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5. Realistic expectations
Behavioral change takes time. You need to be realistic on how long it will take for your dog to change behaviors that make you unhappy. Normally, behaviors which are considered as normal’ dog behaviors such as jumping, digging and barking will take the most time. You also have to take it consideration the duration it took the dog to rehearse the behavior.
For example, if you did not mind when your dog jumped up on people as his way of saying hi for the past several years and you decide you no longer want him to do that anymore, change of this behavior will take a much longer duration to undo than if you had addressed it when he was a puppy or when you first got him. Keep in mind that despite the fact that some behaviors will take longer to change, it is never too late to change a dog’s behavior.
4. Never underestimate the advantages of using high quality food
Always feed your dog a high quality diet that has the recommended protein amounts. For example, a dog that herds sheep all day will need more protein than a dog that spends most of his days lounging indoors. The money you spend when you feed your dog high quality, recommended foods is the money you would have spent on veterinary bills if you did not do so. Checking with your veterinarian for the right diet for your dog is the way to go.
3. You will get what you reinforce
There is a strong likelihood that a dog will exhibit a behavior you don’t like only if it was reinforced before. A good example can be when your dog brings you an item, say a toy, and barks in a bid to entice you to throw it. When you throw the item, your dog will learn that barking gets you to do what he wants. When you say no’ and he barks again, throwing the toy then will teach him that persistence pays off. Within a very short time, you will have a dog that barks a lot when he wants something done. The solution is very simple as you can ask him to do something (like sit’) before you throw his toy or just ignore his barking.
2. Bribery versus reward
Bribery in dog training can be defined as the act of using treats to train a dog. In essence, dogs do what works best for them. If using treats gets your dog to do what you want, then why not. The world around you can also be used as reinforcement. Take note that a learning opportunity is present in every interaction you have with your dog. So when you come to think about it, food or a treat is not used often except in the course of active training sessions. So how comes your dog continues to hang out? It is because you reinforce him with walks, games, touch and praise. Just remember the treat should not produce the behavior; the behavior should produce the treat.
1. Freedom
A new dog should be given the chance to earn freedom throughout your home. A common error that new dog owners make is giving a new dog too much freedom too soon. Such a move can easily result with accidents relating to destructive chewing and housetraining. So, if necessary, use baby gates to section off parts of the house and close off doors to unoccupied rooms. One of the best ways to reduce incidents is keeping your dog tethered when in the house by using a doggie safe area or crate when you are not in a position to supervise him actively.
Combining all these tips, or some of them, will ensure you are successful in training your dog. Not only will you be able to teach the dog obedience, but you will also be able to train him to obey your commands. Basically, with such tips, you will successfully make your dog obey.
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