There are many purposes for training a dog. You might decide to train your dog to protect your home or to hunt. Some are trained just for the pleasure of it. Dogs have always been willing to please their owners — this is why they are known as “man’s best friend.” This is one of reasons they are known as man’s best friend. The following ideas can help you learn to make your dog’s training a better, more rewarding experience for the both of you.
Make sure you establish feeding routines and times for your dog. Your dog will begin to recognize there is a routine if you regularly remove the food bowl 10 or 15 minutes after you put it down. Shortly, the dog will start finishing their food well before you plan to take the dish away.
Your dog needs to learn good feeding habits, and this is best accomplished with a clear routine. Training your dog to expect that when fed, once or twice a day, you will be removing the food bowl in 10-15 minutes, will lay down a feeding schedule that your dog will adhere to. Your dog will soon become accustomed to his feeding schedule and eat quickly.
Provide your puppy with his own chew toys to alleviate the pain of teething, and try to keep other items out of reach. Take it away, and give him a chew toy. Puppies sometimes chew objects while going through their teething phase. A wet cloth that has been frozen is perfect for them during this time.
Your dog may not learn a command right away. It can take as many as 50 repetitions of one command before your dog learns it. Continue repeating the command patiently, and eventually your dog will understand it.
If you house train your puppy, keep in mind that everything that goes in is eventually coming back out. To keep your pet regular, feed him quality food a couple of times daily at the same hour. Doing so helps you to learn your puppy’s schedule.
Dog training involves using equal amounts of patience, dog treats and love. The tips you just read will help you establish a positive relationship with your dog. Your dog won’t be trained overnight, but with patience and persistence, you will have a trained dog before you know it.
