| It is important to start training a dog between six | | | | firmer voice. |
| and eight weeks of age. If your dog is older and | | | | When your dog has an accident in the house it is |
| has yet to be trained do not worry because it is | | | | important to not rub your dog's nose into the |
| "never too late to teach a dog a new trick." | | | | accident. Also, when your dog has an accident do |
| Many dog owners are curious as to the best way | | | | not hit his or her nose with a newspaper. |
| to go about dog training. There are several dog | | | | When training a dog it is important to not punish |
| training tips that dog owners should be aware of. | | | | the dog. Punishing a dog during training will only |
| A very important dog training tip is that the | | | | cause the dog to be afraid of you. One of the |
| owner must use positive reinforcement. | | | | most valuable tips to follow when training a dog is |
| When training a dog it is good to reward the dog | | | | to use consistent training techniques. |
| with both praise and dog treats. The dog should | | | | Dogs are wonderful companions and usually very |
| be awarded a treat each time the dog performs | | | | easy to train. When your dog follows a command |
| a command correctly. This will reinforce positive | | | | give the dog lots of praise and a dog treat. This is |
| behavior. | | | | the easiest and most effective way to train a |
| Another dog training tip is to give firm but friendly | | | | dog. Remember to enjoy the time you spend |
| commands. Give commands such as come and | | | | with your dog as this time forms a bond that is |
| heel in a friendly voice. For commands such as | | | | unbreakable. |
| down, stay and sit you will want to use a lower | | | | |