It’s worth knowing these three things before welcoming a new dog into your home (stock) (Image: Getty)
A dog trainer has shared the three key things he wished he knew when first looking after a new .
In a post to their account, The Yorkshire Canine Academy shared advice to those who are thinking of or recently adopted a dog, and suggested these pieces of would make all the difference in training your new furry friend.
For those who found themselves with a “new dog or puppy,” these three tips could make settling into your new life that little bit easier as the expert presenting the advice says it would have helped him to know these tricks earlier in his career.
Head trainer Jacob Morgan said: “If you’ve got a new dog or a new puppy, here’s three things that I wish I knew earlier that’s going to make your life, 10 times easier.”
Everything from understanding your dog’s energy to knowing when to call time on playing with them is featured in his post.
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Jacob’s first tip was to “burn off the beans” with your new pet as fast as you can. Expert Jacob, who has seven years of experience working with dogs, explained: “Firstly, burn off the beans early. The earlier you take the edge off your dog’s energy, the easier the day is gonna be. Start early, get a good dent in, and the rest of the day should feel easier.”
His second tip was all about managing your new pet’s excitement, which can set expectations for their day. Jacob explained: “Manage your dog’s excitement curve. If you want your dog excited about something, stop before they get bored of it.
“But if you want them calm about something, stick with it until they’re bored, then stop. For example with play, you always stop when they’re still raring to go. That way they’ll be eager for it next time. But with a place bed you want to wait until they’re bored before releasing them so calm becomes the norm.”
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Jacob’s third piece of advice was crucial for those wanting an easier time of maintaining a new dog in their lives, and it’s all about keeping them physically active.
“Walking your dog around the block on a lead, honestly, probably the worst form of exercise you can give them,” Jacob said. “Prioritising a block walk over things like play, sniffing games, or even a good mooch on a long line often leads to behavioural problems later on down the line.
“So mix it up, focus on fulfillment and obedience will become so much easier and I promise you your dog will thank you.”