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Permanently Training Your Dog 
By: Stuart M.Russell
Having a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can ever have. It can also be one of the most frustrating experiences of your life. That adorable bundle of love can easily develop plenty of bad habits if you indulge him too much. All aspects of the dog's life must be carefully planned beforehand, to establish sleeping, eating and play times etc.
A well-trained dog is less worry and more joy, but getting to that point may not be so easy. It may sound like a clich to say that you and your dog must take that journey together, but it's true. Before you start, involve your family and let them familiarise with the dog.
Secondly, come to terms with the dog's role in your family. Agree on where the dog will sleep, where in the house it's not allowed, the feeding times and place, who's responsible for dog walking etc. To make sure everyone in the family is known to the dog and a bonding takes place, it's compulsory to involve everyone in training the dog.
Once all the details are worked out, stick to it and make a routine out of it all. Dogs are habitual creatures and when they know what's to be expected, they are more secure and happy.
The dog's feeding times are significant to it's proper training. While an odd treat is alright, don't encourage it. Appoint fixed times for everything. Having a fixed schedule is the best way to train a dog correctly, because the moment you deviate from the routine, none of the messes can be blamed on the dog.
Once the essentials are taken care of, you can move on to simple commands. Here, nothing works as well as bribery - be lavish with praise, and fairly generous with treats, and you will be amazed at how quickly he learns.
Remember that your dog loves being praised and petted, and when it does something right, tell it so, and encourage it, so that it will know what to do the next time.
Please remember that you cannot get a dog trained properly through fear. Praise and encouragement is what works and it can be a rewarding experience for you, as well. There is nothing quite as uplifting as a pair of doggy eyes looking at you adoringly as if convinced that you are perfect - be patient and you will see that it is worth it.
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The importance of correct dog training is paramount. If you are unable to train your dog correctly from day one then you will always have trouble. It is essential that you teach your dog discipline as soon as you can.
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