It's a good idea to know how to train a dog, whether you're raising a new puppy or being assigned to a dog that exhibits "unique" behavior. People often find it overwhelming to turn a stubborn puppy into a diligent, listening, and obedient pet. However, training a dog can actually be done easily. All you need is a positive attitude, a snack, and some time (a few minutes) each day. Keep in mind that training is important if you are getting a new dog. Exercise is an important component of bonding, and an important step to take if you want to build a positive relationship with your pet dog.
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Part 1 of 14: When can puppies be trained?
Step 1. You can start training it as soon as you bring it home
As long as he's at least eight weeks old (since puppies sold in pet stores are almost always eight weeks old), you can start training him right away. Give short and simple exercises. His attention span may only last for five minutes, and this is perfectly normal. Any given exercise will benefit.
Practice moments are also a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the puppies
Part 2 of 14: What does it take to train a dog?
Step 1. At the very least, you need a leash and a quality dog treat
For the first 1-2 weeks after your puppy is brought home, keep him on a leash and leash whenever he comes out of the crate so he can get closer to you and not cause any problems. In addition, you also need a delicious snack as a gift for him. Any treat available at the pet store is acceptable, but smaller treats are preferable. Plus, a clicker is needed if you want to give clicker practice, and beyond that, you don't need anything else!
- You can also keep him on the leash and leash while he's in the house before he's been properly trained to go to the bathroom. This exercise may take several months, but leash and leash are the only way to ensure he doesn't run away to relieve himself in the house.
- You can also put an older dog on a leash and leash in the house for a few weeks if you adopt him. While he may not feel comfortable wearing necklaces and chains, depending on his personality or temperament, it will at least help you both get to know each other better.
- You should keep your puppy leash and leash when training him outdoors, in a fenced area.
- You can also give him kibble or dog pellets as a treat if he likes it.
Part 3 of 14: What is the first exercise that needs to be given to a puppy?
Step 1. Teach him his name
It will be difficult for you to teach him things if he doesn't know when to see you. Every time he looks away, say his name. If he sees you (even because you're making a certain amount of noise or noise), give him a treat and a compliment. Do this exercise regularly for the first few days since your puppy is brought home, and without much time, he will be able to figure out and recognize his name.
- Names are also the first thing you will need to teach your older dog if you want to change his name. It may take longer for an adult or older dog to recognize and learn his new name, but this exercise is not that difficult as long as you are positive and supportive!
- Don't use nicknames in the first place. Use the same name every time you give an exercise to make the process simpler.
Part 4 of 14: How to teach a dog to sit?
Step 1. Take a snack and hold it just under his nose
Say "sit down" and carefully lift the snack slightly above his head. He will follow the direction of the snack and switch to a sitting position so that he can track the position of the snack more comfortably. If he manages to sit up, give him a snack. If not, take your hand away and wait for him to calm down before trying again. Continue to follow this pattern until your puppy no longer needs treats to sit down. After 1-2 weeks of training, don't give treats so your puppy only needs verbal commands.
“Sit” is the best command to give because it is a very natural position for dogs and is the basis for many other commands. However, you have a lot of freedom regarding the order of commands to teach your dog. Feel free to teach your dog the commands in whatever order you feel is more appropriate or appropriate
Part 5 of 14: How to teach a dog to lie down?
Step 1. Tell him to sit down and hold the treat in front of him
As he tries to grab a snack, slowly lower your hands to the floor. The dog will follow the treat to the floor. When he does, say "down" or "lay down." If he manages to lie down, give him a snack. If not, pick up the snack and try again. Once he understands your commands better, don't move or move the treats. After that, stop using treats while training him and simply use verbal commands to tell him to lie down.
Part 6 of 14: How to teach a dog to stay still?
Step 1. Tell the dog to lie down and give the command
You can say “stop”, “silence”, or whatever command you want. Wait a few seconds. If he stays still, give him a treat. Repeat this process over and over and extend the duration between the command and the reward. As you complete the exercise, tell him to stay still and move away from him or place the treats on the floor, some distance away from you. If your dog stays quiet, give him a treat!
- Keep training and developing the duration and distance between the dog and the reward. The longer he is able to remain silent, the more responsive his attitude will be to future orders.
- When giving him a snack, use a command that signals that he is allowed to wake up. You could say "wake up" or "come on," for example.
Part 7 of 14: How to order a dog to come?
Step 1. Teach the command “here” by calling him and telling him to “come over” and show a hand gesture
If he is able to come to you, give him a treat. After that, leave the treats on the floor and walk away. After he finishes his snack on the floor, say "here" and return the gesture. Repeat this exercise over and over again so he can remember and understand it. You can even experiment with moving to another room after leaving your snacks on the floor to make practice fun and engaging.
Once you've taught these basic commandments, you can start teaching them to follow you
Part 8 of 14: How to train a puppy to poop in its place?
Step 1. Take your puppy outdoors on a proper schedule and bring treats
Take your puppy outdoors at regular intervals. As a general rule, puppies usually poop in the morning, right before bed, and 1-2 hours after drinking and eating, as well as after strenuous exercise and play. Try to stick to a regular schedule to get your puppy used to going to the same place at the same time, and don't forget to bring treats for him. Every time he manages to pee outside, give him a treat!
- Puppies can hold their urine for one hour for each month from birth, and this duration gradually increases with age. Therefore, a two-month-old puppy can hold urine for two hours, a four-month-old puppy for four hours, and so on.
