A Dog Trainers Rules Of Basic Dog Training

Before you start any dog or puppy training program, think only of what you're hoping to gain, rather than what you don't want. So when you're going through your training routines, create a picture in your minds eye of the goal you're aiming for, and picture it having already happened. Never give a second thought to what it is that you don't want to happen.

Without knowing where you're going, it's unlikely you'll ever get there. That's true of most things in life, and it's true of dog house training too

Sometimes we fall into the habit of thinking mostly about what we don't want. This is particularly relevant with regards to training dogs as well. We don't want our dog to pee in the house, or to chew the sofa, or run away when we call, or start barking incessantly when we have friends come into the house.

Contemplate this for a minute. Lets imagine you're about to pick up a new puppy. Do you really want to spend the next ten, twelve, or fourteen years reprimanding your dog for things you didn't want him to do? Wouldn't it be better to guide your dog into behaviors that you want?

A perfect example is when you think, "I don't want my dog to chew the corners of my carpet," try, "My dog will chew and play with his own squeezy toys." Better than, "I don't want my dog to jump up on my guests," try instead, "My dog should greet and welcome my guests controlled and quietly."

By concentrating on what it is you want to achieve, you will have a much clearer path to successfully training your dog. I can't think of a better way to get started with training your new dog.

Let Him Know When He's Been Good

The most important aspect people have realized in house train puppy over the last few years is the shift from emphasizing correction, or penalizing mistakes, and moving towards rewarding good behavior.

Rewarding a dog is a very effective training technique especially for potty training tricks. Perhaps the most important reason is that whenever you scald you dog for making a mistake, the upshot can be pretty sad. If your dog is of a particular temperament, he may react to being punished by becoming aggressive or fearful. Some dogs, especially timid breeds, may close off completely. They simply lose their bounce and energy. Some may even appear completely broken spirited.

Many people also find that reward-based training feels better. It's a great feeling to be the bearer of rewards and praise for a well behaved pet.

But the icing on the cake is that rewards based dog behavior training works a treat. It's due to the fact that this approach to behavior training builds confidence and reassurance. As soon as she discovers that rewards come for a particular action of behavior, your dog is more likely to exhibit that behavior again in the future. With regular practice of how to apply that simple rule, you will be able to use this method for pretty much any training goal you want to achieve.