The worst dog can learn to be well behaved.

When you first meet your dog, chances are he didn't show his true colors and may have come to you with a few "problems". Don't worry, with proper techniques even the worst dog can learn to be well behaved.

Whenever you introduce new animals to your home, make sure you do it slowly. Give your own pet great consideration before bringing another animal into the house. For optimal bonding, select a new pet whose personality is similar to that of your current pet.



 House training a puppy can be frustrating, as accidents are going to occur on occasion. Clean up any messes that are made immediately, so it doesn't hamper your training efforts. The smell from the feces and urine can stay in the carpet, and cause your pet to want to relieve themselves on that spot more often. Many cleaning products are made just to eliminate this order, you can find them at any pet store.

 One of the most basic dog training tips around is to use your dog's name to command its attention. You will not be able to control your dog if you do not get his attention first. This should be done at least 10 times daily. If you need to punish your dog, go to your dog. Don't call him or her to you and then punish.

 The key to effective training is to ensure that your dog's activity level remains consistently high. Dogs desire to be healthy, active animals. It is crucial for them to exert themselves often if they are to remain contented. Run with your dog, take it to the park or teach it to play Frisbee. Try not to let boredom set in with your dog by keeping him active as much as possible.

 Getting your dog to hang onto his favorite toy with his mouth, for example, is easy. When he puts the toy around his mouth, use a training clicker and offer him a treat. After this is done a few times, watch and wait for your dog to put the toy inside his mouth. After has has done this, you should click and promptly give a reward. Next, only give him a reward if he holds the toy using his mouth.

 Do not neglect to make a visit to the vet for a spay or neuter around the six month mark. This should coincide with the beginning of obedience classes. If your dog is spayed or neutered, they will be much more obedient. Your dog will be happier and he or she will live longer.

 The first step in dog training is commanding control. Your dog must understand that you're in control, so that he knows to obey and respect you. Never allow your dog pull on the leash while you are on a walk.

 Having more than one dog to train at a time will be a challenge. If your dogs having a hard time paying attention when they are together, train them away from each other.

 Dogs can learn a multi-step behavior by stepwise refinement just like humans can. One example is getting your dog to fetch your iPad to read the New York Times Digital Edition. The first step is to teach your dog to hold the newspaper. You then want to teach it names for different objects to make sure it knows differences in names. After that, show him how the object should be picked up. At last, he will carry it over to you. By parsing the task into a set of simple components, you will enable your dog to understand the sequence and perform it.

 During the dog training process, it is a good idea to use various treats as rewards for your dog's good behavior. Don't use your dog's everyday treats for training. You want to place special emphasis on their improvement in training.

 Have a good time while training your dog. Playing with your dog helps build a stronger bond between dog and human, which encourages the dog to respond positively during training. Training can be pretty fun, but make sure you get plenty of non-training play in too.

 Make sure everyone who is going to care for your dog treats him or her in the same way as you would. Your dog needs consistent lessons everyday. When the dog is given different commands for the same thing or given praise sometimes but not always, it can prove confusing and inhibit your dog's ability to behave the way you want him to.

 When you are house training a dog, you may want to use a crate. To make training more effective, consistency is the key. With crate training, your dog can be housebroken in no time.

 Sometimes professional help is required, so do not be afraid to call them. If you are having trouble training your dog, consider calling in a professional. A professional trainer will be able to help you understand where you are going wrong with the training, and set you on the right path.

 If your puppy is caught chewing on something unacceptable, stop him immediately. This will teach him what is appropriate to chew, so that he'll be less likely to chew on your belongings when you're not around.

 Make sure your dog associates one word with one discrete behavior. Dogs respond much better to this because dogs will associate a specific word or action with that particular type of behavior. In all aspects of dog training, consistency is crucial. If you strive for this, you and your pet will get more out of the training.

 Ensure that your dog gets plenty of exercise and stimulation. Dogs require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. Dogs with no enthusiasm will be harder to train than active dogs. If you have a happy, exercised dog, they will listen better. A long walk or a brisk run are great ways to get rid of some of your dog's excess energy.

 Above all else, consistency is the key to effective dog training. Write down the specific commands you want to use with your dog, and get everyone in your household to review the list and use the same words. Also, make sure everyone knows what behavior should be rewarded, and what is considered bad behavior. If different people are responding differently with the dog, it will make training difficult and confuse the dog.

 If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. If there chains become entangled with one another it could lead to an injury. This is especially dangerous if one dog is larger than the other, as it could use its superior size to maneuver the other dog into a dangerous position.

 When you get your puppy, be sure to create a bond to him by helping him learn his name. Repeat his name regularly, so he will learn to come to you when he hears it. These should be the primary words your dog needs to learn. Spending a lot of time interacting and playing with your puppy is the best way to establish a bond of love and trust. This will make him easier to train later.

 If you can get your mind in tune with what your dog is thinking, it will have a great impact on your training. Training programs that make use of such insight, along with thorough preparation, tend to be highly successful. A better trained dog is a joy to the owner and the pet, and brings happiness for years.