Dog obedience training can be difficult if not impossible if you do not know what you are doing. However if done properly both you and your dog will be much happier. Your dog wants to please you but needs to have a firm understanding of the rules to do so. I am going to give you a few tips for training your dog but if you are really struggling or have a new puppy and do not know what to do I strongly suggest you purchase a Dog Obedience Training Program. There are some very good ones on the internet for under $40. That is less than the cost for one lost pair of shoes.

Dog Obedience Training Tip # 1 - If your dog is not properly socialized you will have a difficult time with your obedience training. They will not be accustomed to the distractions caused by other people and children and will not focus on the training.

Dog Obedience Training Tip # 2 - Positive reinforcement results in an increase in the frequency and intensity of a behavior. Negative reinforcement results in a decrease in the frequency and intensity of a behavior. ( Positive reinforcement is anything that the dog perceives as a good result. Negative reinforcement is any result that doesn't please him, including no result at all. ) In other words reward them when they are good and with hold attention when they are not.

Dog Obedience Training Tip # 3 - No matter which training method you use, leash, clicker or reward, you have to be consistent. Your dog is somewhat like a child and will test the rules you have set forth for him. It may be only once per month at first but if you don't react each and every time he will try some more. At this point you will have more difficulty getting your dog to behave.

I believe that anyone considering getting a dog for the first time or who is having behavior issues with their current pet do not try to wing it. Failures are very difficult to correct. Invest $40 in a training course, follow it, and you and your dog will be much happier.