Introducing a dog into your family can be a very exciting time. The little (or big) ball of fluff will immediately brighten up the place and also start causing what will be initially described as adorable havoc. However, this chaos can become pretty wearing very quickly, and you will most likely want to get the training underway before any behaviors become established.

This piece will discuss how you can get started with the basic trainings for your dog so they can learn how to behave well from day one.

Choose a Training Aid

When training your dog, you want them to associate a sound or command with an action.  This could be anything from using your voice with a positive reward, using a clicker, or a whistle.

You will also want to make sure you have some special training treats on hand that are given when they have done a good job to reinforce the behavior.

You do not need much to start training your dog in the way of accessories, you just need to be consistent. That is the key.

Build up Bonding and Trust

Building up bonding and trust between you and your pet is an important elementof training. If they do not trust you then they are far less likely to want to do anything you say. This is another great benefit of training your dog, as the two do go hand in hand.
You need to make sure that your dog is healthy and happy as often as possible too, as if your dog is not feeling their best, you might experience them being reluctant to engage. If this is the case, make sure to take them to a trusted vet such as ortinganimalhospital.com to have a check-up, which will make sure everything is alright.

Keep it Fun!

Training needs to be fun and engaging to work. You need to make sure you and your training are the most important thing that they can be doing at any moment to make sure they are not distracted by anything else.
You can invent your own games, or begin with sticking to basic commands like giving them phrases such as sit, lie down, and stay. Fetch is also another fun game that teaches them to retrieve and return items.

Take Them to Classes

If you are not a professional dog trainer, you might find that you face some difficulties when trying to get your dog to do what you want them to do. If this is the case, it is recommended that you take your dog to professional training classes. Not only will this help for socializing your dog with others (both dogs and humans) but you will also have expertise on hand and be able to learn professional tips and tricks to help carry you through your ‘at home’ training experience.

Being patient with your pup is key to training them and making sure you are consistent will help your dog form these connections for life.