My dog’s behavior is terrible! He steals food from the counter, nips, barks at everything, and jumps on people when they enter the house.
What’s your top advice for training a dog?
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As a pawsitive trainer who has combed through mountains of dog training classes, I can tell you the most successful approach is all about positive reinforcement. Forget punishment – rewarding good behavior with yummy treats, exciting toys, or even just enthusiastic praise strengthens the connection between good choices and happy outcomes. Short, frequent training sessions are key – think five minutes a few times a day – because attention spans are short, and practicing in different environments helps your pup master commands anywhere, anytime. Remember, patience is everything – canine learning takes time, but with consistency and a positive attitude, you’ll have a happy, well-behaved dog in no time!
Establish clear rules and boundaries consistently. Everyone in the household should follow the same training methods and rules to avoid confusion for your dog.
Use positive rewards like giving it food when it does not do anything wrong
Dogs don’t generalize well, whenever you train change the time and location of training to really cement the behavior you’re teaching. It’s very common to train specific behaviors and not be able to extrapolate them to unfamiliar environments.