the same. Remember to always pay attention to the communication signals from your dog. He will inform you if he is overworked and anxious or if he is enjoying a great day.
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Make sure food and outside time are scheduled to help break your dog into being an inside dog. This allows you to know when your dog has to go and take him outside to do his business before your carpet gets ruined. When a dog has a schedule, they also learn the valuable skill of "holding it" until you take him for his next scheduled trip outside.
A harness is less bothersome to your dog, but also prevents you from exercising control when you need to do so. Use a collar and a harness to train your dog. Tug the collar when you feel it is necessary. That will tech the dog to listen while he is harnessed as well.
Encourage your dog to be as active as possible. Dogs can become bored easily. If your dog is not receiving enough mental stimulation, it may not respond well to training. Your dog will pay better attention to commands, as well as play with you more, when he has been exercised properly. Go for a long walk with your dog.
Give your puppy his own toys that he can chew to remove pain due to teething, and keep him away from chewing other items. Immediately replace the object with one of the intended chew toys. A wet frozen washcloth is great for a puppy, who has teething pain, to chew on.
Avoid using punishment as part of your training routine. Try to prevent negative behavior, and show your puppy how you expect him to behave if he makes a mistake. Training involves positive reciprocation between you and your dog; there is really no place for punishment.
Training should be disciplined but also fun for the dog. Aim for a 10-15 minute training session, which is optimal for the dog's attention span. When you give your dog rewards, make sure they are varied and as often as needed. Praise your dog often when he does well and show a lot of love. If you make training sessions enjoyable for your dog, he is going derive pleasure from listening to you, as well.
Make dog training easier by helping your puppy always feel safe and loved, rather than afraid. Dogs who feel unsafe tend to lash out as a form of bad behavior. To prevent this from happening with your dog, always make sure his environment is conducive to feelings of comfort and safety.
Do not spend too much time in any one training session with your dog. Dogs can quickly lose focus when you prolong activities. Try limiting training sessions to 10 minutes or less.
Untrained dogs can drive you crazy and ruin your home. By taking to heart the advice contained here, you will be well on your way to training your dog in the skills he needs to be a well-mannered pup.
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