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If you have a dog, it is very advisable to give them proper training. This training can start at a very young age. This kind of method is called puppy training. It starts when your dog is just a month and half. Did you know that it is not too late to start dog training? Even if your dog is a bit older, he or she has the ability to learn new tricks. There are ways by which your dog can undergo training. One is by enrolling him or her in a dog obedience school. However, if you have the time then you can train your dog by yourself. It is important if you can read about this issue.

A very important tip that you need to know is using positive reinforcement. It is very good to reward your dogs with praises and treats. If he or she responded correctly then it is wise to give him or her reward. These can definitely reinforcing good behavior. Remember to be friendly when handling your dog. It is best if you are firm. Use a tone that is moderate. Be patient with your dog. Never hit him or her because of the fact that your dog may become afraid of you. Remember to enjoy.

Dogs are man’s best friend. But taking care of a dog is not as easy as what others think. You have to feed them food that you know will do well for them. But housebreaking a dog would be the hardest part in having a dog as a pet. Housebreaking a dog begins as soon as you bring the dog home with you. Puppies usually “eliminate” six to seven times a day. Usually you should take the puppy out every after meal. because he would surely eliminate after that. Dogs usually move in circles when they are about to “relieve” or about to urinate. There are a lot of methods on how to housebreak your dogs. Crate training would be one of the most common methods to teach housebreak a dog. Every after meal you should play with him for a bit before you put him on a crate. Another method mostly used by paper lovers would be the paper training. Paper training is putting layers of papers away from the pups feeding area. Every other meal you place your dog on the sheets of paper and let him “eliminate”. After eliminating remove the top sheet of the paper and leave the bottom layers. Dogs like to relieve themselves in an area where they smell urine and feces. Sooner or later, they will get used to it. A behaved dog would develop good manners with proper training.