dog training tips

LISTEN TO YOUR DOG
Learn to listen to your dog. If your dog seems uncomfortable meeting another dog, animal or person, do not insist that greet. He said he was not comfortable for a reason, and you have to respect that. Forcing the issue can often lead to big problems down the line.

BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR LOVE
Most people do not have a very clear problem when they are not happy with their dogs, but good things often overlooked. Big mistake ! Be sure to give your dog lots of attention when you are doing the right thing. Let him know when he's being a good boy. That is the time to supplement the generous attention and praise. It's even okay to be a little exaggerated.

I really did not like?
The fact that the bag says "a gift to all dogs love" does not automatically mean that your dog will love. Some dogs are very selective about what they want to eat. Soft and chewy treats are usually more exciting for your dog than hard and crunchy treats. Keep your eyes open to what you like.

Say what you want DO
There is nothing wrong with telling your dog "no", except that not enough information given. Instead of telling your dog"no", it tells you what you want to do. Dogs do not generalize well, so if your dog jumps up on someone to say hello and tell you that no, you can jump higher or you might jump to the left, not the right. A better alternative would be to ask him to"sit". Tell him what you want me to do in order to avoid confusion.

BE CONSISTENT
Whenever you train your dog, it is important to get as many family members involved as possible so that everyone on the same page. If you tell your dog "off" when he jumps on the couch and someone else saying "down," while everyone else is letting him hang out there, how on earth they ever going to learn what you want? Consistency will be the key to your success.

Have realistic expectations
Changing behavior takes time. You should have realistic expectations about changing your dog's behavior as well as the time it takes to change the behavior you do not like. Often the behavior of the "normal" doggie behaviors will take the most time such as barking, digging and jumping. You also need to consider how long you have been practicing dog behavior. For example, if you do not mind your dog jumping on people to greet the last seven years and now you decide that you do not want to do it again, that behavior will take longer to undo than if you had handled when it was a dog. Remember it is never too late to change the behavior of some just take longer than others.

DO NOT EAT THE BENEFITS OF HIGH QUALITY FOOD underrate
Feeding your dog a high quality diet with adequate protein. If your dog spends most of his days lounging in your condo, do not enter foods with a protein level that is ideal for dogs who herd sheep all day. The money will go to eat food of appropriate quality often save money on vet bills later. I recommend you always check with your veterinarian for the right diet for your dog.

YOU GET WHAT YOU STRENGTHEN - NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU WANT
If your dog shows behavior that is not to your liking, there is a strong possibility that it is something that has been reinforced before. A good example is when your dog brings you a toy and barks to entice you to throw it. You throw the toy. Your dog has just learned that barking makes you do what you want. You say "no", and barks even more. God forbid you give up and throw the toy now! Why? Because you will teach your persistence paid off. Before you know it you will have a dog that barks and barks whenever he wants something. The solution? Ignore his barking or ask him to do something for you (like"sit") before throwing their toys.

BRIBERY VS. REWARD
The idea of ​​using treats to train is often equated with bribery. Truthfully, dogs do what works. If you use treats to get them to do what you want, then why not? You can also use the world around you as a reinforcement. Every interaction you have with your dog is a learning opportunity, so when you think about it, you may not use food very often except during active training sessions. So why does your dog continue to hang out? Because you reinforce him with praise, touch, games and walks. Just remember, the behavior should produce the treat ; treatment should not produce the behavior.

FREEDOM
Let your new dog gradually earn freedom throughout your home. A common mistake many pet parents make is giving their new dog too much freedom too soon. This can easily lead to accidents relating to housetraining and destructive chewing. Thus, closing the door to an empty room and use baby gates to section off parts of the house, if necessary. One of the best ways to minimize incidents is to keep her tied to you at home dog and using a crate or doggie safe area when you can not actively supervise.