Dog Training Information That Everyone Can Succeed With

By Harold Peterson

Dog training information has been very helpful in teaching people to train their new dog. Both new puppy and older dogs alike need ongoing training. Much of the dog training information available today will teach you the proper way of housebreaking, eliminating digging, and more.

Many people believe that they can housebreak a puppy by "rubbing their nose in it" when they have had an accident. This does not work. All it really does is scare and humiliate your best friend and can actually make the problem worse.

If you want to train your new puppy, or even an older dog to use a specific outdoor location, here's what you will do. Obviously, the first thing to do is choose a specific area and stick with it. This is the only place you'll bring your dog to take care of his business. Eventually, your dog will have success, and you will give him a treat, as well as a great deal of praise. You should bring your dog out many times a day, until this habit is established, and your dog fully understands.

Dogs are very smart, and most will respond to the use of a keyword. This is frequently taught in dog obedience classes. When you want the dog off of your furniture you say "off", when you want the dog to go into the house you may say "in", etc. Develop one keyword that you would like your dog to recognize when it is time to do his business. Bring the dog to his designated area, say the word to him, and wait. This will take some time before your dog understands, but eventually will work.

Training a dog to stop barking can at times be complicated, and quite time-consuming. One of the most important things to be remembered is to not reward your dog for barking. This will only reinforce and encourage the barking. Continuing to yell at your dog to be quiet may seem to your dog to be the answer because you yourself are barking back.

Training a dog to stop barking can be quite challenging, but with patience, can be done. Be sure to spend plenty of time playing with your dog. Allow your dog to spend as much time around people and other dogs as possible. This seems to be helpful in reducing the amount of time that many dogs spend barking.

Many dogs enjoy digging and this is especially true for Labrador Retrievers. There many reasons that a dog may dig. Some of these include boredom, need for warmth or cooling, shelter, and even natural instinct. Although your dog does not see anything wrong with this, you certainly will.

Keep your dog busy, and when you see them start to dig, firmly tell them NO! Some people with larger yards find that giving the dog an area specifically for digging, will help to keep him from destroying the entire yard.

There are many books and websites dedicated to dog training information. It is definitely a good idea to take a look at the these if you are planning to get a dog. - 32167

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