There are thousands of different dog training tips you could try.  The problem is, most of these are nothing but a sham and most dog owners end up taking their dog to a professional trainer after trying with everything they have to train the dog on their own.  It can be hard to tell which dog training tips are actually worth trying and which are useless.  These are a few of the most basic but important dog training tips that you should be working on with your dog.

Teaching a dog to sit sounds simple but it ca actually be quite challenging, especially if you’re working with an older dog.  Teaching a dog to sit is so important so they’ll know not to jump up on guests at your home and make it easier for you to calm them down when being checked at the vet.  To teach your dog to sit you want to have the dog standing and then tell them sternly to sit.  You may have to give them a light push on the behind to help them move their bottom downwards and sit on the floor.

Then you want to tell them sternly to sit, and as soon as they do you give them a treat, toy or pat on the head.  You may need to tap the dog on their behind lightly to convince them to sit but as soon as they do, you need to reward them with some form of positive reinforcement.  The dog may seem confused at first but with practice and patience you’ll teach them what  sit means and that they’re being rewarded every time they do it when they’re told.  If you’re having problems with housetraining your dog, remember that if they’re not more than six months old they aren’t able to fully control their bladders so this may be the problem.

If your dog has a problem with going to the bathroom in the house, the eworst thing that you can do is stick their nose in it or start yelling at them.  While you may think this would show the dog that they’re bad for doing that, it will actually just frighten them and they’re more likely to do it again afterwards.  It’s also best to create a schedule for the dog, as they will be able to grow accustomed to this.  You should also set up a schedule for your dog, which means serving their meals and taking them out for walks at the same times every day.

Barking is another common problem among dogs.  Barking can be helpful if it’s at night when you want your family and home protected, but if they’re doing it constantly for no reason it can just end up being downright annoying.  It’s good for dogs to bark at night when they hear noises but when they’re doing it constantly during the day and night this can be a huge bother to you and your neighbors.  These are all helpful tips that actually work and which will help you to train your dog to be well behaved and a joy to be around.