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Advice to help you start training your dog

2016/5/3 16:22:49

Getting a new dog is such an exciting time in everyone’s life. You literally have brought in a new member of the family. Now, it is time to train your furry friend to be an obedient, loving animal that listens to your every command. Well, most of the time. They will be very excited every time you come home and even protect you if any intruders enter your home. It is truly a blessing to own an animal, but it can be difficult to teach them how to properly behave. While trainers are amazing at their professions, they cost a lot of money to hire. If you have the funds, it is always easy to hire a trainer, but it really isn’t needed. Teaching your dog by yourself is always the best option because it will create an unbreakable bond between the two of you. In fact, it is really easy if you have a little knowledge in the area. Here are some tips to get you started today.

The bonding process

When dogs are in the wild, they live in packs. This causes them to bond with one another and they actually have a leader. When they become a human’s animal, this role must be taken by the master. Otherwise, the dog will not listen to you at all. They don’t care that we look much different. They just want to be together with someone in a pack. This will help move the training process along, so it is a very vital tool. Starting is very easy. Show your animal a lot of love, tell them when they did wrong and feed them. This is usually all that is needed to obtain the master role.

Get the proper equipment

While most commands can be taught with treats, there are many that will need various tools. Of course, a good collar and leash should be bought. Toys should always be present because they can be used for exercise and fun. Training crates will also be needed because they help tremendously when potty training. Once these items are obtained, the training process can be done thoroughly. It is important to note that some equipment is made for different dog sizes. Buy these items accordingly.

Show your dog guidance

You must understand that the training process is long and oftentimes, tiring. Even though most of the pressure is on the dog, the master will also need to be very responsive. You need to be ready each day to show them the correct behavior and not miss a day. If they have to go to the bathroom, you must bring them outside. Unfortunately, this might mean waking up earlier or even in the middle of the night. However, once they understand they have to go outside, routines can be established.

Let them know when they are good

The treats mentioned earlier work very well in the training process. The idea is to treat your dog’s good behavior with a treat. This reinforces them that they have done something correctly. When a dog sits, give them a treat. This accompanied with praise will allow you to communicate to your animal that they have done everything correctly. This is especially true with dogs who are very timid. They need a little more praise than other pups.

Dog training guides are necessary for those with a new canine and would like them to conduct themselves in a correct way. When searching for helpful hints I discovered this post that helped me instruct my pooch more efficiently.