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5 Puppy Training Essentials

by Abhinav G. Movie Enthusiast
Dogs need to be trained. While some breeds are easier to train, it is important to start early and teach your dog good behavior. This will prevent them from developing bad habits later in life.

Training requires a great deal of dedication from pet parents, especially when it comes to puppy training in Perth. It requires structure, routine, and a lot of time to try to teach your dog a new command.

Here's what you need to train your dog without the assistance of a professional trainer!

Five Things You Need to Know about Puppy Training
We'd like you to know that consistency is key to a successful training program.

We recommend that you create a daily routine in which you spend 10-20 minutes practicing commands.

It is better to have short and frequent sessions than to do long training sessions. This is because dogs lose their patience or ability to concentrate on one task, especially if they are performing repetitive tasks. Daily training for your dog is best done in 10 minute increments in the morning and in 10 minute increments in the evening.

Reward pouches and rewards
When it comes to training, your dog's favorite treats can be essential as they will ensure that he is motivated to learn the commands. Even if your pet is a picky eater, they will still love one particular snack.

We suggest that you use smaller treats rather than larger ones. You should not feed your dog a big meal the day before as this may make him less likely to want to receive a reward.

If you plan to practice your commands in the park, you will need to have a bag that zips to store the snacks.

Clickers
Clickers are a great way to reinforce positive behavior in dogs. Some clickers are even found on leashes for dogs these days. This small gadget is a great way to teach your dog, as you can use it all day.

Keep in mind that a clicker must be used in conjunction with a command like'sit,' 'behave,' or any other broad command where your dog is asked to stop the activity in which they are currently involved. This is useful for situations where your dog may be in danger.

Leash and harness
A collar can be hard on the throat of puppies. A front-clip harness will also help to deter your dog from pulling, and make it easier for you.

Leads should be long, strong and of high quality so you can control your dog, but not too much that they could get into trouble.

Toys
Some dogs prefer to play than eat all day. A play ball or toy filled with your dog’s favorite pate or canned foods can be an excellent reward.

You can continue training outside with a toy. For example, you could practice your commands outdoors for 5 minutes and then play catch using a ball or a stick.

You can expect to have a relaxing evening with your dog.

A portable mat
On a mat some dogs will learn commands such as staying, sitting or any other command. You can take the mat anywhere to practice.

The mat should be lightweight and affordable so that you can easily carry it. It's important that your dog is comfortable on the mat, as they will be standing and sitting on it repeatedly.

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Novel Food Rewards
Some dogs will respond well if you change their treats from time to time. Even puppies get bored, even if they love food more.

You can alternate between dog treats that you use to train your dog, but only choose those you know he loves. You can reward your dog with a small amount of human food, but only if they seem to enjoy it. For example, you could choose a pureed chicken and gravy.

Barriers
It's true that not everyone likes to keep their dog in a cage, but you need to set some boundaries for him to behave at home.

Pet gates, playpens, and barriers can all be useful for containing your dog to manage their chewing behavior or house-train them.

Dog training book
If you don't want to hire a dog trainer, then reading more about the basics is a good way to learn some of these techniques.

It is best if the book comes with simple instructions, and that it was written by someone who has extensive experience with training dogs.


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