It seems that every week there’s a new and amazing dog training method being taught. It’s sometimes mind boggling to know where to begin. Over the years I have discovered what I believe are the Secrets to Dog Training, find out more about these in this brief article.

You might be surprised to learn that the underlying features of almost all dog training methods are the same. One thing that they all have in common is the effective use of positive reinforcement.

Secret number 1:

The 1st secret I want you to know is this: Puppies learn faster than mature dogs. SO – teach your dog while its young if possible. If your dog is no longer a puppy don’t despair. Consistency and persistence will still get you good results.

Secret Number 2:

Be compassionate and caring to your dog while maintaining a firm and fair training regime. Play with your dog often to build up trust and respect. Building a bond with your dog can result in mega improvement in the speed at which your dog learns.

Secret Number 3:

Don’t wait for a problem to arise. Teach your dog from a young age what is good behaviour so that you never need to correct bad behaviour! This is a great way to avoid unneeded behaviour problems.

The secrets to dog training are almost always the same. Every dog training guide I’ve ever read has held the same common core values. Give your dog a chance to learn, don’t expect immediate results, be persistent, and be consistent. That’s the best way to train a dog.