Tips For Training A Well-Behaved Family Dog
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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 Time: 5:29 PM
Ensure that your dog gets plenty of exercise and stimulation. When dogs have nothing to do, they can get bored. Bored dogs are difficult to train. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. Before every training session, prepare your dog by taking them for a walk.
For optimal dog training results, you must make sure that your dog is active at all times. Dogs are not sedentary animals. It is crucial for them to exert themselves often if they are to remain contented. Run with your dog, take it to the park or teach it to play Frisbee. It is best to make sure your dog is moving just as much as possible and does not get bored.
Anxiety is frequently the cause of destructive chewing behavior. Confining him to a safe space like a dog crate and giving him a safe chew toy will allow him to stay busy working on a project while he awaits your return.
It's important your dog always has an understanding of right from wrong. You will need to have these rules enforced by everyone in your home. It can erase what you have accomplished.
Take extra care with the tone you use whenever you discipline your dog. Dogs can feel what they're masters are feeling. Try using a stern tone to really convey your message to your dog.
Wearing out a puppy with too much training and information, will be extremely counterproductive. Puppies do not have a very long attention span and limited energy, keep it brief and positive. If you try to do too much, the puppy will probably not remember much except that it was an unpleasant experience, and that will make it more difficult when the time comes for the next training session.
Always use your dogs name when you need his attention. Your dog must respond well for you to have control. Repeat this several times daily. Also, don't punish your dog if he comes over when you call him by name.
Every person in your family should know the same commands you use when training your dog. If your dog jumps on the couch and you say "get off," but your husband uses "down boy", it will confuse your dog. If everyone is consistent about the same words, it will be easier to train your pet.
When training your puppy not to chew, try to help him along by setting up a "chew-friendly" environment. It is also important that a dog who chews is protected from danger. Things like brushes, small toys and nylons are common things around the house that pose a choking hazard.
Give your dog a few practice rounds of handling prior veterinary appointments. Use a gentle pass of your hand along their body to let them know that they are being praised when they act correctly. Prepare him to be more tolerant with having his paws handled and his teeth looked at. You could ask the assistance of your friends, too.
Prior to ever leaving your dog at home alone for a considerable length of time, make sure he has a good long walk. By letting them get some exercise before you go, they are less anxious and not so likely to run amok in the house and do damage.
Trained dogs are the happiest dogs, and they keep their masters happy too. Using the ideas presented here, you have what you need to start today with training your dog.
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