Keys To Successful Dog Training

Dec 21st, 2010 By Brian
If you have a new puppy in the house you will quickly realize how important it is to get the puppy well trained. There are several effective dog training methods out there and it is important to do your research so that you can settle on the technique that will work best for your puppy. We’ll look at some things to keep in mind while trying to teach your puppy not to use the bathroom in the house.
Whether it is training a new puppy or trying to work and older dog through behavioral problems the owner is always in the best position to teach a dog how to behave. It is also important to recognize before you even purchase a new puppy that there is a lot of work involved on the part of the owner.
Puppies unlike other pets are virtually completely dependent on their owners, so the love, affection, care, and discipline that you show during the beginning years will do much to shape what kind of dog you will have later on. Do not expect that it will be all fun and games as you train your puppy either. There will be chewed shoes, sleepless nights, and poop in places where you prefer that it not be. Nevertheless training your puppy should on the whole be a positive experience for both you and your puppy.
When you train your puppy you should use short sessions because let’s face it puppies do not really have long attention spans. Start out with basic commands and being sure to reward your puppy regularly for good behavior. By putting in the work and effort while still a puppy you can enjoy the company of a well behaved dog through its adult years.
Certain schools of though on training encourage ideas like punishment and breaking the puppy’s spirit to encourage obedience. These methods do not create the mutual trust necessary to have a well-trained animal.
Teaching a puppy not to use the bathroom in the house is one of the most important and first lessons that an owner should embark on. It does not have to be as difficult as some people imply if you have a method clearly in mind before you start the process. One of the biggest keys to success in this regard is to keep a close eye on your puppy for the first few weeks, so that you can reinforce the idea of using the bathroom outside and not in the house.
Do not allow a few occasional mistakes during the process and even after to discourage you. If mistakes are cleaned thoroughly and you make good use of odor neutralizer mistakes should be few and far between and eventually cease all together.
You love your puppy and you want it to be well-trained so that your friends and family can enjoy your pet’s company. A clean house is also important and house training a puppy will aid in that. If you are willing to put the time and effort into dog training it can be an activity that both you and your pet enjoy.
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