By Badero Adewale O.
Is your Buddy just coming in? This is usually a pup or an older dog, Well he needs an early dog training start to get him do the right thing and behave well.
Remember , sense of well being, and belonging and a mentally stimulating environment are some essentials for dogs functioning properly, and helps in bonding between you both.
Getting a professional dog trainer be quite costly But do not worry. With some of my proven tips you can get started , Whether he is a pup or an older dog , it is not to late to teach him basic commands and habits.
These tips include :
Spend Short Quality Time: Be ready to spend short sessions of about 30 minutes twice or thrice a week getting your dog understand what you require of him.. Limit each session to one or two commands . Reinforcement is essential to learn new habits.
Conducive Environment : Its fun time for both of you. Limit distractions, make it as enjoyable as possible for doggy. Watch out for fatigue on the dog's part. During sessions . You can split the session into smaller manageable bits of time.
Offer Praise: Be ready to praise your dog when he obeys during training . Dogs love positive feedback. This maybe just a simple gesture like giving dog a handshake or handling him a biscuit/ He is usually wary of strong scolding and that slap on the neck., During training stop short your dog committing a mistake during your calls and assist it . This may include nudging it to carrying out your call to stand or holding it down to sit
Be Firm and Friendly: Your Buddy recognizes and senses your tone of voice and respond well when they are friendly. Remember when you require to teach him to sit , down and stay.
Repeat Sessions: There may be need to repeat each of these sessions for a period of time 1-2 weeks or a bit longer, A smart Buddy may require shorter period to catch up with each period.
Choose an Appropriate Time: He will do well in trainings when they are happy and such trainings are properly handled. Best trainings are achieved early in the day, after a light meal. Starting early cuts the problem of getting the dog to tag along by half,
Why not start early and teach him patiently. Watch Him blossom into that adorable dog you love. He deserves the best.
Learning to home train your dog? Getting a good guide is the sure way to go about it.
Wale is a Dog enthusiast and Lover,
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