How Can I Train My Dog?

Have you chosen a name for your dog?

Do you have enough time to train your dog?

Are you mentally ready to train your dog?

Are you aware of the right training equipment?

Have you trained dogs before?

While choosing a name for your dog, make sure that it is something easy for your dog to understand, so it can respond when you call out its name. Dogs understand that you're calling it based on the vibrations, so names such as "buddy" are easy for your dog to feel the vibration and respond well. Regardless of the name you choose, keep it short, and simple enough for your dog to understand.

Before you start training your dog, set some aside from your schedule because it will entail time and effort. Ideally, you should start with about five minutes a day and spread it across many sessions throughout the day, so your dog is able to understand the training you're giving to it. That said, the training should not last for more than 15 minutes, especially in the case of puppies, as they have a short attention span.

Before you train your dog, you have to be mentally ready for it. You have to understand that it will take time for your dog to understand and follow your instructions, so you have to be patient and forgiving till your dog has mastered all that you're trying to tell it. This requires mental patience and preparedness on your end.

There are many pieces of equipment available today to train your dogs. As a first step, become familiar with these different pieces of equipment, so you can decide which of these you should use for training your dog. If you're unsure, talk to your dog's vet and see if he/she can help you with the right training technique and equipment.

If you have the experience training dogs before, this should be a breeze for you. Just remember, each dog is different, so you may have to be a little more patient if your dog is a slow learner.

Do your research, talk to experts, and decide on an action plan before you start training.