How to use pet toys in your dog training with a new puppy
Most owners
think of pet toys as something purely for fun and playtime with their
puppies and dogs. But they can also be used during dog training,
as a form of reward for good behavior. The key is to work with a
new puppy so that he becomes very attached to one or two pet toys.
This toy then becomes highly prized by the animal, which you can use to
your advantage while dog training him.
Using favorite pet toys during dog training sessions
The first step
is to get your new puppy excited about the pet toys you wish to use for
dog training later on. You can do this by acting happy and
enthusiastic when you give him the toy. But you must do this every
time. In addition, while playing with your pup, be sure to
interact with him using those toys you wish to have him become attached
to. Again, do this every single time.
Once your puppy
clearly prefers the pet toys you chose, you're ready to incorporate them
into his dog training sessions. Whenever your animal does what you
want as you train him, alternate his rewards between a healthy treat and
the toy. Mix it up a bit, and be sure to heap lots of praise and
affection on him to reinforce the good behavior.
When the pet
toys you've been using for dog training inevitably wear out or break,
it's not essential that you get others just like them. You can,
but remember that what your puppy is really associating those good
feelings with is your approval, not the plaything.
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