Training your dog or puppy can be a very rewarding experience or your worst nightmare depending on the breed of the dog and your experience. Most of my friends’ dog choices (at least the ones I know best) were impulsive and random. I know plenty of guys who bought that cute little puppy for their girls with no idea how to train them. I was guilty of not knowing how to educate my dog ​​when I bought my first puppy. I learned a lot then and now, even though I know better, I still choose the same difficulty to train the breed, the Daschund. Daschunds are notoriously difficult to train and very stubborn. Knowing how to educate your dog is very important; Before you even buy, make sure you know the basics. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Training your dog – Tip #1

Consistency is the key. I see a lot of people, especially couples, fall into this trap. For every action, there must be a consistent and immediate reaction. Your pup will look to you for guidance on acceptable behavior. For example, if you feed your puppy from his bowl and your partner insists on giving him table scraps, you will confuse him. If you pick up the pup and put him on the couch when your partner strongly objects, you will confuse the pup. If you live alone, this process is a bit easier. If you don’t want your dog to jump on the furniture, don’t let him on the furniture anywhere. IT’S NOT OK to put them on your bed to watch TV and admonish them when they jump on the living room couch. Think about the behaviors that you will find acceptable in the long run and stick with them.

Training your dog – Tip #2

Patience, patience, patience! Training your dog will test your patience, no doubt. You must be patient with your dog or puppy because they will have accidents. Lots of patience will pay off big in the future. If you’re not patient and give up his training, you’ll both pay for it. The inevitable result will be a rude dog and, at best, a strained relationship. Keep this in mind before you have your puppy. Rug lovers, you have been warned!

Training your dog – Tip #3

Shower your pup with praise and love when he does something right. Dogs love to please their human companions. When your dog does something you want him to do, praise him right away! Also, a tasty treat would also be nice, especially when training a puppy. If you do use treats, forget about them over time, as you don’t want a dog chasing you for treats every time he urinates.

Well, here are some tips to train your dog or puppy. Obviously we are only scratching the surface, but the most important points I would like to make are these; learn how to train your pup before you bring him home and learn which breeds are the most trainable.