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Dog Training To Do's You love the dog and your stuff, but your dog doesn't love your stuff. Sadly, your canine will not find your possessions to be as important as you do. If it can be chewed, it will be. In this article, you'll find great tips and tricks to help keep your dog from chewing on your possessions. Consistency is key in the process of training your pets. Being consistent applies to the words you use for the commands you are looking for the dog to obey, to the tone you use with the words, and to the rewards you are providing for the dog if they successfully complete the command you are teaching them. Do not try to train your dog if you do not feel you can be patient. If you do not use patience when training dogs, because impatience will cause dogs to lose focus. Your dog needs to be mentally stimulated just like a human does. Try taking him for a walk around the neighborhood or filling his toys with peanut butter. A bored dog is going to find something to do; for instance, chewing on your belongings. Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. Just like humans, dogs can become bored easily. When a dog is bored, he will be hard to train. A happy and well-exercised dog is an easily trained dog. Regularly take a walk or run with your dog. Since dogs have historically been pack animals, leadership is something that they need and crave. Certainly, some pets are natural alphas, but it is even possible to subjugate them. A dog who trusts you will follow your lead, letting him feel safe and secure. A trick you could teach your dog is to hold something in his mouth, such as a toy. Use positive reinforcements like a clicker or a cookie whenever the dog chooses the toy. Once your dog does this some more, pause until he places the toy within his mouth. After he picks up the toy you will want to click the clicker and give him a treat. Next, only reward him if he actually holds the toy in his mouth. Don't let your dog take the lead in a training session, or in life. . If you don't intend on enforcing your command, don't give it to begin with. If you opt to use indoor potty pads, put them in the same place every time. Put potty pads in the area, and then slowly move them so that eventually, there is just one pad situated in the spot where you want the dog to relieve itself. Watch the number of treats you give your dog during the day to avoid making your dog overweight. You can't ignore the calories that treats contain, though many individuals do.

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Page 1: Dog Training To Do's

Dog Training To Do's

You love the dog and your stuff, but your dog doesn't love your stuff. Sadly, your canine will

not find your possessions to be as important as you do. If it can be chewed, it will be. In this

article, you'll find great tips and tricks to help keep your dog from chewing on your

possessions.

Consistency is key in the process of training your pets. Being consistent applies to the words

you use for the commands you are looking for the dog to obey, to the tone you use with the

words, and to the rewards you are providing for the dog if they successfully complete the

command you are teaching them.

Do not try to train your dog if you do not feel you can be patient. If you do not use patience

when training dogs, because impatience will cause dogs to lose focus.

Your dog needs to be mentally stimulated just like a human does. Try taking him for a walk

around the neighborhood or filling his toys with peanut butter. A bored dog is going to find

something to do; for instance, chewing on your belongings.

Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. Just like humans, dogs can become bored easily.

When a dog is bored, he will be hard to train. A happy and well-exercised dog is an easily

trained dog. Regularly take a walk or run with your dog.

Since dogs have historically been pack animals, leadership is something that they need and

crave. Certainly, some pets are natural alphas, but it is even possible to subjugate them. A

dog who trusts you will follow your lead, letting him feel safe and secure.

A trick you could teach your dog is to hold something in his mouth, such as a toy. Use

positive reinforcements like a clicker or a cookie whenever the dog chooses the toy. Once

your dog does this some more, pause until he places the toy within his mouth. After he picks

up the toy you will want to click the clicker and give him a treat. Next, only reward him if he

actually holds the toy in his mouth.

Don't let your dog take the lead in a training session, or in life. . If you don't intend on

enforcing your command, don't give it to begin with.

If you opt to use indoor potty pads, put them in the same place every time. Put potty pads in

the area, and then slowly move them so that eventually, there is just one pad situated in the

spot where you want the dog to relieve itself.

Watch the number of treats you give your dog during the day to avoid making your dog

overweight. You can't ignore the calories that treats contain, though many individuals do.

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A healthy diet is essential for your dog. A dog with an unhealthy diet may manifest several

symptoms, including sluggishness and poor behavior. Poor nutrition adversely affects your

dog's health and can cause uncharacteristic behavior. Sometimes, it is possible to improve

your pet's behavior and cooperation simply by improving the quality of his or her diet.

Teach Your Dog New Tricks With This Great Information! You can use treats, love, and

positive reinforcement to train your dog. You should have found some great hints and tips

from this article that showed you how to have a friend in your pet for life. It may not be an

immediate change, but if you ensure consistency, you will achieve a home that is happier for

everyone.