Train your dog properly, and the two of you can coexist peacefully. Give the suggestions presented here a try. They might be useful in your attempts to form a healthy bond with your dog.

Crate training a puppy must establish the fact the the crate is the new home of the puppy. All meals and water bowls should be placed within the crate. This will let them associate a positive with being in the crate.

When you correct your dog verbally, ensure your corrections are direct and short. Do not whine and complain to your pet about their bad behavior. Just say no and show them the behavior you expect. The tone of your voice should let them know you are serious about the command you are making.

Use firm control to elicit desirable behaviors from your pet. If your dog is responding to your commands and is not overly excited, give him a treat. Although you are certainly excited about your dog’s accomplishment, showcasing lots of excitement on your end can cause your dog to become too excited, which causes you to lose control. Maintain a calm atmosphere and provide an appropriate reward.

If your dog leaps on you, hold his paws and squeeze them a little so he will know this is not acceptable. The dog will not experience pain, but just a brief discomfort. After a while, they will stop jumping on people because they will associate it with the uncomfortable feeling.

When training your dog, always remember to have fun. When you play with your dog, you help make a stranger bond between the two of you. In return, he becomes more receptive to being trained. Training can be pretty fun, but make sure you get plenty of non-training play in too.

Praise is just as important as rewards when you are training your dog. Smile and get excited and make your dog know that he is doing something you like. Don’t reward any bad behavior or it will be reinforced.

Remember that all of your training will mold the personality of your dog. Finding some of your dogs undesired behaviors amusing can inadvertently reinforce them. You want to really mold your pet by working towards a desired behavior.

Consistently practice the skills your dog has learned with him. Make sure you quiz him on the stuff he knows, so he stays on his toes.

Even an old or troubled dog can be helped with a bit of training, and the tips here should start you off on the right paw. Be patient when applying this useful advice. It is our sincere hope that you will be happy with your dog and vice-versa.