Pets are terrific in all sorts of ways. Most pet owners love there pets as family. We will discuss a way to bring you and your pet closer even while training. Remember your pet is extremely loyal to you and your family.

The number one rule you must know as an owner is, the rules and commands have to be consistent. Most pet owners don’t understand why their pets start off obedient and soon after become non responsive.

Whatever route you decide to take in training your pet, do it yourself or hire a trainer, you must be consistent. Once the pet has a clear understanding of what the rules are they will happily follow them.

Anytime you train a pet, you must train yourself first. Don’t change commands along with your particular moods. Each and every command should be given in a constant tone. It’s not fair to your dog to say “stay boy” one minute and then the next “STAY HERE YOU IDIOT!!!”.

This sort of action only confuses the animal, and then we tend to think they are being disobedient. The truth is that as much as your dog loves you, you are starting to confuse and irritate them.

Even with the many many conversations we have with our pets, they really don’t know what we are talking about. They only know tones and sounds, which is why our commands have to be consistent. Please do not stop talking your pet though. The animal always knows when we are being loving and compassionate to them by the sound of our voice.

Be sure that when you are deciding to be serious about having a well trained pet that it all starts with you. If you get into the habit of saying “sit sit sit” don’t expect your pet to sit on that first one, you are training them that if you do not say it three times, you really don’t mean it.

The main objective of this article was to get you to understand consistency is key! However you decide to go about training, stick with it and you and your pet will be happy as ever!

For more information on caring for you dog check out T. Clark’s website about Pet GPS and Pet Training. Complimentary information and dog training courses are also available.

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