Dog Training 101 - Top 9 Tips On Dog Training

Well behaved dogs are that way because they are well trained

. An untrained dog can make life pretty miserable, although you can't really blame him for his actions. He just doesn't know any better. So training is important. But before you begin a training program here is some basic information you should be aware of. Professional dog trainers use this basic information all the time. Here are 9 of their most important tips.

1. Start informal training just as soon as you bring your new puppy home. Routines are crucial and establishing them right away helps to head off problems later. For example, if you don't want your dog to get up on your couch, get down on the floor with him. Never bring him up on the couch to sit on your lap. Doing that teaches him that he can be on the couch. This is a really hard difficult habit to break because the couch is ever so comfortable.

2. Your dog needs to learn who is in charge and of course that should be you. But it's also important to be fair in your treatment. Don't have expectations that your pet is not ready for. But once he's taught, expect him to obey. For example, don't toss him scraps from the supper table one day and then scold him when he begs for food another time.

3. One of the first things to do is to get your puppy to accept a collar and lead as soon as you bring him home. You will have much more control when he is trained to accept a collar and lead.

4. Dog training should be fun for both of you. Be sure to celebrate his accomplishments with a reward. You can reward him with a pat on the head, by praising him or even giving him a small treat. He'll work much harder if he knows a reward is waiting for him, so you'll be able to accomplish way more in a short time.

5. Patience is something every good dog trainer needs, and lots of it. Your dog's progress should be measured in small steps. He won't learn and remember overnight. It will take a lot of practice before the desired behavior comes naturally. Reinforce the targeted behavior with practice and rewards.

6. When you are disciplining your dog, don't use the command "come". This command should only be used in a positive way because it is such an important part of training. Also, don't hit your pet as a form of discipline. This will only make him fear you and will end up by damaging the trust between the two of you.

7. Whenever you start a new training session, quickly review some of the behaviors your pet has already mastered. Like always, reward him and then move on to something new. Never make the training session too long. If you see that your pet is getting tired or losing interest, end the session. Have him carry out a simple command to finish, give him his reward, and then spend a few minutes just having fun with him.

8. Teach basic commands first. Commands such as sit, stay, down, and come are integral to success when you start on more involved dog training. Be sure he's mastered all of these commands before trying to teach him more complex commands.

9. Only reward if a command is executed correctly. That way you are being consistent. If he knows he's going to get a reward whether or not he follows directions, he won't learn the lesson.

By following these tips on dog training you will be successful at training your dog. And isn't a well-behaved dog a lot more rewarding to have around.

by: Chris Station

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