Dog Training: Important Points to Raising a Well Behaved Dog

Hello Fellow Pet Lover,

The most important factor in moulding your cute little puppy into a well behaved adult dog all the family will enjoy is good dog training methods. Dogs need to know the rules of the home, as do children and they need to respect the authority of their masters. Many budding dog owners fall in love with the adorable, butter wouldn't melt in their mouths, puppyface at the pet store, only to find how frustrating it is when that gorgeous ball of fluff keeps doing it's biz on the carpet and chewing up everything in the house from the furniture to everyones shoes. While all puppies will get into their fair share of trouble, a responsible dog owner will allow plenty of time and exercise the patience to raise that puppy into a well behaved dog that is a pleasure for all. This article will provide some basic dog training tips that will help you to develop a happy and lasting relationship with your dog further down the track.

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Making Some Rules

The first step in dog training is to set out some rules of the household, and the sooner the better. This means that if you don't want your 75-pound Labrador jumping up on your bed at night (or at anytime for that matter), you should not allow your 10-pound puppy to be up there either. Not once; not ever. It is never too early to train your puppy to keep off the furniture or not to jump up on visitors. Before you introduce your new puppy to your home, be sure the whole family understands what is required and they are prepared to enforce the rules the puppy needs to learn.

Maintaining Consistency

Once all the rules have been set out, it will then be up to you to maintain consistency in that they are being adhered to. Each and every time your puppy breaks a house rule, he should be reprimanded with a firm "No!" and shown the correct thing to do. This applies to all aspects of dog training, such as house breaking and chewing on his own toys instead of your shoes. Just like kids, dogs will learn the rules quickly when they are enforced every time. The problem is that consistency takes time and alot of patience on the part of the dog owner. However, good, consistent dog training at the beginning will save time, effort – and your belongings – in the long run.

Offering Positive Rewards

When your puppy does follow the rules accordingly, it is also important to reward him for good behavior. Effective dog training uses positive reinforcement alot more often than punishment to get the desired results. At the beginning of the process, rewards may include a dog bickie or something similar. As your puppy becomes familiar with the dog training process, rewards can then move to praise and positive attention when your puppy does obey your commands. When you provide positive reinforcement on a consistent basis, your puppy will soon learn that it is beneficial to him to listen and obey your command.

Dog training is not all that hard, but it does take some time, patience and consistency to get the desired outcome. However, you will find that the time you put in will be well worth the effort when you end up with a really good, well behaved dog that listens and doesn't go silly when guests are over and is an enjoyable experience for your family.

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