Patience Is A Dog Trainer’s Best Tool

A dog is very similar to a television remote that needs to be programmed to work with a TV. The remote has the capability to work properly, but it needs to be programmed to work with your television. Dogs are trainable, they just need a caring person to bring out their good traits.

When you are working on crate training with your dog or puppy small steps is what works best for them to get used to it. Once they have grown accustomed to being in the crate with the gate open, try closing the gate and feeding them small treats through the crate. Only keep the gate closed for short periods of time at first and increase time slowly. If the dog becomes overwhelmed, it means that you are moving too quickly for them.

Try to view things from your dog’s perspective. Sometimes a dog will be a slow learner, and this can be frustrating. Try putting thinking like your dog would, rather than quitting. Understanding their perspective can help you have sympathy for their position.

As the dog gets better at training, you can let it have more freedom. The balance between freedom and obedience is a rewarding one. Like most things, too much freedom can be counterproductive, so exercise caution with certain liberties.

When you are approaching an unfamiliar dog, be sure to approach slowly and offer the dog the back of your hand to sniff. Doing so builds up trust with the dog. Once a dog recognizes your particular scent, he will be unafraid and willing to obey.

Be patient when teaching your dog, it will take some time. Repetition is key in training your dog. Some estimate that your pet must hear a command as many as 50 times to learn it. Keep teaching it and be patient. The dog will learn in time.

It is absolutely possible to have a happy and well mannered dog. To train your dog, you must show him love and affection. The provided steps can help you do this and give you a lovable dog that you will be proud to have.