{"id":512,"date":"2015-04-19T21:49:50","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T02:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogbadge.com\/labradors\/?p=512"},"modified":"2015-04-19T21:49:50","modified_gmt":"2015-04-20T02:49:50","slug":"train-your-dog-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogbadge.com\/labradors\/dogtraining\/train-your-dog-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Your Dog The Right Way."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dogs need to be trained for a variety of reasons. Trained dogs can be useful both as companions and to accomplish work. Dogs are generally known to want to please their owner. This willingness also makes dogs an ideal family pet. No matter what your reason for training your dog, you will find some common sense ideas to make it easy in the article below.<\/p>\n

There are different tricks you can try when you are crate training your dog. Many dogs are intimidated by the crate. To cure this, place something they enjoy in it and shut the door. If a dog sees something in the crate that they want, they will desire to enter it. If they do go into the crate, offer up praise and a treat.<\/p>\n

Feeding Schedule<\/h2>\n

Set a schedule and routine for feeding your dog from the very beginning of your relationship. Train your dog to understand that you are going to remove their food bowl upon fifteen minutes of feeding them. This will establish a feeding schedule for your dog. Your dog will soon become accustomed to his feeding schedule and eat quickly.<\/p>\n

Before your dog can learn a new command it will take several repetitions. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Be patient and say the same command in the same way each time. Your dog will learn eventually.<\/p>\n

Don’t reinforce your dog’s negative behavior by accident. Withhold treats and attention when your dog exhibits any undesirable behaviors. For instance, avoid rubbing the dog’s head every time they jump up when you get home.<\/p>\n

Do not use shock collars and similar training devices. They don’t often work well and cost more than training methods which are conventional. If you start using these methods, your dog will not be responsive to anything else. Usually if you do this your dog will respond in the wrong way.<\/p>\n

Choose one phrase to use every time you want your dog to do his business. When it’s time for him to go outside to do his business, say “Elimination Device…Activate!” or whatever phrase you chose to call his attention to the task at hand.<\/p>\n

You should keep doggy treats handy for rewarding your dog. They have to know that doing the right thing brings a happy ending. This helps the dog understand what is right and what is wrong.<\/p>\n

Make sure food and outside time are scheduled to help break your dog into being an inside dog. Then you will be aware when your dog needs to go outside to use the bathroom. Then he will become practiced at waiting until the right time.<\/p>\n

Begin the training with an easy to learn behavior. This will help you to see the progress you are making, regardless of how small or slow it is. It will also ensure that your dog truly comprehends each step of the training process. You will see more results as you are training this way.<\/p>\n

Training Sessions<\/h2>\n

Exercise your dog for at least an hour each day in addition to regular outside potty breaks and training sessions<\/a>. A dog that is physically active and has the chance to exercise regularly is more capable of learning during training sessions. Fit dogs are happy and responsive to you.<\/p>\n

Understand that getting your dog to respond during the times that you tell him or her ‘no’ is not helpful. It’s important to discover positive methods of reinforcing your dog’s training. If you just say “no”, your dog might not understand what is acceptable. No two animals and trainers are alike, so choose an approach that meets both your needs.<\/p>\n

When housebreaking your puppy, accidents will happen. Immediately clean up every accident for training purposes. If your carpet begins to smell like urine and feces, your puppy will believe that it is the right place to potty and return to it again and again. There are many products on the market that can help with this, so check with your local pet shop.<\/p>\n

Make sure you’re praising your dog so that you enforce positive behavior. Smile and get excited and make your dog know that he is doing something you like. Do not reward your dog after bad behavior, it will get confused.<\/p>\n

Has your dog been tugging the leash? You aren’t alone in this, but it is easy to fix! Consider buying a dog harness at a pet supply store to make walks considerably more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

To prevent accidents from occurring in your home, learn the cues that your dog shows. Many dogs show signs before they go to the bathroom. Discovering the pattern can allow you to get the dog outside in a timely fashion, thus reinforcing desired behaviors. Housebreaking your pet is much less painful when you are fully aware of your pet and his needs.<\/p>\n

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. Also, take trash out regularly and keep tempting things like bones out of it. Don’t forget to crate dogs when leaving.<\/p>\n

Keep your dog up-to-date on his check-ups. If your dog seems to be regressing, take him for a checkup. A dog is very clever at masking pain. So many times behavioral changes are the only clue that there is a health issue. For instance, sudden aggression in an otherwise docile dog can indicate that he is in pain.<\/p>\n

Keep tempting items out of reach while you are teaching your dog to stop chewing and chomping on everything he can sink his teeth into. It is also important that a dog who chews is protected from danger. Keep all items which can fit in your dogs mouth, like hair accessories or office supplies, away from your dog’s reach.<\/p>\n

As already discussed, dog training occurs for a variety of reasons. Dogs are known for their desire to please, which makes a well-trained one a pleasure to have around. Hopefully, the information contained here has provided you with some inspiration and ideas to help you train your adoring pet and friend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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