By Wayne Booth | Submitted On December 02, 2013
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Expert Author Wayne Booth
People set out with the best intentions in the world when it comes to training their dogs. They see dog trainers on TV or they read about dog training on the Internet and it looks so easy. So, what goes wrong? What are the most common dog training mistakes?
Some of the things that happen to sabotage your efforts to …show more content…
Well-socialized dogs are easier to train. Try to get your dog out where he can meet other people and dogs. Your dog needs to know how to interact normally with others. Make sure that you are not accidentally rewarding bad behavior. You don't want to try to soothe a puppy when he's fearful. Nothing will help convince him faster that there actually is something to be afraid of. Don't pet dogs when they do something bad, no matter how cute it is. You don't want to pet a dog that jumps on you, for example. Teach your dog good manners with other dogs and with people.
When you're training at home, many problems are caused by poor timing. Your timing can be off when it comes to giving praise, rewards or corrections. It's always best to do things as soon as your dog does something so he can make the connection. Even clicking a clicker at the wrong time can give your dog the wrong information. Even though training should be fun you should try to stay focused. Make sure that you're clicking and treating, or praising for what you intend. Consistency and timing are very important or your dog may be