Stupid Dog? Simple Tricks To Make Him Listen

There are many purposes for training a dog. Dogs can be trained to be hunters, helpers, or

just pleasant pets. Dogs want to please their master. This can make this them an great pet to

have. This article will give you some ideas on how to make dog training easier for you and

your pooch.

You will manage to train your dog if you plan a certain amount of time every day repeating

orders. Repetition is key, which takes a lot of time and effort. Spending time with your pet

daily will make him feel like you are someone to rely on. He'll know you're the boss and

respect your command.

Don't use punitive methods to train your dog. You should make every effort to prevent the

behavior in the first place, but if your pet does misbehave, show him what he should have

done instead. You should make training a time to interact with your dog, you want to build a

positive relationship with him.

It is important that you also train your dog at mealtime with a specific routine. A predictable

feeding schedule and removing the food promptly will teach them to eat their food quickly.

Your dog will learn to finish eating before you take the dish away.

Give your dog new challenges often. Throw "pop quizzes" occasionally to be sure he is not

getting out of practice.

Whenever you want your dog's attention, use its name. This will direct his attention to you

immediately every time, and especially right before you issue a command. Call your dog by

name at least ten times daily. Also, on no occasion punish your dog if he comes running to

you whenever you say his name.

Reward your dog with lots of affection. When your dog is showing good behaviors, lots of

positive reinforcement is important. Also, give your dog praise when they follow your

directions. This will make your dog happy which will result in easier training.

Who Says You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks? Just Follow This Advice. Limit the

duration of training sessions. Dogs can only handle a short amount of training at a time, so

don't overdo it. Only spend 10 minutes during the first couple of sessions.

Pay attention to what makes your dog bark. Understanding the triggers enables you to deal

with the behavior correctly. For instance, if visitors cause your dog to bark incessantly, have

visitors more often so that your dog becomes accustomed to their presence.

Do not let your own mood influence how you treat your dog. Dogs react to the tone of a

human voice, so be careful not the be harsh to them without provocation.

Begin the training with an easy to learn behavior. Smaller, more easily learned behaviors are

more likely to produce timely successes and a solid foundation for future training efforts. This

provides you with greater results throughout the training.

With any luck, these tips should help you feel much more confident when training your dog.

Keep learning all you can to ensure your dog gets the training he needs to be successful.