Tips On How To Train Your Dog Correctly

You have to have a potty trained dog to have a well-kept home. However, there are many people out there who are not sure how to train their dogs properly. Tips like the ones in this article should help you do that.

Timing is important when dog training, so you should spend sufficient time training him but should not overdo it. Begin with brief sessions and extend them from there. When the animal appears to lose interest, you will know which duration produces the best results per session.

Keep your dog well exercised and active. Boredom often befalls an inactive dog, or he may find himself in a “mutt rut” with a dull and listless routine. A bored dog will try and find something interesting to do, and training is not usually interesting. When your dog is happy and well-exercised, he will be more willing to pay attention to his training. Regularly take a walk or run with your dog.

You can train a pooch to roll over fairly quickly if you have some treats to hand out. Start by getting the dog to lay down. The next step is to hold a treat close to the floor by the dog’s head then continue to move the treat over his head until you reach the other side. He will naturally use his nose to follow the treat, thus rolling over his whole body. Say the command, “roll over” when he rolls over. It may take some time for your dog to perfect the trick, but it’s a popular move and one that is sure to impress others.

You should always call your dog in the same way. First, say his name, then the command. First, call his name then give him a verbal or gesture command. Usually, dogs quickly respond when you can their name and are aware you want to grab their attention.

If your dog leaps on you, hold his paws and squeeze them a little so he will know this is not acceptable. This will not harm your dog if done gently, but it will be uncomfortable. In time, they will cease jumping on humans, as they will have the negative association with the squeezing.

Hopefully now that you have read this article you have a better understanding of how to effectively train your dog. Stay patient and consistent. Both your dog and yourself are going to be very happy.