subject: Buying And Training Your Dream Dog [print this page] After you buy a dog you want to make sure that you know how you are going to take care of that dog. You have to train that dog well and you have to make sure that you are creating the type of dog that you need in your life.
First, you want to make sure that you are taking the time to understand how you are going to find the dog that you need. You can do a lot of research with today's technology and you should make sure that you take advantage of these opportunities.
If you want a dog that is going to have a lot of energy you should make sure that you are taking the time to understand which breeds are going to have this type of energy. Taking the time to understand this is very important.
When you are taking the time to find a dog with a lot of energy you want to make sure that you understand how you are going to provide activities for your dog. There are many people that do not have the time or the energy to have this type of dog.
Taking the time to understand how you are going to give your dog what it needs is very important. There are many different ways that you can give these types of dog the exercise that they are going to need.
You can teach the dog to play fetch so that the dog can go out with you in the backyard and participate in an activity together. When you are taking the time to teach your dog to play fetch you will want to be patient in the beginning.
When the dog brings the item back you want to make sure that you are rewarding the dog. To reward the dog, you can just give him or her a small treat after they drop the ball for you and allow you to throw the ball again.
There are not a lot of dogs out there that are trained to be able to play fetch well. When you are teaching the dog to play fetch you have to make sure that you know how often you are going to participate in this activity.
The more that you understand about how much energy your dog has the easier it will be to keep your dog entertained. Your dog is not only there for you but you are there for your dog as well and you must make sure that you are taking care of your dog.
Walking your dog is another way that you can make sure the dog is able to stay busy. There are some dogs that are good on leashes and others that are not and this difference mainly comes from the training that the dog received when he or she is young.
There are many different services that will walk your dog for you. When you are training your dog you may want to make sure that you are taking the time to consult with a professional so that your dog is trained properly.
When you are working with a professional you want to make sure that you are taking the time to understand what the professional is teaching. You do not want to perpetuate bad habits after you have taken the time to have the dog trained.
You should also make sure that you know how you are going to keep your dog learning. The more that you dog is able to learn the easier your walking with the dog will be and the more enjoyable it will be for the both of you.
There are a lot of people that do not know how they are going to get through to their dog. When your dog has a better understanding of what you expect the easier it will be for him or her to please you.
When you punish the dog you should also make sure that you are doing so kindly. There are many different ways that you can decide to punish the dog and you should make sure that you are doing so in a loving manner.
The better the combination of loving and stern discipline the easier it will be for you to train your dog. Understanding how to work with your dog will save you a lot of problems in the long run and give you the ability to own the dog that you have always dreamed of.
