Phone: 860-231-0494
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Google+Follow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on Angie's List
Client Login

West Hartford Pet Sitters

  • Home
  • About
    • In the News
    • The Team
    • Pet Sitter of the Month – coming soon
    • Core Values
  • Cities We Service
  • Services
    • Our Process
    • Pet Care Rates
  • FAQ
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Employment
  • Contact
    • Customer Satisfaction Survey

How do I train my dog?

The best way to learn to train a dog is to learn what NOT to do.   Here are 5 “What Not To Do’s”

1. Yell at Them
▪ Dogs are not mind readers and when you say “NO!” without proper correction, they will learn to ignore you.
▪ Your dog needs to be taught specific commands in order to behave the way you want. For instance, if you don’t want your pet on the furniture then teach them a command cue like “off.” The command cue is a simple word that won’t confuse the dog.
▪ Talking to your dog will confuse them as well. Spending 20 minutes a day working on short, simple commands will yield optimal results.

nonono
2. Calling Your Dog’s Name Only When They Have Misbehaved
▪ Calling your dog should always be a positive experience. How else do you expect them to want to approach you when called?
▪ If pets get loose or otherwise put themselves in danger, they will not come when called if they associate their name with negative experiences.

3. Neglect Potty Training
▪ No matter what the dog’s size, it should always be potty trained.
▪ Being lax about training doesn’t help. Repetition is key for it “click” inside your pet’s mind where the potty is located.
▪ Pee pads are not a substitute to real potty training.

4. Not Teaching Boundaries or Rules
▪ If you don’t believe in structure or discipline, don’t expect your dog to either.
▪ Letting your dog have the run of the house, free feeding, allowing them to jump on strangers and a general lack of leadership will lead to disruptive behavior.
▪ Put your pet to work. They like structure, plus a tired dog usually makes well-behaved one.

5. Use Physical Punishment
▪ Imagine you are faced with your biggest fear and being taught something. Would you be able to concentrate while facing your fear? Most likely not.
▪ Patience, time management, rewards (toys, treats, etc.) and love are the only things that dogs need to be successful in training.

Follow Us!

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Google+Follow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on YouTube

Sign up for our newsletter

Recent Posts

  • What is the cost for a pet sitter or dog walker in West Hartford? March 28, 2017
  • Benefits of Dog Walking February 22, 2017
  • What are the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs? June 18, 2016
  • What services doesn’t West Hartford Pet Sitters provide? June 16, 2016
  • Back to School for the Whole Family, Pets Included August 19, 2015

Blog Archives

Additional questions?  Call 860-231-0494 / email whpetsitters@yahoo.com.

WHPS Blog Archives

Search Website

Recent Blog Posts

  • What is the cost for a pet sitter or dog walker in West Hartford?
  • Benefits of Dog Walking
  • What are the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs?
  • What services doesn’t West Hartford Pet Sitters provide?
  • Back to School for the Whole Family, Pets Included

Signup for Our Newsletter

West Hartford Pet Sitters, LLC | whpetsitters@yahoo.com | 860-231-0494
Copyright © 2018 West Hartford Pet Sitters, LLC
Premium Pet Sitter. All Rights Reserved. | Google+
Website by DeLime Website Services

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Site Map