So if you’re really interested in changing your dog’s behavior, you MUST focus on how to change the expression of his natural instinct. You don’t do this by yelling at them or scolding them when they do something wrong. You are just showing your dog that you are not happy about something.
Here are some basic dog training tips every dog owner should know.
There are a few different things you can do to successfully train your dog. These different methods will make training much easier for you in the long run.
box training-Box training is great if you’re not home much. Dogs are den animals. Giving your dog a special place to feel safe while his master is away will also help him deal with separation anxiety. Crate training is a great and effective way to prevent and help your dog deal with separation anxiety.
Some dogs are so overwhelmed when the “alpha dog” leaves the house that they resort to destructive behaviors, like chewing on furniture, relieving themselves in the house, and anything else you can think of.
Please note, NEVER use crate training as a form of punishment. This defeats the purpose of box training. When properly crate trained, your dog can get by while you’re out and about, making training that much easier (as well as your peace of mind).
leash training-Leash training is very important because when your dog can’t behave properly when on a leash, you and your dog will have safety issues when you go for a walk around the neighborhood. In leash training, it is vital that you are able to calm your dog down. When your dog is in a controlled state, training him will be much easier.
Many dogs that need leash training are dogs that constantly pull on the leash when taken for walks. The best thing you can do when your dog does this is to train him in basic off-leash obedience. Teach your dog basic commands like “sit and stay.” When your dog pulls on the leash, make him sit. They will soon realize that if they pull, the fun of the walk will stop.
Alpha State-The most important dog training tip you will ever learn is to become the alpha dog in the house. Dogs are pack animals, it is in their instinct to have a pack leader. Once you establish the alpha state, your dog will learn to trust you and relax a bit. Make training so much easier if your dog understood who’s boss.
Any dog training expert will tell you that an important factor in dog training is consistency. No matter how smart your dog may seem, what he learns responds to a repetitive and constant environment. If you and everyone in your home stay consistent, then your dog will learn much faster with less confusion.
Successful dog training requires a good dog trainer, so it is important that you also train yourself to be a good dog trainer in order to achieve a good trained dog.
