Dog behavior training is great for those who have owned their pets for a while, and for those who have just brought home the new puppy. You need to ensure that your dog has very few behavior problems for his and your own good, and that means plenty of training. Here's how you can have a successfully trained pet.
When you begin your dog behavior training, you should prepare your mind and attitude. You must know that this won't necessarily be the easiest thing to do, so motivate yourself for the task at hand. Patience will be the order of the day, since your dog will have to struggle to learn what you are telling him, without becoming flustered.
First, start with the foundational commands: sit, come and stay, etc. You definitely want to have control over your dog if he gets loose in a public area. These early lessons will also give your pet what he needs to focus on the new commands you teach. If you teach these basics first, you'll be all set for the later lessons.
You can also be sure that pets love treats, so be sure to exploit that fact to train. Find out what treat your dog really loves, and use it. That way, whenever something goes right and your dog obeys, and you give them the treat, it will really help make your point. If they don't listen, then no treat will follow. It doesn't have to get more complicated than that. This means you don't have to - nor should you - scream at them, since this won't do anything to help. This will only make your dog afraid.
Another thing you can put to use to have success with dog behavior training is to be sure to avoid distractions while you train. That is, your dog will probably love toys or other things to play with, so you should find a place that's free from these distractions. Open fields work well, or parks devoid of other people. This will enable your dog to focus on your training.
If you want to train your pet to sit, it's rather simple to do, to tell the truth. Simply put your hand on their backside, guiding them down to the floor. When their bottom reaches the ground, you give the verbal command, "Sit!" Then reward your dog with praise and affection, making it a positive experience. Get excited for them, and repeat the process until your dog associates sitting with the command. Being consistent with rewarding their good behavior is crucial to success.
Be sure you're patient and calm when you embark on your dog behavior training. This won't need to be stressful for either of you. To ensure this remains an enjoyable experience for both of you requires a right mindset. Use these tips in order to make this process yield the highest returns.
When you begin your dog behavior training, you should prepare your mind and attitude. You must know that this won't necessarily be the easiest thing to do, so motivate yourself for the task at hand. Patience will be the order of the day, since your dog will have to struggle to learn what you are telling him, without becoming flustered.
First, start with the foundational commands: sit, come and stay, etc. You definitely want to have control over your dog if he gets loose in a public area. These early lessons will also give your pet what he needs to focus on the new commands you teach. If you teach these basics first, you'll be all set for the later lessons.
You can also be sure that pets love treats, so be sure to exploit that fact to train. Find out what treat your dog really loves, and use it. That way, whenever something goes right and your dog obeys, and you give them the treat, it will really help make your point. If they don't listen, then no treat will follow. It doesn't have to get more complicated than that. This means you don't have to - nor should you - scream at them, since this won't do anything to help. This will only make your dog afraid.
Another thing you can put to use to have success with dog behavior training is to be sure to avoid distractions while you train. That is, your dog will probably love toys or other things to play with, so you should find a place that's free from these distractions. Open fields work well, or parks devoid of other people. This will enable your dog to focus on your training.
If you want to train your pet to sit, it's rather simple to do, to tell the truth. Simply put your hand on their backside, guiding them down to the floor. When their bottom reaches the ground, you give the verbal command, "Sit!" Then reward your dog with praise and affection, making it a positive experience. Get excited for them, and repeat the process until your dog associates sitting with the command. Being consistent with rewarding their good behavior is crucial to success.
Be sure you're patient and calm when you embark on your dog behavior training. This won't need to be stressful for either of you. To ensure this remains an enjoyable experience for both of you requires a right mindset. Use these tips in order to make this process yield the highest returns.
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