| Training a dog is about to get much easier, follow | | | | and use a positive word to tell the dog he has |
| the following tips to train your dog. | | | | done something right. |
| 1. Always reward your animal for good behavior, | | | | 7. You should make sure you are using the same |
| this encourages them to repeat the behavior, so | | | | training as all others that interact with the dog, |
| also remember not to reward bad behavior, as | | | | this way there isn't any conflicting commands to |
| this will also be repeated. | | | | follow. |
| 2. Do not use food as a reward, it is a basic need | | | | 8. Try using one command at a time to start |
| to eat, drink, etc. | | | | training, such as sit, for a week, then speak the |
| 3. Only give orders to your dog if you will follow | | | | next, this gives you time with each command to |
| up on them with reward or punishment. | | | | really let it sink in. |
| 4. Punishment should not include abuse of any | | | | 9. Start young, the younger the dog the easier it |
| kind, this may only teach the dog to fear you, | | | | is to train them, you can teach old dogs new |
| not respect you. | | | | tricks, it just takes longer. |
| 5. Be sure that you use the same commands and | | | | 10. If your dog is not training well within a couple, |
| answers for every action your dog does, each | | | | or is not showing any progress at all, make sure |
| should have its own name. | | | | there is nothing wrong with him by having his |
| 6. Use no to tell the dog that something is wrong, | | | | physical done at the vets. |