THE BASICS

Dogs are truly mans best friend. When you get your first dog, training them to behave properly can be quite a task. You gotta have plenty of time and patience and it really helps if you have a program to help you with this difficult task. Puppies are very hyper and often do things that you would not approve of. I can remember times that my dog has done things that made me go crazy, but remember that you cannot verbally or physically abuse the dog, because it will cause the animal to become afraid of you, and that is not your task. You are to be stern with your puppy but not abusive.

COMMANDS

There are a few basic commands that everyone should know when trying to train their puppy. It is important that you teach your dog these commands, so that your dog will respond to your voice. When teaching your puppy these commands a great way to get them to learn them is to use treats. Dogs are animals that with practice can learn almost any behavior you want them to. There are 4 basic commands that every dog owner should know and teach to their pet.

• Sit

• Stay

• Lay Down

• Close

You want your puppy to know these basic commands, to make both of your lives much less stressful. If the dog knows what you expect from them in the beginning of your relationship, then you will not have to deal with unnecessary behavior problems later.

WHAT TO DO

The best thing for any new dog owner, is to enroll you and your puppy into a training course. You will learn how to train your dog effectively, and what not to do when training your dog. It used to be that in order to train your dog you would have to go to a school or veterinarian around your home, Well Guess What? Those days are over! Now you can train your dog from the comfort of your own home and these programs do work effectively. Some of the best programs available online are found on the internet and there are many reviews out there to help you choose one.

As a dog owner and lover for over 20 years, I know how important it is to train your dog as soon as you can. The longer you wait the more chance you risk of allowing your dog to develop bad habits. So I suggest you make the decision today to start training your dog right away to avoid a possible catastrophe.