{"id":452,"date":"2015-02-09T00:38:51","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T05:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogbadge.com\/labradors\/?p=452"},"modified":"2015-02-09T00:38:51","modified_gmt":"2015-02-09T05:38:51","slug":"how-to-train-your-dog-and-have-fun-doing-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogbadge.com\/labradors\/dogtraining\/how-to-train-your-dog-and-have-fun-doing-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Train Your Dog And Have Fun Doing It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every dog should have some sort of training to help correct poor behaviors and to adapt to their new living environment. This article is helpful for learning how to properly train your canine.<\/p>\n

Make sure you remain controlled when rewarding your dog. Once your dog follows your command, reward his behavior. Even though your accomplishment might thrill you, they reflect your energy. Do not lose control of any situation with contagious excitement and enthusiasm. Remain calm, expect them to be calm, and then award them when appropriate.<\/p>\n

Your dog needs to be active frequently. Dogs can easily get bored. If you do not have the full attention of your dog, they will be difficult to train. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. Get out for some long walks and runs with your dog.<\/p>\n

Try not to reinforce bad behavior in your dog by accident. This means that you should never reward your dog, with treats or attention, for doing something you’re trying to train it out of. For instance, if you are trying to train your dog to not jump on you, you shouldn’t be petting them whenever they do so.<\/p>\n

Shock Collars<\/h2>\n

Do not use shock collars. Often times, they do not work and are over priced. Plus, using devices like shock collars can stifle your dog and discourage even good behavior. Using these techniques can have poor results.<\/p>\n

If you want your do to be house trained, you must make sure that he follows a regular elimination and feeding schedule. This allows you to know when your dog has to go and take him outside to do his business before your carpet gets ruined. This helps your puppy learn to “hold it” for a bit, until he knows it’s time to go out and will help save you money on carpet cleaning.<\/p>\n

Every day, try to allow your pet to have an hour or so of exercise. This is on top of regular training lessons and restroom breaks. If they are well-exercised, then you will have more efficient training. A dog that’s well exercised is a responsive and content dog.<\/p>\n

Teaching a puppy their name is one of the first steps to undertake and creates a lasting bond. In the first days, frequently use your dog’s name, and reward him for responding when you call. Your dog should learn these items before any others as they’re the most important. Spend a lot of time with him or her so that trust can be established. In this way, he will be more receptive to advanced training later.<\/p>\n

Making your dog learn habits that are good from the start is very important. It is easier to teach a dog good habits right from the start, rather than trying to break bad habits that have already been learned. If you do not want your pet to beg for food, you should never encourage it by feeding it table scraps.<\/p>\n

Accidents are bound to happen while housebreaking your puppy. Clean accidents right away to speed up training. If your carpet retains a smell, your god will be attracted to this same spot. Many products are sold that will neutralize these odors, so ask about them at your local pet store.<\/p>\n

If you don’t monitor treat-style training rewards, your dog might become overweight. It’s very easy to overlook how many treats you give your dog, especially during a training session, but they add up if you don’t pay attention.<\/p>\n

When you are training your dog, try to keep your training sessions on the short side. Fifteen minutes is about the right time to work on a training task, spending much more time than this will frustrate your dog and set back progress. Following every session, allocate some playtime and give the dog lots of praise.<\/p>\n

There really isn’t room for error when teaching your dog right from wrong. This means that everyone in the house must follow the same training patterns and always remain consistent. These inconsistencies can cause significant setbacks.<\/p>\n

Older Dog<\/h2>\n

Keep in mind the limitations of an older dog<\/a>. An older dog will never be able to be trained perfectly. They all have little quirks that you should learn to embrace! Remember that if you adopt an older dog, they may be very set in their ways. Learn to accept most behaviors and concentrate only on the most unacceptable ones.<\/p>\n

Dogs that are not trained will drive you crazy and can destroy your property. Apply the advice this article has given to you, and you will have the skills that you need to train your dog correctly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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