Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with your pet and help you live a happy life together. Here are 4 tips to train your pet.
Be patient, start slow
Remaining patient is the key to training your dog or cat. Your pet probably wants to do the best, but it can take time to fully understand what you're looking for. Changing behaviors can take weeks to months, depending on how rewarding that behavior has been for your pet. If you're trying to teach your pet to do something different, repeat it and increase your training time a little each day until the new behavior is achieved.
Reward with treats
There's nothing wrong with giving your pet a treat if he or she does it right, as long as you don't give too much. This is likely to generate a positive response during training. The more your pet can associate good behavior with rewards, the more likely he or she will repeat that learned behavior.
Acknowledge good behavior When training your pets to listen or respond, it's important to let them know when they're getting a command right by recognizing good behavior. Pets can learn quickly, so it's up to the owners to be quick by letting them know they've done something right. The time when your pets respond on command is when you need to show them that you recognize their good work. A clicker can be an effective way of recognizing good behavior in pets by making a clear sound to tell them, "Well done, you're getting some treats."
“Chew” wisely Dogs like to chew and can often mistake shoes or personal items as toys. To keep them away from your pillows and other household items, it's important to give them safe, smart pet toys that can also satisfy their need to chew as they mature. In addition to chew toys, you can also try giving your dogs responsible chews. Your dogs may think it's just a tasty snack, but it really helps maintain their oral health. Plus, you can get closer to them for cuddles without the dog's bad breath getting in the way.
