You Are The Boss, Not The Dog.

It is well-known that dogs who are trained properly have more potential for being good companions than those that are untrained. A well-trained dog is a more pleasant companion and makes owning a pet more rewarding. For the sake of a good relationship between your canine and you, keep reading.

Start leash training by playing with your puppy while he is wearing his collar. Having the puppy get comfortable wearing the collar is important not only so that you can properly use a leash but also that your puppy has the proper identification tags in case he or she takes off.

Think about what triggers your dog's barking. Knowing what triggers the behavior can help you deal with it constructively. If the dog barks at visitors, have people come to your house and be prepared with a plan.

For the best results in training your pet, you must be diligent about giving rewards and encouragement. You must always provide treats in a wise and timely fashion. This is because a dog does not always understand what it is being rewarded for if they do not receive their treat at the right time.

Regulate your dog's feeding time if you want to regulate his "potty" times too. To help your pup develop a regular bathroom schedule, feed it quality food two or three times each day, always at particular times. By scheduling your feedings, you will be able to determine when you should take your dog out. This can greatly reduce the number of accidents.

Never yell at your dog if he or she excessively barks. Shouting at your dog for barking is actually encouraging your dog to bark because he isn't aware that you're yelling at him for his barking. This causes them to think the barking is the right thing to do, so keep your voice down and distract them instead.

Have a treat prepared for rewarding your dog when they follow a command properly. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending. This can establish right from wrong quickly and efficiently.

Make sure your dog's training is consistent. If there are several trainers, ensure that they are all being consistent with rewards and commands. It will make it easier for the dog if it only has a simple set of commands and knows what to expect when it obeys.

Training should be completed in small spurts. Dogs don't have long attention spans so keeping training short and concise keeps it from becoming something that they dread. If you want to do anymore training, let the dog have a play break for stretching and relaxing before continuing with their training.

Be consistent when training a dog. Teach them single word commands and be consistent with the words such as sit, stay and speak. You should also have consistency with your tone of voice and positive reinforcement for commands that are obeyed.

There are many benefits to dog training. Use what you have read here, and you will have a good time training your dog. Good training is enjoyable and enhances the owner-dog relationship.