How to Completely Train Your Dog

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Learn how to set a basic foundation before you begin to train your dog. This will help establish consistent protocols you and your dog will follow, making it easier for everyone.
Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you reward the behaviors you like and ignore the behaviors you do not like. Rewards can be treats, playing with a toy, pets, or anything the dog responds to. These "rewarding" techniques can even be used to train fully putty trained dogs to ring these clever doggy doorbells to let you know when they need to go relieve themselves.
Why would you or your dog want to learn if neither one of you is enjoying the process? Keep training sessions short to prevent frustration, keep your tone light, and be fair to your dog. If you're both enjoying yourselves, your training sessions will be much more effective.
Unless you plan to keep your dog outdoors—and few pet owners do because it's not recommended—you'll need to teach your dog where to go patty. Therefore, house training (also called housebreaking or patty training) is one of the first things you need to work on with your dog. Crate training can be a very helpful part of the training process. This includes house training as well as many other areas of training
Here are the basics of training your dog or puppy to accept and even enjoy the crate. Not only will it help with housebreaking, but it will also give your dog a place of his own.
When it comes down to it, house training is not that complicated, but this doesn't mean it's easy. Consistency and diligence are key during the housebreaking process.
If your dog is still having accidents in the house, it may be more than a simple housebreaking issue. Your dog might urinate out of excitement or to express submissive behavior.
Every dog needs to learn to walk on a leash. Besides the fact that most areas have leash laws, there will be times when keeping your dog on a leash is for his own safety. Learn how to introduce your dog or puppy to the leash, then teach him how to walk properly on the leash, even beside you on a bike. Aloose leash walk teaches your dog not to pull or lunge when on the leash, making the experience more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

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