- If you can't take him outside during the day because you have to work at the office, consider hiring a dog sitter or asking a neighbor to help your dog poop during the day.
- If your pup is urinating frequently in the middle of the night, try cutting back on his water intake two hours before bedtime.
- If your dog manages to defecate in the same place every day, keep him there!
- The same process applies if you have an adult dog who has never had potty training.
Step 2. Give him a reward every time he manages to pee outside
When he goes to the bathroom outdoors, reward him with cuddles, hugs, and verbal compliments. It might seem silly to celebrate a small street party just because your dog pooped outside, but actually celebrating like this is a great way to encourage your dog to poop outside in the future!
- If your dog is actively looking forward to an outdoor schedule, he will learn to hold his pee when he needs to be brought into the house or room.
- It can take months to properly train a puppy to poop in its proper place so you will need to provide consistent training and be patient!
- You should still have a small “party” or celebration for your adult dog being trained. He has to do the right thing, but he won't be able to figure out what he should do if you don't celebrate his success!
Step 3. Don't yell or get angry if he makes a mistake
Your first response may not be a positive one when your dog goes to the bathroom in the house. Immediately remind yourself that he's not pooping in the house to annoy or annoy you. He needs to urinate and doesn't understand the reason why he is forbidden to urinate in the house, or he can't hold his urine anymore and he has to urinate. Take a deep breath and clean the dirt or urine. Don't yell at or punish him.
- Bringing his nose to his poop will only make him scared and anxious. He won't understand why you did it so there's no point in punishing you like that.
- If you catch him urinating indoors in the future, pick him up and take him outside as soon as possible, or make noise and direct him outside. If he manages to pee outside the house, give him a snack, saying "Good!" or the like, and clean up any remaining dirt or urine in the house.
- This also applies if you have an older or adult dog. Don't yell at him or yell at him if you want him to develop positive behavior.
Part 9 of 14: What is the command to tell the dog to calm down?
Step 1. The “quiet” command is useful for breaking the habit of excessive barking
If your puppy rarely barks, you don't need this command. However, this command is useful if you have a noisy dog. To teach the "calm down" command, put your dog on a leash and leash and visit places that trigger his barking a lot. Wait for him to stop barking for at least 10 seconds and point the treat to his nose. Say "calm down" and give him a treat. Do this repeatedly so that he understands what the "quiet" command means.
As you train, hold the treat a greater distance away. After that, hide the treat and rely on verbal commands before giving him a treat
Part 10 of 14: Where can training for puppies be given?
Step 1. Start the exercise in a calm and stress-free environment, and change the training environment periodically
Start training at home when your dog is in a good mood. Do the exercise for a few weeks, then start practicing on a patio or backyard that has more distractions. After that, try training your dog near other dogs, a park, or some other more crowded place. In this way, his overall attention span can be developed and the efficacy of the command can be increased while still being taught.
If you're only doing the exercise at home, your dog may just want to pay attention to you at home. By giving practice in different places, the commandments taught become universal
Part 11 of 14: What is a clicker exercise?
Step 1. Clicker exercise is a method of delivering praise directly through the help of a clicker (a device that produces a clicking sound)
To start the exercise, sound the tool after your dog has done the command and give him a treat a second later. The dog will associate the clicking sound with the treat, and in the end you won't have to give the treat at all. You can apply clicker training principles to any command, and this exercise alone is effective at teaching dogs quickly.
Part 12 of 14: What is socialization and why is it important?
Step 1. Socialization requires you to expose your puppy to the outside world so he can adjust
This process is important for future training because your puppy may have phobias or fears if he is not exposed to other dogs and people when he is young. When you raise a puppy, take him to a friend's house, spend time with him in the park, and introduce him to other dogs (as long as they are docile or friendly). The more exposure he gets to the outside world, the less likely he is to develop behavior problems in the future.
Part 13 of 14: Should a puppy's cries or whimpers at night be ignored?
Step 1. Yes, just let him cry or whine so he learns to deal with situations on his own at night
If he starts whining and you come to his aid right away, he'll learn to whine to get your attention. This pattern actually has a negative impact that encourages him to whine more often in the future. It's not easy hearing your dog go through a difficult or unpleasant situation, but eventually he will calm down and the crying or whining will stop.
It's important that you don't come to help right away, especially when you've just brought him home. A dog with separation anxiety exhibits serious symptoms so if he can learn to deal with situations on his own, there's a good chance he won't have separation anxiety
Section 14 of 14: Do I need to hire a trainer or include a puppy in a certain class?
Step 1. Neither is required, but exercise classes and personal trainers can help if you're having trouble
If you need help or are looking for direction on how to train your dog, take a training class or hire a trainer. Search the internet for information or ask your local pet store for information on training classes held in your city. Plus, you can also find a trainer who can come to your house in person if you want!
If your dog specifically needs help with how to behave towards other dogs, group classes may be the best option
Tips
- As a general rule of thumb, it's best to ignore the negative behavior and turn your back on your pet dog to stop chewing on furniture or biting your hand.
- When training a new dog, it's a good idea to carry a bag of treats with you wherever you go. You never know when you need to reward a positive behavior, and there are plenty of opportunities to train it on a walk, at the dog park, or at a friend's house!
- If the dog doesn't listen to your command, don't repeat the command. Wait a moment, regain his attention, and try giving the command again. If you say “sit, sit, sit” over and over and your dog sits down after, he will assume that your command is “sit, sit, sit”, not “sit”.
