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You need to decide what kind of house you want to live in and what doggy rules are the most important ones. Dog obedience training is important for every dog owner who wants to own, live and enjoy the company of a well behaved dog. It will a bond that brings your communication and relationship to a new level.

A good time to begin training your dog is when he is about 8 to 10 weeks old. This is the period where they learn best and is a vital time for influencing your dog’s future behavior. Dogs sometimes start to display annoying behaviors such as chewing, barking and potty when and where they like, the worse case would be to display aggressive behavior towards the owners. Without training, the bad behavior will become habit.

Here are some simple dog training principles that never change.

1. Fun and Reward - Your dog does not understand why he should listen to your commands in the first place. Therefore, in order for your dog to act and behave to what you want, the training session must be fun and rewarding for him.

Your dog will soon learn to do as he is commanded whenever he gets rewards or praises.

2. Consistency - It is important to have consistency in the course of training. Always use the same “command”. Using different commands will only confuse the dog.

The minute you set the house rules for your dog, like keeping the bed or bed room out of bounds, stick to them constantly. If the dog learns that he can get away with breaking these rules now and then, your previous efforts will go down the drain.

The same will do the trick for a dog who is not allowed on furniture. Remember not to yell or severely push or pull your dog for sitting in a comfortable place. They will be much more willing to respect your wishes if you don’t. As always, the key is in repetition. It won’t take too long before they realize it’s not worth the effort.

Praise your dog whenever he is doing something right. Offering your dog a small treat as a reward will work like magic for most dogs. Training your dog is not a difficult task: once you get the hang of it.

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