Pointers To Help You In Your Dog Training Efforts

Dogs are not as intelligent as humans, therefore
they should not be treated as such. You will be
disappointed if you expect too much from your
dog. Read on to learn the way to communicate on
your dog's level, so that they can understand
what you want them to do.

Set a schedule and routine for feeding your dog
from the very beginning of your relationship. If
your dog has a schedule for his feeding, he will
learn when to expect his meals. Your dog will
learn to eat in a few minutes instead of going
back to the food bowl all day long.

Question how your dog views things. Frustration
is easy during dog training. Instead of
completely giving up, consider looking at it from
their perspective. Looking at things with this
fresh mindset can help you to find new and
effective ways to train your dog.

As you encounter unfamiliar dogs, make certain to
advance with care and let the dog smell your
hand. This will give the dog time learn your
scent and possibly trust you. The dog will no
longer be afraid after he is able to recongnize
the scent and may begin to follow commands.

Keep treats on hand to reward your pet for doing
good. Firstly, have the dog lie down. Next, hold
a treat near the floor on one side of his head,
slowly bring the treat up and over the dogs head
to the other side. This will cause your dog to
use their nose to follow the treat. As a result,
your dog will roll over. Each time he sways to
one side, tell him to "roll over". Keep doing
this until the treat is no longer needed. It may
take a while to get to this point, but you will
be pleased if you stick with it. It's an
impressive trick.

Training a dog to roll over is a pretty simple
task, just make sure to have a few treats handy!
Start by getting the dog to lay down. Then, use
the treat to draw his head from one side to the
other. They should follow that treat with their
nose, which should cause them to roll over. As he
is rolling over say, "roll over" and praise them
immediately when they do. Be patient with him
when you are teaching this because once he learns
it, he can be quite the show-off amongst your
friends.

When training your dog, keep track of time during
each session. Dogs can quickly lose focus when
you prolong activities. Try to limit initial
training sessions to 10 minutes or less.

One trick to remember when training your pet is
to introduce it to different social environments
frequently. It is important for your dog to
understand how they should behave around humans
and other pets. It will help your dog adjust to
new environments better, also.

Primary reinforcement is a proven principle that
is useful in training dogs. Primary reinforcement
uses the things that your dog loves as rewards
for positive behavior. Some of the most effective
rewards include dog bones, treats and
affectionate scratching or petting. When he likes
the outcome, he'll be more likely to follow your
commands.

Keep notice of dogs that are nearby when you are
outside with your pet. Some dogs may be
aggressive regardless of how responsible the
owner is. If you see a dog that seems to be
unsociable or defensive, you must avoid it.

Ensure that your dog knows the rules to follow,
and be consistent; this will teach it right from
wrong. Everyone in your house needs to set these
boundaries too. It will instantly undo all of
your hard work!

Use a spray bottle filled with water to prevent
your dog from doing things it should not do, such
as scratching the furniture or biting. You dog
needs to learn what behaviors are acceptable as
well as those that are not. Afterwards your dog
won't do these things anymore.

When your dog barks, pay attention to the
environment or activity that causes excessive
barking. Having an awareness of the triggers, can
help you address the behavior constructively. For
example, invite a friend over to assist you in
training your dog if he always barks when that
particular friend is around.

A great way to keep your dog from rummaging
through the garbage is to make sure he has lots
of toys and is well fed. Always keep your trash
free from bones and other items that may entice
your dog. Crate your dog or empty your trash can
if you plan on going out.

Be sure you don't carry over emotions from
outside into your dog training. The dog will pick
up on an upset tone of voice, and become upset or
afraid. If your dog has been good, do not treat
him badly!

It's imperative that your dog pay attention to
you. The above article has offered many tips to
help with dog training. It requires time and
patience, so do not give up due to your dog not
listening to you initially. Dogs learn by
repetition and consistency, and the more you
know, the better equipped you are to train your
dog properly.


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