Training a Dog To Have Good Manners

A well-trained dog that knows its place in the family is every dog owner’s goal but can be a difficult achievement. A number of dogs will jump on anybody who is near while others show hostility towards other animals or strangers. Albeit those inclinations might be appropriate sometimes, most people would like their dogs to be pleasant with every person they come in contact with.
 
Do we need to train our dogs? I think it is and most dog owners would think so too. Of course, a well-behaved dog is the ultimate situation, but many owners just don’t have the time to train or the money to hire someone else. Some people don’t want the hassle of the training process, whether they do it themselves or through someone else. The outcome is a dog that may scare others, including family members because it is disobedient. It’s always a good idea to train your dog, keeping safety for itself and others at the forefront.
 
Inexpensive dog training equipment you purchase yourself can make training your dog a little easier.  
 
Lunging ahead on its leash is one way a dog signals that he is in charge and you need to obey it. These kinds of dogs will do anything they want while out walking: chase birds, chase other dogs or cats, and will basically pay little attention to their owner. Owners of these types of dogs get pulled and dragged while the dog wanders in any direction it pleases. 
 
Today you can find walking harnesses, which will help because they are uncomfortable when a dog pulls on them. Without choking the dog, the harness puts pressure on the dog’s armpits when it pulls on its lead. The minute the dog quits pulling, the pressure ceases. The upside is that a dog will want to stay very close to its owner. The dog-walking experience immediately becomes more pleasant and the best part is these leashes require very little skill from the owner. 
 
When your dog is showing good behavior, a little extra attention is the best reward. But when a dog is behaving badly, what can be done? 
 
It is nearly impossible to communicate with your dog while it is misbehaving, which is the most difficult part of changing bad behavior. When a dog is misbehaving, most people say “No!” which works up to a point. 
 
Sending a clear message to dogs is easy to do with one fantastic training device. All you need is a collection of Dog Training Discs. 
 
Each time the dog misbehaves, fling the disc to the ground and say “No!” As the discs bang around together, they will startle your dog no matter what and when that sound is combined with the word "No!", it sends a powerful message to your dog. The dog will soon correlate the discs and the command “No!” In fact, your dog will soon respond to the command of “No!” as it would when it hears the discs hit the ground. 

Using a dog kennel to train your new puppy is a great idea. Dog kennels offer your puppy a place where they can feel secure. Purchase portable dog kennels for your home here.

Your dog’s behavior can improve immensely with these two tools and you won’t spend much in the process. See what you can do to set aside time to train your dog. A dog-training course or even a book may be a great resource for you.