A well behaved dog is a pride and joy to the owner. A dog which lacks basic training is indeed a matter of embarrassment and can be a real pain to the surrounding people. Even though the owner may think an untrained dog can be cute, let me warn you many times it can be a danger to itself and the people concerned. For example, a dog that does not heed to the command of the owner can run loose to an approaching car or motorbike and cause an accident to itself and to the occupants of the vehicle.

The most crucial part of training is to start of early because it is easy to train a dog in early stages when it is not exposed to much of established habits and inappropriate behaviors. Before we start let us all remind each other that we are not exactly the dog whisperers.

Dog training books can help the owners to smooth the relationship with their pets. Such training books cover variety of topics from tips on hose braking to appropriate dog foods for varied breeds. Regardless of which ever canine breed you possess, most of you will be struggling with issues like aggressive behavior, house training, establishing who is the alpha (dominant person in the home) and setting boundaries. Here it is important to understand the size and breed of your dog has nothing to do with basic dog training.

Dog your dog is not always an easy task simply because of the fact that it is hard to earn the respect of your dog. It may sound quite absurd, but in many situations it can be the sole reason for unacceptable behavior. It will take much more than reading dog training books systematically.

Following are few basic dog training tips or advices:

• Always be patient and positive with your animal- always remember the fact that dogs are great attention seekers who loves to be praised and appreciated now and then. Use verbal as well small treats in the initial stages of training, when your doggie behaves perfectly the way you taught them to do so.

• Be firm and friendly with your pets- Use a friendly tone when you teach them to heel or come. However use a much stern and firmer voice to make them sit. The animal should understand that you mean business

• Engage in shorter session of dog training- Keep your sessions for fifteen minutes or so and end it with a positive gesture. Do not force your doggie to undergo prolonged sessions as this may make them restless with the entire sessions. Also remember to spend some extra time playing with your pet after the dog training. This helps to strengthen the bond between the master and the pet.

• Avoid distractions- do not train your dogs in busy parks or crowded outdoors. Also keep your other pets away while engaged in dog training.

• Finally remember dog training can be real fun. It is the perfect time to understand your dog’s behavior and let them know you care for the animal. This can be a rewarding sessions for many out there.

Known for their spirited character and complete devotion towards their human companions, Chihuahuas make an exceptionally good companion dogs for elderly owners and apartment dwellers. However, these tiny tyrants would rampage your household if they aren’t trained properly. Although small in size, these Chihuahuas have big attitude and can learn most of the tricks that a big dog is capable of. So, you must be really patient while training a Chihuahua. A trained Chihuahua can be the pride of your family so do try to cultivate in it better manners by providing it some obedience lessons from the day it bonds with you and your family.

A dog must be encouraged often when it is learning a new trick. Giving rewards is the usual practice of any dog trainer. But rewarding a Chihuahua puppy might be a bit challenging. As a tiny sized dog, Chihuahua puppies have, no doubt, also got a very less desire for food. A few treats will make it full-stomached, making it lazy and unenthusiastic for any more training. And what’s more? It will also destroy its diet, causing nutritional deficiencies. So, luckily we are glad to say that we have an easy solution up in our sleeve for this nasty little problem. What you have got to do is to dip a wooden spoon in cream cheese or peanut butter and reward your Chihuahua with just a single lick of that spoon during training. In this way, you can give regular rewards to your Chihuahua for about 15 minutes during training sessions. Training a Chihuahua puppy is not that hard if you know the proper way to train it.

Now when you have mastered the way in rewarding your Chihuahua, let’s start teaching them some good behaviors. Always use a unique word like “Okay!” or “Good!” as the bridge signal the moment your puppy obeys your command and shows the right behavior. Then give it a reward quickly for the best effect. However, it’s the bridge signal that is much effective than giving rewards or praise for the correct behavior during training session. A scientific study also says so.

No doubt, touching the target is the first good manners for a small dog. So, hold your intention out and be patient until your puppy makes a move towards it. Use your bridge signal the moment your Chihuahua puppy makes a move towards the target and then offer it a reward. Go on continuing this process until your puppy finally learns to figure out the target or if it begins to show apathy towards that activity. It may take a good deal of time before your Chihuahua puppy finally realizes that you want it to get the target to earn the treat. Once your puppy masters this behavior, then it can also learn the other behaviors easily. For example, you can teach your puppy other funny tricks such as jumping a small blockage to reach towards the target.

Do make sure that your training periods are short and fun. This will make your puppy always eager for the next training session. And to be frank, the attitude of your dog depends upon the manner in which you have trained it. So, take good care of it. A well-behaved Chihuahua who knows some cute tricks like “Say Your Prayers” or “Wave Bye-Bye” will be beloved by everyone and the pride of its master. Anyway, training a Chihuahua puppy is not that difficult or boring as some people think. On the contrary, Chihuahua puppies are intelligent and learn quickly if they are provided with proper training.

The relationship between the owner and the pet is usually very good. A dog is often considered a part of a family for even 20 years if it is well-cared and does not have any serious health problems. However, if you want a good relationship, you need to train your dog properly. This article will help you do that.

Dogs love to please their owners so plenty of positive reinforcement is essential when you are training them. What you want to teach them depends on what you plan to do with them. Some people want a family pet that they can love. This type of dog will need to be trained to stay off furniture, where to use the bathroom, and not to bark constantly. You may have to deal with issues such as chewing as well.

A person may want to train a dog to be a watchful eye on their home or business. This type of dog is trained to protect the area from strangers even though they are friendly to their owners. Watch dogs can be very mean though so you should never approach one in an attempt to be friendly. They are trained to display aggressive behaviors but most people will post a sign for you to know about the situation.

There are breeds of dogs trained for shows and others for hunting. A show dog needs to be able to perform the various tricks, be lead around, and not go chasing after other dogs. The behavior of a show dog is just as important as the look of it when it comes to the judging. Hunting with a dog wont be enjoyable if they aren’t well trained in what to look for and how to assist you.

There are books and websites to help you with dog training. You need to be very consistent in order for them to benefit from it. In the long run everyone is going to get more pleasure from the dog. You certainly don’t want a 60 pound dog trying to drag you along when you attempt to take it out for a walk. Train them early to listen to you and to walk along side you on a leash.