Good manners for a dog in one household may not be the same for another.It is acceptable for a dog to be on the couch, but not in other houses.Consistency is the key.One thing you need to be consistent about is teaching your dog to use the bathroom outside.A crate training a dog can go a long way.You'll need to teach your dog how to be friendly with other humans.
Step 1: The house rules should be in place before the dog arrives.
When it comes to teaching dog house rules, consistency is important.It's important that everyone is on board with the rules before you have a dog.You need to be consistent if you are adopting a dog by yourself.Getting on the bed one night is acceptable the next."No dogs on the furniture" is a house rule that everyone needs to agree on.The dog will get confused.You should agree on feeding times, who is going to walk the dog, and a place to sleep.Pick the words you'll use for each command.You don't want one person to use "crate" while another uses "bed" for the same command.
Step 2: You should start at the beginning.
You don't know what a dog knows when you get it from a shelter.It's best to teach your rules right away because the rules may be different from the last house it lived in.Don't assume that the dog knows everything.The instant the dog gets in the house, start teaching toilet training.Establish the house rules with your dog.If one of your house rules is that your dog can't sit on the furniture, start teaching it to him.If your dog gets on furniture, place it on the floor and say no.You catch it on the furniture.Your new dog is going through a lot of changes and is trying to learn as much as possible at the same time.
Step 3: You will not see your dog's personality right away.
Most dogs have a hard time adjusting to a new environment.It can take several weeks for the dog's true personality to come out.It's possible that you think your new dog doesn't have bad habits, only to see them later.You might have a higher-energy dog than you thought.It may need more exercise than you thought.
Step 4: The dog should be kept in sight at first.
It's best to keep the dog away from the house rules.Try to prevent other rooms from being entered with doors or baby gates.If you can't do that, keep the dog on a leash for a little while.You need to go out occasionally.Put the dog in a small space, like a laundry room, before the crate is trained.The dog isn't as likely to use the bathroom if it's small.Take a look at everything on the dog's level, including the couch, chair legs, and tables.Chemicals, plants, and cords that the dog could chew on should be removed.You don't want broken furniture or knick knacks in the area.
Step 5: The dog needs to be trained to go outside.
The dog should be taken outside every hour to use the bathroom.When you take the dog out, say a cue phrase such as "Go potty" and praise it enthusiastically.A treat can be used to reinforce the behavior.Your dog may want to go out.Take it outside if it squats, circles, or barks at the door.Give it a treat and praise if it uses the bathroom outside.If you see your dog in the bathroom, make a loud noise and startle it into stopping.Say, " Outside!"The dog should be outside.Give it a treat if it continues to use the bathroom outside.You need to watch the dog very closely in the beginning.If your dog gets used to going to the bathroom outside, you won't need to watch it.
Step 6: Go to a spot with your dog.
Start with a mat with an anti-skid bottom.It is possible to move it around your home or even take it out with you.This trick can teach your dog to stay in one place when you need it to, such as when people come over to your house.Introduce your dog to the mat by laying it in front of it.Use a click and a treat if the dog shows interest.A clicker is a dog training tool.A clicking pen can be used for a similar effect.Next, give a treat and click if the dog gets on the mat or not.Throw a treat away to get the dog off the mat.Give the dog a treat when it comes back.This reinforcement should be repeated.You can wait until the dog lays down before giving a treat.You should start adding in your word.If you're consistent, you could use "mat" or "spot".Throw a treat at the dog to get him to leave.Say the word you chose when the dog comes back on the mat.Work on this behavior.Try to distract the dog.While the dog is on the mat you can use a toy.Reward the dog if it stays.reset the dog on the mat if it moves.You should add time before you click and treat.The word will be enough after a while.
Step 7: Put your dog in a crate.
