Anyone that has recently purchased a puppy may be asking what should I start training my dog with? This is a question that many people have asked upon getting their dog home for the first time. It is important to understand that it is never too late to begin training your pet. Dogs are willing and able to learn if you provide them with an incentive. Treats can provide your dog with the rewarding experience that they will remember when learning a new trick or command. What you want to do is say the command and then give the reward once your dog has performed the command as directed. The key to this method is allowing the dog to associate the positive reinforcement with his behavior. Gradually, you would be able to reduce the amount of treats given in order to keep the behavior in place.
When training your dog with this method, you want to have plenty of dog biscuits on hand. Additionally, you may want to invest in some bones as an extra special treat. These bones are also helpful in reducing tartar that can cause bad breath and oral problems in pets. In addition to these items, you should have a training aid such as pee pads. These pads are placed on the floor in order to provide your dog with a place to go to the bathroom. When you notice your dog needs to go, pick him or her up and place on the pad. This would indicate to the dog that they are expected to use the bathroom on the pee pad from now on. You want to stick with this training in order to give your pet the tools needed to live a long, healthy and happy life in your home.