Training Your Dog? Try These Ideas For 100% Success






by Steve Ian


It is very important to train your new puppy properly from the get-go. Without proper training, the happiness you felt at first, will quickly turn into a big headache. This article will show you different methods to help get your puppy acclimated to his new surroundings, leaving both you and your new pup, happy for many years.

When training a dog, rewards are much more effective than punishment. Use low calorie treats or pieces of boiled chicken to reward good behavior. Once the dog has learned the behavior you're trying to encourage, you only need to reward with treats occasionally. Always reward with praise and affection!

In order to get your dog to obey you, it may be wise to take obedience classes. The instructors in the classes can help you with a wide variety of problems that your dog may have, from not listening to your commands, to stop unneeded barking, to sitting when you tell it to.

Little dogs like Dachshunds that like to hide and burrow may enjoy beds or hideaways intended for cats. A tube type play structure or a cat bed that is covered and made of soft, flexible foam and faux fur may be exactly what your Doxy wants to curl up in secret!

Generally, dogs learn by association, relating actions with rewards. Be sure to keep distractions to a minimum when you begin the training, then change locations for the training over time as the dog becomes better at responding to your commands. Give your dog time - remember they are not human. You will be amazed at what they can be trained to do.

If you don't want your dog to chew your furniture, making it unpleasant, can help. There are many clear and odor free products on the market that you can put on an item. These products will make the item taste bitter or unpleasant, thereby, deterring your pet from chewing it.

Exercise is an important element of training a dog. A dog that does not have enough exercise will have greater amounts of energy. This energy can come out as chewing on things, playing with people, running around the house, or other unwanted activities. Exercise will help one have a manageable dog to work with.

If you have an older dog, get a nice bed made of memory foam to ease the stress on old bones. It's also good to get a bed with a Mylar backing to help older dogs to stay nice and warm. A removable synthetic fleece cover, will also add extra padding and warmth for older dogs.

A barking dog can drive its owner as well as the neighbors crazy! A good way to train your dog not to bark is to offer him a reward to stop barking! When he barks, use a command such as "Quiet!" or "No bark!" and wave his favorite treat in front of his nose. Soon he will learn that dog treats are better than making noise!

Correct bad behavior immediately. The common mistake many people make in the care for their dog is allowing bad behavior to go unchecked until it becomes a problem. Proper training of a dog involves recognizing bad behavior right away and correcting it. It is harder to correct a problem once it has grown out of proportion.

In summary, the success of your show dog is important to you. The tips provided in this article are proven to be the best ways to train your show dog in every aspect. While not every method works for every owner or dog, hopefully these tips will enable you to train your dog correctly.




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