Tips for Teaching Your Dog New Tricks
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Keep Training Sessions Short
Dogs, especially puppies have a pretty short attention span. If you try to make them sit through a training session that is hours long, both you and your pup are going to walk away frustrated. Try 10-15 minute training sessions a day, and you'll be surprised at how quickly your furry friend comes along.
Take it Slow
Just as you need to keep training sessions short, you can't expect too much too soon either. Your dog is not going to be jumping through hoops their first day, even a simple sit command may be too much to hope for on the first try. Just be patient and stay consistant with one command at a time until it has been mastered.
Never Yell
Do not ever yell or hit your dog while trying to train them. This only sends a negative message about your training session and may even make your pups behaviors regress even further. Plenty of sweet words and gentle praise or encouragement are all you need to see positive results.
Have Plenty of Treats on Hand
Consistancy, patience and a few great treats are all you really need to help train your dog and teach them new tricks. Have any pet training tips of your own? Feel free to share them in the comments below.
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Great tips! We are thinking about getting a puppy but have never trained a dog before.
ReplyDeleteWhat great tips! I am gonna try them with our dog, Ruger! Sounds like a great way to teach him a few more things!!
ReplyDeleteThe treats would probably help a lot :) Positive reinforcement is so effective.
ReplyDeleteOur dog loves Beggin Strips and we've used them before in training.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips, especially for first time dog owners! We also got our kids involved as the did a lot of the treat giving, walks, etc.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. Doggie treats are a great way to get your dog to do as you please. I have found that makes a world of a difference.
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These are great tips! I remember training my dog as a pup- she is VERY spirited, so it was a challenge! She still has her quirks but I love her!
ReplyDeleteIF we can only get a dog we'd all love it. I know my moms dog loves these treats
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. It has been a long time since I owned a dog.
ReplyDeleteYes, most dogs want to please you, so positive reinforcement is best. I did have one very self motivated dog... she did what she wanted, then gave the most pitiful hound dawg eyes, that would always get her forgiven.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. I need to do these for our dogs!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, treats are a MUST! We were also told to keep the session short and focus on positive reinforcements - really helped in training our dog.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great tips. My dogs could learn some new tricks.
ReplyDeleteWe have a puppy we've been training... a good treat and patience is key. :)
ReplyDeleteMy dog loves beggin strips! I need to teach him something new.
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