Puppies and dogs have no sense of correct behavior, without being trained. Dog training is an extended process that can require a great deal of patience from the trainer. Your dog training sessions must last only two to five minutes; this is about the length of your dog's attention span. If you push your dog longer than that, he will eventually stop paying attention.
Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your pet dog. Training using positive reinforcement techniques is the gentle and humane way to teach your dog the rules. You will be fostering a loving relationship with your dog instead of intimidating and scaring your dog into submission.
Positive reinforcement training requires that your dog do something for you before you provide those Rewards - e.g. Reward your pup for sitting or keeping four on the floor when greeted.
Basic training in obedience includes teaching commands like heel, sit, stay, down, come, no or leave it, drop it and don't jump up and so on.
The first and the most important command you can teach your dog is to heel i.e walk along beside you on your left side without going ahead or going behind.
Dog training is more than just party tricks, it is essential to keep your dog safe. Your little (or big) fur ball will learn to wait, sit, stay, lay down, come heel, leave it and drop it just because you said so! Dog training can be taught by an obedience instructor, or you can do the dog training yourself.
It is important to reward your dog when he or she does what you are asking him to do. Treats are an easy way for your dog to learn that good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior is ignored and doesn't result in anything nice or fun - not what your dog wants!
Rewards can be anything your dog enjoys, there are many commercially available items to choose from in grocery stores in the pet section, you just need to find one your dog loves and use it as his reward for doing as you have asked
Training is most effective if everyone who handles the dog takes part in the training to ensure consistent commands, methods, dog behavior and enforcement.
