Getting a new dog or puppy can be a lot of fun and excitement, but to ensure that life with your new pooch is everything you want it to be, you should incorporate dog training tips into everyday life. Not only will this training help you to bond with your pet, but it will also help you harness their energy when you need to.
Not sure where to start? We have some excellent new dog training tips to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

1. First things first: when buying a new puppy and beginning its training, it is essential to eliminate any temptation for it to behave badly in the first place. For example, if your puppy likes to chew on your slippers, then keep any slippers out of your puppy’s reach – this way, you won’t have to eradicate this behaviour out of your pet later on
2. Ensure your pooch knows its name. It is important for a pet to know when he or she is being called upon, and it doesn’t take them very long to recognise when they are being called. For a great selection of perfect pet names for dogs, click here
3. Repeat any key actions you wish to implement for your dog to follow. These can be basic instructions such as “sit” or “stay” – encourage this by consistently keeping to a certain gesture as a rule. Every time your pup successfully carries out your instruction, praise them with a treat. Dogs can be trained to respond to their owner’s body language and movements. When instructing your dog with a worded command, ensure you only say this word once, else they will expect you to say it multiple times before they understand they need to obey
4. Ensure you provide your pooch with a diet to match their needs and activity level. The diet of a fairly active dog is very different to that of a lazy dog. Have a word with your vet to determine your pup’s individual needs. It is important to remember to keep your dog active as exercise is an important part of their daily routine – and don’t forget, a dog’s needs can change with age, activity and overall health
5. For effective training, you will need to understand that no matter how cute or adorable your dog is, you will need to stand firm. However, ensure you avoid being too aggressive as this could affect your relationship with your pup. You will need to acquire a balance of both strict and forgiving in order to build a strong bond with your new best friend
6. In order to train your dog by walking on a lead, start by letting your dog get used to the lead from a young age. Take a test walk around your garden and reward your pup when he doesn’t strain and pull unnecessarily. Commands such as “come here” and “stay” tend to come in very handy at this stage. Don’t forget to buy your pup its own engraved dog tag in case it decides to go astray. You can personalise dog tags for pets with your contact information in the event that they go missing
7. Recognise that training is not an instant process – it will take time and sometimes, your dog is likely to make mistakes. It is important to remain calm and stay as patient as possible when training your dog; this way, the training sessions are much more likely to be effective
8. Give your dog somewhere they can call their own such as space tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the household. Moving into a new home can be overwhelming, so it’s important that your four-legged friend feels as safe and comfortable as possible – this should also be a place they can retreat to if they need to take a break from training
9. Bear in mind that some dogs will naturally be more obedient than others. Just like you or I, all dogs have their own unique personalities which will influence their behaviour and their reaction to training. Some dogs will naturally be more placid and obedient, whereas others may require a bit of extra care in order to learn right from wrong
10. Establish that training is focus time. This is important as over time, your dog will know that training time means that it’s time to pay attention – playtime comes later! This is also a good rule to implement if you have children, as your dog needs to be free from distractions in order for the training to be fully effective

Don’t forget, these are just a few of many ways to train your new best friend; ensure you carry out the relevant research into your specific dog’s breed and behaviours in order to determine which dog training tips are likely to be most suitable.
Remember to play around with different methods of training to find what works for you and your dog - ensuring you provide the appropriate training for your dog can make training much easier for your pet to adjust to.
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