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Simple Steps For Successfully Training Your Dog

When you are trying new things, there is a good chance you may need some help.
Dog training doesn't have a right or wrong way to do it.
The article below can give you some great advice and pointers on how to be successful at training your dog.
Don't give up if it doesn't work the first time; success is always based on falling down and getting up again.
Underestimating the necessity of good exercise will cramp your dogs training style.
Naturally, all dogs need to run, chase and play just to release energy so if they do not get enough exercise outside of training they are very likely to be distracted or over excited and cause the session to be frustrating for everyone.
Puppies respond best to positive reinforcement during training.
You should assure that during training your puppy can not get into trouble.
If you have to scold your puppy while training him, he may relate the training to being a negative experience and not be as excited as he should be about his training.
Puppies tend to nip as a way of communicating, and this should be curbed.
It is normally a signal that they want to play.
If you observe a puppy with his litter mates, this is the way that they interact with each other.
When your puppy nips you, say 'no' firmly, and immediately give him a toy to play with.
Encourage your dog's cooperation in training by rewarding good behavior.
Dogs respond to a calm, confident leader who earns respect.
When your dog responds to commands make sure you reward him with play or food, and make sure you reward easy commands as well as harder ones to build his confidence.
When you are trying to train your dog to follow a command, repetition is key.
Practice the command multiple times a day and be sure to offer your dog praise and a treat when he or she successfully follows your command.
Repetition will ensure that your dog will remember and follow the command in the future.
Pick the proper size crate for your dog if you want to be able to effectively use the crate to train them.
Remember, puppies grow up.
Pick a crate that will be of suitable size for the adult when the puppy matures.
The dog should have plenty of room to turn around and lie down without being crowded.
Stop a training session with your dog if you become angry with it.
If you are angry at your dog, will not be able to train it fairly.
You may be especially prone to dishing out unnecessarily harsh punishments, causing your dog to fear you rather than learn anything from that training session.
Learning to take advice is just as important as what you are aiming to achieve.
The tips from this article can be a great addition to what you may already know or how you can improve on dog training.
Educating yourself further on dog training can prove to be a sure way to an obedient pooch.


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