Dog Training Tips For The New Dog Trainer

  1. 12 years ago

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    Jun 2014

    If you're a beginner at training a dog, you're more than likely wanting some advice on what will work to get your dog to behave. The tips below can help you begin training your dog.

    Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Don't rant on to the dog about the thinks that he did wrong. Say NO and redirect your dog to the desired behavior. Also speak with authority so they understand you mean business.

    Look at things from your dog's point of view. Sometimes a dog will be a slow learner, and this can be frustrating. Looking at the problem from your dog's perspective can help. This can help you come up with new ideas on how to accomplish your training objectives.

    Dogs should never be tied up close to each other. They could tangle the chains in such a way so that one or both of the dogs are stuck or injured. Situations like this can cause dogs of various sizes to cause fatal injuries if not properly monitored. Always err on the side of caution.

    In dog training, use the same volume and tone of voice when you state a command. This lets the dog know you are serious. It also helps the dog to understand the difference between a sharp tone for discipline and a sharp but non-punishing command.

    Your daily schedule should consist of regular potty breaks, regular training sessions and an hour of good exercise. This exercise will ensure that your dog is focused when it is training time. Your dog will be happier and more responsive when he gets the exercise he needs.

    When you are in the initial stages of training your puppy, teach him his name first to help create a bond. Use his name on a regular basis, and teach him that the appropriate response to hearing is name is to come over to you. Your puppy's name should be one of its first words learned. Spend a lot of time with your new puppy, so he will learn how to gain trust in you. When you set this trust early on, the puppy will be more open to the next steps in training.

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