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It has been widely accepted that a well trained dog leads to a better relationship between owner and pet. A well-trained dog is a more pleasant companion and makes owning a pet more rewarding. For the sake of a good relationship between your canine and you, keep reading.

It is very easy to teach a pooch to roll over as long as you have some tasty treats on hand. The first step is to get the dog to lay down. Then, position a treat near the floor to one side of him, raise it up and move it over to the opposite side. He will probably follow the treat, rolling side to side as it moves. Each time he sways to one side, tell him to “roll over”. Keep doing this until the treat is no longer needed. It may take a while to get to this point, but you will be pleased if you stick with it. It’s an impressive trick.

Make sure a reward is always handy for whenever the dog does what you want. Giving a treat is how you show your dog that you appreciate the behavior. You need to do this because your dog must know what they can and cannot do.

As you train your dog, be certain to gain his attention the same way every time. Use his or her name when giving a command. Get their attention and then follow up with whatever you want them to do. Dogs will respond instantly when their name is called if they know they are going to be rewarded.

Let your dog get a minimum of an hour of exercise every day, and do this in addition to standard breaks outside for potty and training. Keeping a dog healthy with exercise allows for more efficient training sessions in the future. When your dog is exercised, he is also happy.

If you use a leash to train your dog, keep it loose. Dogs like to explore new places when they are out on a walk. This makes them excited and want to pull on the leash. Great dog owners don’t allow this behavior. Instead, they encourage their dogs to walk with some slack in their leash.

To enforce good behavior when training your dog, remember to praise him regularly. Talk in a positive voice, smile and offer your dog some treats when it does something right. Do not reward your dog after bad behavior, it will get confused.

If you’re traveling with dogs, remember to have everything that your pet may need in terms of sleeping as well as when it comes to using the bathroom. Paper towels, food and water bowls, and bags for waste are critical for a smooth ride. Don’t fret about slugging along the big bag of dog food as you can simply pick up more dog food at your destination.

Your dog needs to learn what ‘down’ means. It can be very useful during emergencies and also serves as a great foundation for future lessons. When something dangerous approaches, the dog will lie down and avoid the problem immediately.

Does your pet strain and pull every time you put him on a leash? This is one of the most common complaints owners have about their dogs, and it’s also incredibly easy to remedy. Go to the pet supply store where you can buy a harness for a few dollars, as harnesses reduce pulling so that walks are enjoyable.

It’s surprising for many people to know that dog training is never as time consuming, difficult, or stressful as people think. Big improvements can be made by simply adjusting both the person’s behavior and the techniques used with the animal.