Dogs are pets that are beloved and owned by many people. Puppies are often mischievous little rascals and sometimes even destructive. If you want to learn a few tip about training a dog, read on.
There are several techniques to make crate training your dog easier. If your dog does not want to go into the crate but one of his favorite toys inside and close the door. Your dog will want to get into the crate in order to eat the treat. When your dog goes inside, give him plenty of praise, and let him know he is doing a good job.
Consistency is very important when you are crate training your puppy. When letting your dog out of the crate, be sure to immediately allow your dog to relieve himself. In time, the dog will have the ability to exercise restraint when it comes to nature’s call.
If you have a focal point for your dog to pay attention to, he will ignore all other distractions he would normally be tempted to watch. If you do it enough times, your dog will wait for your signals instead of focusing on other things.
You must teach your dog how to walk correctly when the leash is attached. This is important for the safety of your pet, and it is also beneficial for you as well.
Limit the duration of training sessions. Your dog will get bored and antsy if you spend too much time on one thing. Only spend 10 minutes during the first couple of sessions.
Any dog can be trained. Training your dog is ultimately your responsibility, the last thing you want is your dog to be constantly behaving badly.
