It seems that every week there’s a new and amazing dog training method being taught. It’s sometimes mind boggling to know where to begin. Over the years I have discovered what I believe are the Secrets to Dog Training, find out more about these in this brief article.

You might be surprised to learn that the underlying features of almost all dog training methods are the same. One thing that they all have in common is the effective use of positive reinforcement.

Secret number 1:

Start training your dog when it’s young! Puppies learn much faster than older dogs so make the most of this if you can. This is not to say that older dogs won’t learn new tricks, simply that they may need more time a perseverance to learn something new than a puppy. So, where possible – start the training while your puppy is young.

Secret Number 2:

When training your dog, be firm but fair. Try to get to a level where you can understand your dog. To do this you will need to be compassionate and loving towards your dog. Treat your dog with respect, have fun with it, and it will reward you 1000 times over.

Secret Number 3:

Prevention is better than correction. Where possible teach your dog to behave in the way you want it to. This sounds obvious but far to often this simple training method is forgotten. Many times, via teaching prevention, correction of bad behaviors can be avoided altogether.

The secrets to dog training are almost always the same. Every dog training guide I’ve ever read has held the same common core values. Give your dog a chance to learn, don’t expect immediate results, be persistent, and be consistent. That’s the best way to train a dog.

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