Dog Training Tips For The Do It Yourself Dog Trainer

Dog Training Tips
by: Fayola Peters

Dog training requires uncomplicated doggedness to be a successful and pleasant happening for you and your dog. Here are 8 dog training tips to show you along the way.

1. Dog Training Tips - grab your dog's interest

Before you can start schooling your dog you first need to get its interest. You can do this by speaking to him and offering him a small treat.

2. Dog Training Tips - Use the right dog training materials

If you have a well mannered dog a six foot training leash and a standard buckle collar will do. However if you dog is unruly you should use a training halter. For the right halter size measure the dogs' neck and add 2 inches.

3. Dog Training Tips - For protection in automobiles

Before you bring in your dog to the inside of a moving truck you should train in him the 'down!' and 'stay!' commands. This ensures that he spends the ride on the floor of the automobile.

4. Dog Training Tips - peeing

When your dog got to go it got to go. To prevent your dog from getting busy on the carpet you should train him to poop on command.

5. Dog Training Tips - Praise

Always praise your dog when he learns a new command.

6. Dog Training Tips - Scolding

Do not thump your dog! Any time your dog is showing in bad conduct, use the opening to teach him the 'stop!' or 'no!' command. Using the 'stay!' command can also be valuable in these situations.

7. Dog Training Tips - Play with your dog

This will help in building the connection between you and your dog.

8. Dog Training Tips - Do some dog training on a daily basis

Don't rush dog training. Teach your dog one command at a time and don't continue on until he gets it. A little dog training day by day is all that's required.

Well that's it for my dog training tips. Enjoy teaching your dog and remember that it takes simple determination.