Specifically the time that it is going to take to train a dog. You cannot expect to make a trip to your local pet smart, dog pound, or where ever it is you are about to acquire your knew dog, you cannot expect them to know what to do right away, unless of course they are house trained. For instance, puppies are not house trained, they are not born knowing what to do when it comes to things like listening to human commands, and where it is okay and not okay to go to the bathroom at.
We will be getting into all of the things that you need to know to train your dog, especially the potty training part, and how using a crate can be so effective when it comes to potty training your dog. Now there are many dog training books that are out there, and believe me I have read just about all of the. Not only that I have watched nearly every episode of the Dog Whisperer, hands down one of the best dog trainers that are out there today. You have to realize thought that the way that dogs learn, no matter what it is that you are trying to teach them, will be by routine.
Think about it, when you dog, or better yet your puppy does something that you consider good, then you will want to reward him. You can reward your puppy or dog by giving them treats, they do not even necessarily have to be those dog bone treats that you get in packages either. You can use just about any kind of food, maybe a piece of cereal. You will be surprised what your puppy or dog is going to be willing to do just to get some food in there stomach, as they always seem to make room for treats.
Dog training is a process and unless you are Caesar Milan it is not something that is going to happen overnight. The more you read, the more that you learn, and the more that you take the time to try and teach your puppy, the more successful and efficient the dog training process is going to be. All I have to say is be dedicated. Do not give up on your dog, as you will come to see dog is really man’s best friend. You will never find someone and raise them in a couple years, that you will see will be the most loyal animal, or being that you have ever been around. Dogs are more loyal to their (good) owners than any animal there is, they will die for you, they will do anything to gain your attention and make sure that you are safe. So take the time to train them properly and please stay away from harsh punishments, as the dog only knows as much as the owner will train them.
