Must Have Dog Training Supplies for Your New Puppy
Must Have Dog Training Supplies for Your New Puppy
Are you the proud owner of a new dog or puppy? Congratulations to you on the newest member of your family. You now need to begin training your puppy on wanted behaviors such as housetraining, playing, and food. The good news is you won't have to buy too many dog supplies to make sure the job is done right and gets done quickly. Here a few essential items you'll want to pick up before beginning your training program:
The first kind of dog training supply is dog treats. They an absolute must when using the method of positive reinforcement. Treats are a great way to keep the dog motivated to learn and are a good way to reward if for good behavior. Plus, they are also pretty inexpensive. Dog treats are available in different flavors and varieties. It shouldn't be difficult finding one that your dog will love. When shopping for treats be sure to pick up a few treat pouches. When training with dog treats, it is extremely important the dog is given the treat at just the right time. Treat pouches lets you also have treats close by. Some pouches even have clips which allow you to hook them on to your belt loop.
Another great item I like to use is a chew toy. They entertain the new dog and provide it with plenty of exercise. Toys also give the dog something to chew on besides your shoes or furniture. When your dog has plenty of toys to chew on, it stays out of trouble and prevents it from developing bad habits of chewing on inappropriate items. Be careful about the chew toys you buy for the dog because some contain products in them that are shown to be harmful to dogs.
Some dog owners use clickers to help in the training of their puppies. These are little devices which creates a loud clicking noise when you push down on it. The owner would then make this noise whenever the dog exhibits any kinds of negative behaviors. You also want to signal the dog again with the clicker in combination with a treat when it does something good. The reason for the clicker is to ensure you are getting the exact behavior you want from your dog.
Finally, there are dog leashes and they are another important item used in dog training. Dogs trained to correctly walk on a loose leash are more likely be better behaved in public allowing them to get lots of exercise and mental stimulation. Physical and mental encouragements are steps forward in promoting good behavior in your dog.