Train Your Dog to be a Good Family Member
Dogs love to please. Puppies need to begin their training as soon as possible. It is easier to learn a behavior than to unlearn.
When you start training enviorment is important. A place where there is little to no distractions can be key. Chaos during a training session can cause the dog to get overly excited and not listen.
A person should be chosen for their ability to bound with the dog. If you want more than one person training the dog. Introduce each person slowly. Who ever is going to work with the dog must use the training methods as the other people that are training.
A strong and firm voice should be used during training. Show of affection can go a long way to gaining trust and cooperation. Screaming can show a lack of control. It not only causes a fear response but may be detremental to all the work done.
Looking at a dog as an individual will help during training. Some dogs learn quickly while others take time. Using love and patients will be rewarded by a well trained dog.
When working with a dog consider the breed. You may have some breeds that want to play a lot. Others like the german shepard are very easy to train. Find there strong points and develop them.
Using the correct training method is paramont. There are many methods out there. Each trainer has methods they use more than others. One method is using treats. The way you can decide what method is best for your dog is to try them and see which works best.
Do not try to work on many different behaviors. Focus one one at a time and you will be more sucessful.
Keep in mind the information I have given you. This information can help in encouraging your dog to listen and behave. Do not forget the most important part of the training. The part where you love and enjoy your dog.
