Dogs are a very popular companion for families across the country. Survey results show that there are tens of millions of dogs owned by people in the USA alone. However, if you want a dog that is well-behaved and fits in well with your friends and family, you need to be sure to dog training basics, and what is a better way to start than to give your dog an awesome name.
Unfortunately, knowing where to start when it comes to training your dog is often the hardest thing. You need to start with the basics and work from there. Without any further ado, this article is going to go over some of the dog training basics you need to be aware of.
Consider Using Treats
First and foremost, when starting out with dog training basics, treats are a valuable tool. Dogs love them, and it might be one of the few ways to get them to do the things you say, at least early on. They can have a huge influence on the behavior of your dog, and help them be trained easier and quicker. Eventually, your dog will be conditioned to complete the behavior without the need for treats every time.
Be sure to use these treats as a reward once they have completed the desired action, whether it is going to the bathroom in the correct place or laying down. If you try to bribe the pet with treats, they may not associate the treat with the action. You should use small treats, so you can provide more treats in a smaller amount of time.
Having a dog camera that dispenses treats are one of the most important ways that you can ensure your dog continues to behave well (and be rewarded for it) when you’re out of the house.
Practice Positivity And Patience
When it comes to dog training, there are two words that you always need to keep in mind, and they are positivity and patience. Your dog will respond well to positivity and generally get confused or potentially confrontational if you are negative. If you are becoming frustrated at all during a session, it is best to postpone it a little rather than try to train your dog angrily.
Positive reinforcement is certainly the way to go if you want a respectful and well-trained dog. According to a study, dogs that are trained with aggressive, negative, or controversial techniques, will generally remain quite aggressive.
Also, you need to ensure that you remain patient when you are training your dog. While it would be nice if they could pick things up and be trained in an hour, this is almost never the case. It can take days, weeks, or even months in order to get your dog properly trained. Every dog will work at its own pace, and you need to respect that.
Don’t Allow Distractions
When training your dog, it is important to do so without distractions. If you try to train them while your children are playing in the room, or while other dogs are walking by your window, it can be hard for your dog to focus on the task at hand. Try to train them in a place that is quiet, and away from things that could capture the attention of your dog.
Also, try to keep the dog training sessions fairly short. The longer your training sessions go, the more bored your dog might get, and the less they are likely to remain focused. While the exact time can vary, around 15 minutes per training session is generally good.
We hope the tips and information included in this blog post are able to act as a beginner’s guide to dog training. If you can use small treats, stay positive and train distraction-free, you are well on your way to being able to train your dog well.
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