| There are some very effective home dog training | | | | make puppy understand what's accepted and what's |
| techniques anyone can learn to teach a dog to | | | | not. He'll learn quickly that you're happy when he |
| behave well and gain some discipline. When you bring | | | | goes outside and he'll begin to let you know when he |
| home a new puppy for the first time, many people | | | | wants to be let out. |
| don't begin working on home dog training techniques, | | | | As your dog gets older you can begin to increase the |
| believing the puppy will need to be a little older | | | | intensity of training to include slightly more advanced |
| before they begin. | | | | training commands. The basic command for your dog |
| Puppy training should begin from the moment puppy | | | | to sit is the easiest thing you can teach your dog. |
| first comes home. While the home dog training | | | | After all, it's a natural resting pose for them. If you |
| methods you use should be short and simple so | | | | want your dog to understand when it's time to sit, |
| puppy can get used to spending some training time | | | | hold a treat or bit of food just above your dog's |
| with you, they can also help to get your puppy used | | | | nose. As he raises his head to sniff at the food, he'll |
| to the commands you will eventually be using to instill | | | | sit. When he does, tell him the command 'Sit' and give |
| some discipline and control. | | | | him the treat and plenty of praise. After a couple of |
| The very first training technique your puppy should | | | | attempts, your dog will understand he needs to sit, |
| learn is potty training. You don't really need to use | | | | so extend the amount of time you take before |
| puppy pads or puppy crates. You simply need to | | | | giving him the treat. |
| spend a little time with puppy so he understands | | | | Teaching your dog to walk calmly at your side on a |
| what's required. For example, puppies are likely to | | | | leash is also something you can practice during your |
| want to relieve themselves after eating, after a nap | | | | home dog training sessions together. Instead of using |
| and after sleeping. After these events, take puppy | | | | the leash as a brake or a way to try and control |
| outside immediately and stay with him until he's done | | | | your dog, try using your dog's natural behavior as a |
| his business in the garden. When he does what | | | | way to correct and reinforce positive behavior. |
| comes naturally, give your dog plenty of praise and a | | | | For example, a basic home dog training leash |
| treat. | | | | technique is to walk along with your dog at your side. |
| When your puppy is inside, it's important you keep a | | | | While he's walking calmly with his nose by your knee, |
| watchful eye on what he's doing, as he may feel | | | | talk to him in a happy, high-pitched voice. This voice |
| tempted to find a nice absorbent piece of carpet or | | | | is something he'll register that means you're happy |
| a rug and relieve himself there. If you see him nosing | | | | with him. If he pulls ahead, give a short growl sound, |
| around on these kinds of absorbent surfaces, tell him | | | | like 'Ah!' and turn around to walk the other way. |
| 'No' and take him outside immediately for some quick | | | | Don't jerk the leash or try to pull your dog. Simply |
| home dog training. Place him in the garden and say | | | | walk the other way. He'll follow. When your dog is |
| 'Good dog!' | | | | walking calmly at your side again, talk happily to him, |
| Your best method is to use positive reinforcement to | | | | telling him 'Good dog!' and give plenty of praise. |