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Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Training A Dog Should Start On Day One

By Alfie Gill


Training your dog might seem like a difficult, intimidating task to take on. Many pet owners choose to send their dog to a professional trainer. This is a good option, but the following article has many tips that will help you train your dog on your own and in your home.click here

Dogs need attention. This can be either positive or negative attention. They will learn rather quickly what it is that gets your attention. Sometimes they won't care if you are giving positive or negative attention.

Continue to reward your dog for good behavior with positive attention and do not give attention for any behavior you do not want. This will help to see the behaviors you want out of your dog.

The best way to crate train an adult dog is to allow the dog to train himself. Put the crate in a quiet room with a comfortable blanket and a favorite toy inside and leave the dog alone in the room with the crate. This way, the dog learns that the crate isn't something to be afraid of.

Use appropriate rewards and punishments when training your dog. For example, many dogs respond favorably when rewarded with a favorite treat for good behavior.

At the same time, be aware that excessive punishment can backfire. Instead, use a consistent tone of voice or command word to indicate to your dog when a behavior is unacceptable.

"Time out" training works with dogs and puppies as well as with children. If your dog exhibits inappropriate behavior like jumping, nipping, or running crazy through the house, try a "time out" in a crate or quiet room.

This will allow the dog to calm down and will provide incentive to avoid the behavior in the future.

Good training sessions are those in which your dog has expended some of their energy and have a calm demeanor. Find ways to exercise your dog, whether indoors or out so you can deplete some of the energy that makes training erratic. Take a walk with your dog and use the time to plan a small training session when you are finished.

In conclusion, training an older dog can prove to be extremely difficult but not impossible. Depending on how the dog has been raised, your challenge may vary greatly. As long as you follow the specialized tips provided in this article, you are set up for success in training your older dog.




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