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How To Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks

Read on to learn how to train your dog properly.

A great dog training tip is to always use your dog's name in a positive manner. When you do

this, you dog will feel like it is expected to live up to the way you call it, instead of associating

its name with being bad. So you should avoid using the dog's name negatively.

An older dog can learn new things, but you need to be aware of health issues that might

cause his ability to be somewhat limited with certain things. For instance, it may be

impractical to ask your dog to crawl for long distances if he has arthritis. Training your dog

keeps his mind going, and older dogs benefit from this. However, you should make sure

these sessions are not causing any pain.

If you will be introducing a new animal, do it slowly. If you want a second pet, look for one

that will be compatible with your current pet. Getting compatible pets is the key to a healthy

home.

Does your dog frequently pull on their leash? This is probably the most common complaint of

dog owners, but it is fairly easy to remedy. Go to your local pet store and purchase a cheap

harness. A harness can significantly reduce pulling, which will cause your walks to be more

fun.

The majority of reported dog bites were brought about by fear. When your dog feels afraid or

trapped, it will bite. Never use physical punishment as a way to discipline your dog. This may

have serious negative consequences, such as your dog biting you. By doing this, pleasing

you will be one of your dog's life goals as it will see you as the pack leader.

When you are training your dog, bad behavior needs to be discouraged. Use a firm voice

when you say "no" to your dog. You should never yell at your dog, nor strike your canine with

your hand or any physical object. Immediately react to bad behaviors so they know the cause

of the punishment. Dogs can't remember very long. Waiting will only confuse the dog.

To train a good dog, practice regular training. Do not expect to become perfect when training

your dog off the bat. Unless you are willing to practice your skills, you are unlikely to be

successful at anything! This is also the case for dog training.

When giving a command to your dog, you should always use the exact same kind of voice

and the same volume. Your voice tone lets your dog know that you are serious and that you

expect their obedience. This also assists the dog in understanding what the difference is

between a tone for a command and the tone for discipline.

To train young dogs to walk with a leash, you must first have the dog wear a collar during

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playtime. 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.

You must remove any chewing issues. This prevents them getting hurt and also saves you

irritation and money. Apply the tips you learned here to your dog training plan and your dog

can be the well-behaved pet you've always wanted.

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