TIPS FOR TRAINING YOUR DOG

Training your dog is important for many reasons. It’s fun to do tricks and show off, but most importantly, it teaches your dog to listen to you. Here are some training tips to get you and your pet started.

• Be consistent — Make sure to use the same words, phrases, and commands every time. Get other family members involved too, so everyone is on the same page. Consistency is the key to success when it comes to training your pet.
• Be firm — Tell your dog what to do in a clear, calm, firm voice so he learns to recognize what you’re saying as a command.
• Be affectionate — Make sure to give your dog lots of love when it does something right. You want training to be a fun experience, not a scary one. Being affectionate will make training easier and more fun for you and your pup.
• Be generous — Give your dog lots of treats when it does something right. That way, your dog will know good behavior is rewarded, and it will want to do it again.
• Be patient — Remember that training a dog takes time and work. You can’t expect immediate results, so be patient with your dog during the process.