How To Train A Dog

22/06/22

Many people are put off dogs by worries of scratching, barking, or accidents on the carpet.

However, you will have no such worries with a properly trained dog.

Training Your Dog

Your puppy or dog should always wear a collar.
Lead training is not usually difficult – start with short walks and gradually increase the distance.
Anti-pull harnesses are available if your dog is difficult to walk.
Crate training is a very efficient way to toilet train your puppy.
Place your puppy into a crate at night.
He will have accidents at first, but will soon learn to ‘hold it’ until morning.
Be firm when you are crate training and don’t respond to barking or crying. He is simply testing his limits with you.

Always use the same command for an activity.
For example, don’t mix ‘Stay’ with ‘Wait’.
Your dog will eventually learn both, but in the beginning, he will be confused.
When teaching them to sit, pressing gently on the lower back can encourage them to know what you want.
Likewise with pulling on his front legs when you want him to stand.
Reward your dog with training treats, but remember that treats should not encompass more than 20% of his daily food intake.

Never train your dog when you are frustrated or irritated, as he will pick up on this.

Spend about 15 minutes every day on training.

Never shout at your dog or hit him (including on the nose).

This will just frighten him, not make him learn faster.

If you are taking your dog to a dog trainer, ensure they use reward-based training.