| Many people believe that when a dog moves past | | | | him a treat. |
| the stage of being a puppy that it is a little to late to | | | | *Just One Word Commands |
| train him. Stay away from these types of people | | | | Use commands with one word when training pups or |
| because they just do not know what they are | | | | dogs of any age. Your pet will understand things |
| talking about. Even though training a puppy might be | | | | much easier with words like; Stay, Come,Down or Sit |
| somewhat easier, training an older dog is certainly in | | | | than he will, “Stay right here” or “I said |
| your future. | | | | come here” |
| Start Training Today | | | | *The First Time |
| In most instances you will have a little knowledge | | | | Try to use your basic commands only one time |
| about the dog going into the training process. In the | | | | during training, and once they understand the |
| instance that you have gotten your pet from a | | | | command expect them to do it the first time every |
| shelter or he just showed up at the house, you will | | | | time. Begging is one thing that you should not do. |
| not know much about his background. Therefore, if | | | | One important note. Let’s say you call your dog, |
| you know very little of your dogs past you will need | | | | he chooses not to come,"Do Not" repeat the |
| to approach the training with a kind spirit. | | | | command, just walk over and get him,if he chooses |
| Below you will find a few tips to help with your older | | | | to come to you, give him some treats and pets. The |
| dog and a few of these tips will prove useful in | | | | problem with using a command more than once is |
| training a pup. | | | | that when you say it 3 or 4 times, the first |
| *The Re-learning Process | | | | command does not mean anything in their mind and |
| Be aware, your new older pet is sure to have | | | | they have plenty of time to keep doing what they |
| acquired a few unwanted behavior issues during his | | | | are doing. |
| journey in life. Besides having to learn the right way | | | | *Good Behavior Means Rewards |
| to handle things, your dog is going to have to | | | | Here is one thing to be conscious of, rewarding your |
| un-learn quite a few others. Just remember, up to | | | | dog with treats and praise for a job well done will |
| this stage in his life, he does not know right from | | | | take you where you want to go much faster than |
| wrong. | | | | punishing him for the unacceptable behavior. |
| Here Is Some More Training Advice | | | | So, should you dog sit when you tell him to or |
| Be ready to catch him right as he starts to do the | | | | behaves the way you like, love on him for a little bit |
| wrong thing. | | | | and maybe give him a little treat. |
| *The Proper Voice | | | | Positive reinforcement is one of the best tools that |
| A tool with a lot of impact will be a nice firm voice as | | | | you can use to train an older dog or puppy. |
| you begin the teaching process, not yelling, just a | | | | Do not let the thought even enter your mind that |
| firm tone. In order for your dog to fully believe that | | | | you will not be able to teach your dog anything. If |
| you are in control of the situation always avoid | | | | you use the proper training methods, the older dog |
| sounding upset or angry. Any time he does | | | | that you are living with now will be behaving the right |
| something good, smother him with praise and give | | | | way before you know it. |