Helping your puppy always feel safe and loved.

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.

Make training for your dog a regular, repeated part of your time together to keep them familiar with the rules they've learned. Do not assume that your dog will remember his training all his life. But dogs can become complacent just like their human counterparts. Make sure your dog has a regular routine.



 Make dog training easier by helping your puppy always feel safe and loved, rather than afraid. If a dog feels unsafe, they are likely to show bad behavior. So this doesn't happen, make sure your dog is always safe.

 Your whole family should be involved with training the dog. It may be easier for one person to work with the dog until he has mastered basic commands. However, the dog should respond to the same commands when given by any member of the family.

 Taking an obedience class will help you train your puppy properly. Instructors have been trained to deal with all sorts of behavioral problems, and can even help you to learn the best ways to maintain a training routine.

 You should always walk your dog before leaving your house for long periods of time. Wearing him out may minimize his anxiety at being separated from you.

 Don't spend too long on a single dog training session. Your dog will get bored and antsy if you spend too much time on one thing. Only spend 10 minutes during the first couple of sessions.

 More often than not, dogs bite out of fear more than anything else. The dog will feel fear if it is startled, trapped or feels threatened. Dogs cannot be trained through force. If you do, you may easily be bitten by your dog. He will be eager to please you and view you as the leader.

 Positively encourage your dog without using treats. Using food is an effective and popular way to train dogs. You probably do not carry treats with you 365 days a year when you are not in an "official" training session. Start using praise and extra attention, hugging and patting, when your dog displays a positive behavior.

 Make sure your dog understands the difference between right and wrong. Everyone who lives with your dog will have to undertake the same behavior for him to learn from your training. It can quickly make your efforts backfire!

 Your whole family should be involved with training the dog. The house rules and specific expectations will be more apparent to the new dog if everyone, not just the primary trainer, follows the same training procedures.

 Be consistent with your dog training to make sure your animal stays obedient to the rules it has been learning. One of the most common mistakes pet owners make is assuming that once training has been completed, no maintenance is required thereafter. However, pets are creatures of habit. This is why you must make sure that you have a rule system that is strict for your dog.

 When you are adding a pet to your family, make sure that it is introduced slowly to existing pets. Don't adopt a new pet without considering the temperament of your current pet or pets. To make introductions go as smooth as possible, when you are choosing the new addition, try to find a personality that will complement that of your current pet.

 Your dog needs to be up to date on his training. This will help to make them more obedient. A lot of owners will train their dogs once and not conduct any refreshers. Dogs, though, are like people in the way they fall into habits. Your dog must follow the rule system strictly.

 Try to teach your dog good habits right away. It will make your life less stressful if you are teaching the dog good habits rather than trying to change bad ones. If an owner feels strongly that their pet should not beg for food off the table, it is important that he or she refrains from giving it to the dog in the first place.

 Refrain from playing tug-of-war with your puppy while you in the process of training him. These kinds of games may encourage your dog to bite your hands. This behavior is very difficult to break, so you should avoid these games while they are still a puppy.

 Although a harness might look comforting to your dog, they aren't as controlling as a collar that cinches. Use both the harness and collar together, pulling the collar only when you need to. This will eventually train the dog to obey in the harness alone.

 Use your dog's name often to ensure you have its attention. Use it constantly in the first few weeks that you have your dog: your puppy should associate this sound with paying attention to you. Choose a shorter name that can stand out from other terms.

 When house training your new puppy, accidents are likely to happen from time to time. Make certain the accidents are cleaned up immediately, so your training efforts cans stay on course. Urine and feces scents can attack to the fibers of your carpet, which will lead to your dog repeatedly using the bathroom in that spot. You can buy a spray or carpet shampoo that will remove the odor.

 The best time to start training a dog is when it's a puppy. While it isn't essential, a young dog will be easier to train. If you start training your dog when he is young, he will be almost as well-behaved as a child.

 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.

 Most people are surprised how quickly their dog can learn from training and how fast they get results. So if you are looking to change any of your dog's wayward ways, try some of our tips for quick success.