Start with a crate large enough for your dog to stand, sit, and lay down.Your dog's crate is its home, so it needs to be comfortable inside.A crate is a calm place for your dog to go to.It's a good idea to put the crate in a busy part of the house.There is a blanket or cushion in the bottom.If the dog explores on its own, open the door.Call it over if it doesn't work out.The treats should be inside to encourage the dog to crawl.Feed your dog in the crate after he enters it a few times.If your dog won't go all the way in, put the food as far away from him as possible, and then move it to the next meal.Try closing the crate when your dog eats.Wait until the dog stops to let it out if it whines.Try to hit your dog when it's not eating.Give your dog a treat to get it inside.The crate can be associated with a word such as "crate" or "bed."Give the reward and also praise it when it goes inside.Stay close to the door.The dog should be let out in 10 minutes.Leave the room for a while.After waiting another minute or two, let the dog out.You should increase how long you leave the dog in the crate.You can leave them in the crate for a short time while you are gone.It's possible to crate your dog overnight, but you might want to start with a crate in your bedroom.
Step 8: The dog should approach you first.
The dog may take that as a threat if you try to run up on it and pet it.The dog can come up to you in its own time if you give it a chance to explore.Once it gets a feel for the land, it will say hello.
Step 9: The dog should be used to affection.
When your dog starts coming to you on its own, it's time to work on touch.Try petting the dog.Don't move over the head of the dog if it can see you coming.If you want to pet the dog's back, make sure your dog can see your hand before you do.Try crouching down or sitting on the floor to make your dog more comfortable.
Step 10: It's time to move affection to less tolerant places.
There are places on your dog's body that it doesn't like to be touched.You need to be able to touch those places to trim its nails.It's important to teach your dog how to tolerate being touched in those areas because it will help when the dog goes to the vet.Older dogs are easier to work with than puppies.Pick a word that you will associate with the activity, such as "cuddle" or "touch", when the dog is already relaxed near you.The head is where the dog likes to be petted.Pick a word and then pet the area.Give the dog a treat after you've done it.You should move closer to the area that your dog has a problem with when you try this tactic.If the dog is tense, move back to the area it is used to.To get your dog used to the idea, keep practicing it in small amounts each day.You should hold the dog's paws or touch different areas once you can.It is possible to switch out treats for good pets.
Step 11: Take your dog for a walk.
It may take some time to introduce your dog to new people.It's possible to have someone come over when you're in your home.If you want your dog to be in the same room, block off an area.Have a conversation with your friend.The person shouldn't pay much attention to the dog.The dog should investigate.The person should talk calmly to the dog if it does.If the dog seems interested, the person can pet it, as long as your friend stays gentle and follows the same rules you did when starting out.You can give your friend some treats as well.It's a good idea to only let your dog approach other people in public.Don't make people interact.You can give your dog treats to get them used to strangers.If you see people approaching, give your dog treats to keep them at a safe distance.As your dog gets used to the idea, you can still give the dog food.
Step 12: Socialize with your dog.
It's important to let your dog get used to other dogs and people.If you want to take your dog to a dog park or another dog-friendly area, you can have people over to your house.It's important that you don't force your dog to do anything, as that can backfire.Allow your dog to interact with other people and dogs at his own pace.There are warning signs of biting or aggression.If your dog is leaning towards aggression, it will try to make itself look bigger with ears up, ruffed-up fur, and the tail up.An aggressive dog can bark, growl, or lunge.A dog that is anxious will try to look smaller by crouching down, putting its tail between its legs, or licking its paws.Any combination of the two postures could indicate that your dog is upset.Try not to force your dog to do anything.If it's showing these behaviors, keep other dogs and people away.
Step 13: Work on leash manners.
The dog should stay by your side when walking on a leash.Part of the dog's daily food can be used to work on this behavior.Start small to get things going.Feed the dog parts of the food when it stays next to you on the walk.Stop moving if the dog pulls ahead.Praise the dog and give it a piece of food.
Step 14: It's a good idea to teach gentle mouthing.
When playing with humans, some dogs can bite too hard.You can train your dog to be gentle.Start by playing with your dog.Give a high-pitched yell if the dog bites hard.Let your hand go limp.That means the dog has broken the rules.Continue playing after a few minutes.Continue the process if your dog bites again.Only do it three times in 15 minutes.Stop playing after that.