How To Teach Your Dog Basic Obedience
If you already own a dog, you know it takes a lot of work to train them. If you're a brand new dog owner, then prepare yourself to work with your puppy to make sure they don't pick up any bad habits
What are some of the pitfalls of not training your dog? Well, people who come to visit can be trampled on, climbed on, and maybe even knocked off their feet if your dog is very large. They are unable to carry on a conversation because the dog is licking them, barking at them, maybe even trying to nip at them, and, generally, causing a nuisance of themselves. A well behaved dog will become useful and rewarding portion of the situation rather than a time-consuming and disturbing distraction.
Be patient: Dogs tend to learn in waves. Sometimes they pick things up quickly and then the next day it seems like you have to start over from the very beginning. Be patient. Start each new trick with very small steps and be clear about what you expect. Even with the smallest tricks like "sit" you will want to break it down into smaller steps.
Train in small increments: Dogs have short attention spans. Trying to train them for twenty or thirty minutes isn't going to work. They're going to get frustrated and lose focus. Instead, keep training sessions to no more than five minutes. In the beginning, you may want to train for only a minute or two until your dog learns to look forward to training. Dogs can learn to dislike training. Keeping the training sessions short will help them learn to enjoy the process.
Keep your dog healthy: One of the most important dog training tips from the experts recommends feeding your dog a quality dog food, giving them plenty of fresh water and making sure they get enough sleep. A healthy dog is a happier dog and will learn desired behaviors much more quickly.
Walking/Leash Issues: Can you picture this? A 75 pound Labrador retriever pulling it's owner along at a fast clip while zigzagging from tree to tree. The poor owner, with a now dislocated arm, vows never to walk the dog again. This is sad because dogs can be trained to walk nicely and they LOVE to go on walks.
When the dog has learned some of the basic commands, a couple more commands like GET IT to retrieve an object or maybe JUMP to go through an exercise routine with hoops can be added. It is very pleasurable to train your dog and to give him rewards as he completes each task. Take the time to teach your dog some cool tricks. Yes, they're fun for you and you're able to show off your dog, but your dog likes them too because you're giving him tasks to do and quality time with you.
Seeing a dog dance is also another amazing trick that you can teach. Since many dogs tend to jump on people that visit the house, by teaching your dog to dance you can bypass that unwanted behavior. When your dog excitedly jumps up on you to play, gently hold his front legs. Then you can command him to "dance" a few times after which you should give him his treats. Then when guests come over, have your dog dance rather than jump on them. Teaching a dog to dance is usually easier for owners of smaller sized dogs, and in fact, many small dogs can dance on their own without needing their owner to hold their front paws.
A dog usually chews and digs when it's bored. This is often the result of the owners working long hours away from the home, leaving the dog to entertain itself. One solution is to purchase a second dog, which will keep the first dog company. But this can also lead to two dogs chewing and digging, especially if they are only pups. A better solution is to keep the dog entertained by giving it something to do. This can be achieved by hiding treats in the yard, designating a play area (like a small sandbox) or by giving the dog special toys.
An extra step that enhances the use of dog toys as a dog training reward, or to break dog boredom, is to alternate or swap toys on different days, so the dog thinks it is getting a new toy to play with. Yet another option is to smear some edible paste onto the toy, like Vegemite, Marmite or Promite. This is a method used by many animal shelters to give dogs something to do whilst confined to their kennels.
It may seem an impossible task now, but if you're consistent with the above exercise, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly your puppy gets the message that learning his lessons and obeying your commands is what will get attention.
What are some of the pitfalls of not training your dog? Well, people who come to visit can be trampled on, climbed on, and maybe even knocked off their feet if your dog is very large. They are unable to carry on a conversation because the dog is licking them, barking at them, maybe even trying to nip at them, and, generally, causing a nuisance of themselves. A well behaved dog will become useful and rewarding portion of the situation rather than a time-consuming and disturbing distraction.
Be patient: Dogs tend to learn in waves. Sometimes they pick things up quickly and then the next day it seems like you have to start over from the very beginning. Be patient. Start each new trick with very small steps and be clear about what you expect. Even with the smallest tricks like "sit" you will want to break it down into smaller steps.
Train in small increments: Dogs have short attention spans. Trying to train them for twenty or thirty minutes isn't going to work. They're going to get frustrated and lose focus. Instead, keep training sessions to no more than five minutes. In the beginning, you may want to train for only a minute or two until your dog learns to look forward to training. Dogs can learn to dislike training. Keeping the training sessions short will help them learn to enjoy the process.
Keep your dog healthy: One of the most important dog training tips from the experts recommends feeding your dog a quality dog food, giving them plenty of fresh water and making sure they get enough sleep. A healthy dog is a happier dog and will learn desired behaviors much more quickly.
Walking/Leash Issues: Can you picture this? A 75 pound Labrador retriever pulling it's owner along at a fast clip while zigzagging from tree to tree. The poor owner, with a now dislocated arm, vows never to walk the dog again. This is sad because dogs can be trained to walk nicely and they LOVE to go on walks.
When the dog has learned some of the basic commands, a couple more commands like GET IT to retrieve an object or maybe JUMP to go through an exercise routine with hoops can be added. It is very pleasurable to train your dog and to give him rewards as he completes each task. Take the time to teach your dog some cool tricks. Yes, they're fun for you and you're able to show off your dog, but your dog likes them too because you're giving him tasks to do and quality time with you.
Seeing a dog dance is also another amazing trick that you can teach. Since many dogs tend to jump on people that visit the house, by teaching your dog to dance you can bypass that unwanted behavior. When your dog excitedly jumps up on you to play, gently hold his front legs. Then you can command him to "dance" a few times after which you should give him his treats. Then when guests come over, have your dog dance rather than jump on them. Teaching a dog to dance is usually easier for owners of smaller sized dogs, and in fact, many small dogs can dance on their own without needing their owner to hold their front paws.
A dog usually chews and digs when it's bored. This is often the result of the owners working long hours away from the home, leaving the dog to entertain itself. One solution is to purchase a second dog, which will keep the first dog company. But this can also lead to two dogs chewing and digging, especially if they are only pups. A better solution is to keep the dog entertained by giving it something to do. This can be achieved by hiding treats in the yard, designating a play area (like a small sandbox) or by giving the dog special toys.
An extra step that enhances the use of dog toys as a dog training reward, or to break dog boredom, is to alternate or swap toys on different days, so the dog thinks it is getting a new toy to play with. Yet another option is to smear some edible paste onto the toy, like Vegemite, Marmite or Promite. This is a method used by many animal shelters to give dogs something to do whilst confined to their kennels.
It may seem an impossible task now, but if you're consistent with the above exercise, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly your puppy gets the message that learning his lessons and obeying your commands is what will get attention.
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