뉴토끼 – the sound of a happy, healthy pup! Training your pet can be a joyous and rewarding experience. It takes patience, understanding and consistency to teach your pup the basics that will turn him or her into a well-mannered doggie companion. Read on to learn more about dog training and how you can have success in teaching your pet.
Understand Your Breeds Characteristics
Different breeds have different personalities which will influence their ability to learn new things. Some breeds have short attention spans while others are more naturally obedient. Understanding the characteristics of your breed can help guide you in selecting the right methods of training and setting realistic goals for your pup.
Start Simple
When starting out with a new pup, it is important to begin with simple commands like “sit” or “come”. Even if your pup cannot understand the exact words, they will pick up on the tone of voice and body language used when giving these commands. By rewarding your pup with treats or praise when they do the desired action, they will quickly learn the proper response.
Once your pup has learned some basic commands, it is important to move on to more complex tasks such as teaching him how to walk on a leash or stop jumping on guests. Again, repetition and patience are key here and positive reinforcement is essential.
Training Should be Fun
It is important to keep training sessions short and enjoyable. If your pup is getting tired and unresponsive then …