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Training your dog could be a worthwhile endeavor but before you begin, there are some things you need to know in order to make training easier and much more pleasant for you and your dog.
The very most significant thing you have to remember is that you are the boss! Naturally dogs are pack animals and stick to a strict hierarchy with every pack using a "leader". To be able to train your pet properly (and easily), you need to establish yourself as the best choice in early stages in your relationship.
Some dogs may be more aggressive than others, some more dominant, more easy going but no matter what your dogs personality, you must be firm inside your commands. Don't let your dog get the initiative or he will start to think that he is the leader. Now, I don't mean that you need to be physically abusive for your dog - not even close to it. You have to show your leader ship together with your actions.
Another thing to consider is that while your dog understands you at about the same level as a two year old, he is not a human. Actually, your dog has many differences from humans that cause him to interpret your commands and act much differently than a 2 years old child would. So, do not expect him to behave much like your 2 year old during training.
When dog training, you have to be consistent. Set aside about 45 minutes or perhaps a 30 minutes every day to operate on training. You can start dog training as young as you want but don't be discouraged if you have an older pet as training can be achieved at any age.
You need to start dog training with the basics. The sit command is a good starting point as having your dog to sit down may be the basis for a lot of other commands. Focus on this one command every single day until your pet has it down cold, then proceed to the next command.
During training, you need to be firm. Always use the same word for each command and the word clearly. Never punish your dog when he doesn't do what you want but, instead, use positive reinforcement when he does do what you want. Punishing or scolding will only confuse your dog and so do patience when he is not behaving the way you want - the most important step is ignore him and he will soon learn he only gets the reward when he performs the required action.
Try to work on training every single day in the beginning. As your dog learns more and more commands, you can let up a little, but training should always be a part of your relationship with your pet. It may be fun and rewarding for the two of you to maintain learning new behaviors and using the training one stage further.
Canine training is really a task that takes, consistence, persistence and patience but your efforts will be well rewarded having a well behaved dog as well as a stronger bond with your 4 legged friend. Dog training properly insured not only his safety, however the safety of these around him and it can also be a lot of fun for both you and your dog!
