Are you guilty of any of those dog training don’ts?

-don’t nag your dog by repeating commands when he’s tired, as it teaches him to ignore you.
-don’t use your dog’s name and then expect him to read your mind. Communicate.
-don’t expect your dog to know what “NO” means automatically.
-don’t yell and scream at your dog. He’s not deaf.
-don’t confuse your dog with mixed signals.
-don’t try to suppress behaviors that need an outlet.
-don’t let your dog stagnate.
-don’t lock your dog up or punish him because you haven’t trained him how to behave.
-don’t isolate your dog for long periods of time.
-don’t get to serious in your training.
-don’t expect your dog to obey if you are not parent/leader.
-don’t reward undesirable actions.
-don’t make him neurotic by neglecting him or hitting him.
-don’t blame the dog.

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Here are five questions you can ask your breeder before buying a new puppy:

1. Where did these puppies come from? Ask to see the documents. An AKC or United Kennel Club paper guarantees nothing about the dog, but will tell you that the kennel has not lost its registration privileges.
2. Can I get a copy of the breeder’s certification of health, including x-rays of hips for dysplasia and inspection of eyes for disease?
3. What are the health risks common to this breed?
4. What is the breed’s temperament?
5. How much exercise will this dog need? How much grooming? Is he by nature a barker?

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DO’S
-important to ALWAYS be kind to your dog EVERY time he comes to you.
-get into the habit of using one command.
-if they don’t respond, keep reinforcing that one command.
-use your dogs name to get his attention and then tell him what to do-trust me they do the difference.
-use a normal tone of voice when giving commands- a dogs hearing is very acute.
-be consistent in your actions in your actions, much like a child, he will get confused from mixed signals and commands.
-provide an outlet for your dogs energies. Like walking him every morning and evening.
-keep your dog mentally stimulated, by training him everyday.
-socialize your dog with other people and other dogs. They need friends too.
-become your dogs parent. Lead him. Guide him.
-make learning fun. Give your dog rewards and treats when they do something right.
-spend plenty of time with your dog.

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