How To Train Your Dog To Be A Good Dog

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     When training your dog, do not treat your dog like he is a person with a great intellectual capacity. People who expect dogs to be puzzle masters will soon be disappointed. On the other hand, there are ways you can successfully train your dog here in this article.

Rewarding your dog generously and properly is essential in training your dog. Reward your dog with some treats right after they obey an order. Make sure to give your dog the treats at the proper time, to encourage good behavior.

Make sure your dog is up and active often. Dogs require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. Dogs that lose interest are hard to train. Dogs are more inclined to obey when they are regularly taken out for exercise and happily accepted as a member of your family. Go on runs or long walks together.

Whenever you're training your dog, be sure and use the same vocal tone when giving commands. This tone tells the dog that you mean business and that they need to obey. Good consistent tones also let your dog know when tones are sharp for discipline or for a command that is not punishment.

Give your dog a regular elimination and feeding schedule, so you can house train them. This makes it clear to your dog that he has to go outside and poop now, instead of stinking up your carpet. This will also teach your dog "hold it" until her next trip outside.

You need to show your dog how to properly walk while on a leash. This is important for both the dog's safety, and your own.

Call your dogs name when speaking to him to keep him focused. Use it as often as possible when you have your puppy during the first weeks, the puppy will make the connection. It's best to stick with shorter names, one's that are distinguishable from other words.

Firm, direct commands are the best approach to take when training your dog. However, that doesn't mean yelling at your dog. Be loving while maintaining your authority. This is a good way to establish a good relationship with your puppy.

You need to teach your dog what is right and what is wrong. Everyone who lives with your dog will have to undertake the same behavior for him to learn from your training. Any inconsistency by others in applying the rules you have trained your dog to follow will undo your hard work.

Consistently practice the skills your dog has learned with him. Quiz him on what he knows, even if you know he's still got it.

Even the most well-trained dog is still a dog; remember how important it is to provide him with outlets to engage in natural, canine behaviors. Make sure your dog is properly fed, given a comfortable corner or bed to sleep and has a good place to run and be active.

Now that you have this knowledge, you can shape your dog into a calm, obedient animal that will delight your entire family. Put this information to use today and see firsthand just how much easier it is to train your dog