Adopting a puppy is a big responsibility. One of the biggest challenges of having a young dog is training him or her to act appropriately. You have to commit a significant amount of time to training your new pet so he or she knows how to act in various situations. Here are three tips that can streamline the training process so it is less stressful for both you and your new pet.

Hire a Professional

If you don’t have a lot of experience with puppies, you may not know how to start the training process. There are many tools and training programs available to help you, but you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices you have. You may decide to enroll your puppy in obedience school but you could also hire a professional trainer to work with you and your puppy on an individual basis. A personal dog trainer will develop a strong bond with both you and your puppy and identify training strategies that will be beneficial.  This customized approach to training is beneficial for many people with puppies since every dog has its own personality.

Use the Right Tools

There are dozens of ways to approach training a puppy but it is essential that you use the right tools. Some people choose rewards-based training in which they ignore bad behavior and praise good behavior with treats and affection. If this is the route you choose, make sure to invest in plenty of treats s you can reward your dog every time he or she reacts appropriately. Other people prefer consequence-based training. For example, if your dog barks a lot and you are trying to train him or her to be quiet, you may want to invest in an ultrasonic training device. This tool delivers a small shock to your dog every time he or she barks excessively. The shock isn’t strong enough to hurt your pet but will hopefully deter him or her from barking.

Technology is always developing and a relatively new thing to hit the market are halo collars. One of the great things that you can do with this is look into setting up an invisible fence with the halo app, encouraging your dog not to go further than these parameters while you are out. It helps to keep them safe, and it’s an easy solution for you!

Give Yourself Time

Training your puppy properly takes time. You can’t expect to have a fully trained puppy within a few weeks. While some dogs master basic commands easily, others have trouble understanding what is being asked of them. Some dogs can be housebroken within a matter of days, while others continue to have accidents for several months. It is important to refrain from giving yourself a time table. Understand that every dog is different and what worked for a former pet may not work for your current one. Make sure you have plenty of time to devote to training so you can avoid stressing yourself out.

Training a puppy is hard work but with the right amount of hard work and dedication, you can teach your new puppy how to act appropriately in any situation. Use these three tips to make the training process easier so you don’t overload yourself with unnecessary stress that slows it down. If you take the time to use these tips, you will be rewarded with a happy, well-mannered puppy that fits perfectly into your family.