How to house train a dog

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Training your dog should be fun, awesome, and enlightening for both you and your dog. Dog ownership does take times, brain power (not muscle power), and money, but the benefits are enormous in terms of the relationship you will have with your chosen “best friend.” Here are some dog training tips that would make your dog training a successful one.

1. Establish specific words and commands to give the dog when training him. Use only these commands when you work with the dog. Changing your words or varying commands will confuse him, making it harder for him to understand what you want him to do.

2. Positive reinforcement establishes “good” behaviors faster, and creates a love of learning and a great relationship. Positive reinforcement doesn’t create confusion and stress or any bad behaviors (unless you reinforce “bad” behaviors.

3. Determine what you want to teach your dog. Once you know what you want to teach, get some treats or toys. When ever your dog does something you like quickly reward your dog. Timing is crucial when your training. If your timing is off training will take a little longer. With a little bit of effort and practice you can teach your dog to do just about anything.

4. To get the behaviors you want and need from your dog, you must build a relationship first. In fact 99 percent of all dog training is building your relationship and learning to read your dog. The other 1 percent is the actual obedience and manners stuff.

5. There are four magic words to use instead of “No” - “Come”, “Sit”, “Stay” and “Give” Once your dog has learned what these behaviors mean, use them instead.