No matter what the size or breed, every dog has a similar mindset. Once you get a better understanding of how a dog thinks, you will be more efficient in training yours. This article should help anyone get into the right mindset if they are not already there.
There are several techniques to make crate training your dog easier. If they shy away from the crate, try placing a chew bone and shutting its gate when they are not inside. They will see and smell the bone and will want you to let them in there to get it. After your dog goes into the crate, give positive reinforcement to increase the chance that he will go into the crate again.
You must be willing to invest the time required for practice if you want your training to be successful. It may take about 25-50 repetitions of a particular command before your dog understands it. Continue repeating the same command with patience, and eventually your dog will learn it.
Don’t use any kind of devices, like a shock collar, when training your dog. They often do not function properly and their cost is rarely justified. Plus, shock collars are not positive reinforcement when your dog is exhibiting proper behavior. You will usually get negative results with these techniques.
You will have to repeat commands several times before your dog learns it. It will take up to 50 repetitions to learn a new command. Firmly and steadily repeat the command. Remain patient and eventually the command will be learned.
You need to teach your dog right away that they should drop or back away from something when you say “leave it.” You can protect their safety and stop them from destroying valuables by teaching them to obey this simple command.
Be patient when training a dog. This will prevent both you and your dog from getting angry and frustrated with the training process. Remember that your dog really does want to please you, but sometimes he gets confused because he speaks a different language and cannot understand what you are asking.
All dog owners need to realize that training a dog can now be a very simple task. With the right owner mindset, followed with the proper knowledge, training a dog can be accomplished. Dogs can do very well when their owners give them the proper training.
