Pet Training Overview
When beginning to train your pet, you first need to remember that it is going to take a lot of patience and consistency. To be successful, make sure that you are always very calm and in control. Pet training can be enjoyable for both you and your pet.
Praising your pet for good behavior is important, but too much can also be harmful. Reward good behavior with a phrase like ‘good boy’ or give a small treat. If you praise too much at one time, or for too long or cuddle with your pet too much for reward, he may forget why he is being rewarded. Simply state your good phrase or give your treat and go on. Your pet will soon realize the reward is for his good behavior.
Pet training should always be positive and not involve punishment. If a pet is punished for an action done, let’s say put in the crate for an accident or chained in the yard for running away, he will not remember what action he is being punished for. It is better to give treats for good behavior and just simply do not reward for bad behavior. Your pet will learn quickly what to do for that reward.
Two ways to let your pet know you are not happy with their behavior is by firmly stating ‘No’ or simply ignoring him. Your pet will recognize and understand the change in the tone of your voice when saying no. If your pet is barking and will not stop, ignore him. He will soon stop barking and walk away.
If you can be patient and in control of training your pet, you will be successful. Remember not to punish but to train your pet to do the things you want him to do.