When we talk about dog training at home we think of the rewarding feeling of being able to develop an animal’s skills, but there is a lot of work and effort involved in the process too. Dog training at home begins with potty training and continues with complex tasks and commands. However, before you start dog training at home you’ll have to find some professional information on dog health and care. The very basic “sit” and “hello” are among the first tricks of dog training at home, followed by the leash walk as an essential part of the process of dog socializing.

Many pet owners choose to turn to professional videos that teach them dog training at home. There are usually two types of approaches to dog training at home and in general: the collar treatment and the reward-based program. Studies conducted in recent years have shown that dog training at home by using very positive methods is likely to create social and highly reliable animals, that not only will listen to your commands but will always been on guard when it comes to the safety of your family. Dog training at home may not have the professional background but it surely has an emotional touch.

Once you start dog training at home don’t limit to teaching the dog how to raise the paw or sit when ordered. You can take dog training at home a little further and show the animal how to play “fetch”. It begins by using one of the pet’s favorite toys, but it has to result in the animal’s ability to bring any object. No matter the purpose of dog training at home, keep in mind that reward is the magic key to get to your dog’s mind. Every time it performs an action, the dog will need encouragement to continue; therefore an affectionate moment is welcome and appreciated as much as some goodie treat.

Dog training at home takes a lot of time and energy, and many people find it a true challenge. However, time should not be a problem as long as you can turn to your animal and lavish a little attention on it. You can even practice fetch during a commercial just like any other commands learned during dog training at home. If you don’t want to have your dog on the sofa with you, you can always order it to move, and the animal would respond. This is the very practical side of dog training at home. By all means avoid bullying the dog or raising your voice, as such manifestations develop aggression or fear.

[6Miranda]

Now this sounds really dumb, but when should you start training a dog to heel, or at least to walk without the constant pulling, which my near two year old does most of the time. The other puppy is 13 weeks old, and trying to walk her
on the lead is just a joke.
I cannot afford dog classes, so please dont' anyone waste your time saying to do that, this topic is about home training.

[Kingsbridge Cav]

At 13 weeks, your pup is not too young to start learning the basics of the heal. It is not just a one part training though. first you must teach them to come when called, to sit when asked and get them to walk on the leash without pulling. I always walk my pups on the left side and it becomes second nature, but the previous commands are used to get your dog to move out, the stay on leash without pulling and then to sit when you stop moving.
It sounds like a good training book is in order for you, or sometimes you can get a video or dvd. I like "101 dog tricks" as it gives step by step instructions and uses a positive reinforcement technique. I got mine on Amazon.com for just a few dollars and have found it invaluable.

[6Miranda]

Thanks. Pup pulls like crazy, need to really stop this.