Friday, August 10, 2012

What It Takes To Properly Train Your Dog

By Kirk McGee


Dogs are some of the most lovable, loyal creatures on this planet. However, they are also some of the most mischievous, disobedient creatures, as well. Do you get tired of finding your shoes, furniture, carpet and many other belongings destroyed by your dog(s)? Do you feel like you have no other choice but to give up on your dog, because he or she will not listen to any command from you?

Well, you're reading the right article. This article discusses some great step-by-step ways to train your dog into behaving properly and obeying your every command. By following these guidelines, your dog will shortly be the perfect household pet!

Many behavior problems can be solved by additional exercise. If your dog is acting out, he may not be getting enough exercise. Try to walk your dog at least three times a day. If your dog is a working breed, at least one of those walks should be a run. A tired dog is often a well-behaved dog.

Crate-training is an excellent way to curb bad potty habits. Your puppy or dog will benefit from a sanctuary fitted to his size. Dogs are evolutionarily designed to stay away from where they 'go', so a crate uses this fact to your advantage. This also makes it more likely that your dog will hold it until you get home, however, never use the crate as a form of punishment.

If your dog is running away from you, don't try to chase him. Instead, call him by name and give a command, such as "come." Your pet views chasing as a game and thinks you want to play along. The exception to this tip would be if your dog is about to enter a dangerous situation and has not responded to your commands.

If you have a dog that begs, the easiest way to train them from this behavior might be to simply remove the dog from the situation. Shutting the dog out of the room at mealtimes keeps them from pestering you while you eat, and removes the temptation for you to give in to that cute face.

If your dog has a hard time traveling due to anxiety, consider using a homeopathic treatment to calm your animal as you acclimate them to the process. Your veterinarian should have an idea if a homeopathic treatment is right for your pet, but a calming treatment can boost training success immensely for anxious travelers.

When you get a new puppy, the best way to train it is to remove the temptation to behave badly in the first place. For example, if you have a puppy that is inclined to chew on shoes, store all of the shoes in the house out of reach of the dog. This way, the behavior doesn't have to be trained out of the dog later.

If you don't have the knowledge that is need when trying to train a dog, you may be on your last straw with your four legged family member. Although, now that you have read this article and obtained this information, you can train your dog to be a great part of the family.




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