Are you ready to start training your dog or puppy? Proper training and socialization are among your dog's basic needs. It's important to start training your dog as soon as possible to sit, stay, come, go to their crate, and go potty outside. And believe it or not, it's something you can do yourself as a beginner.

At first, dog training can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if this is your first dog. The truth is that training your dog is a very big project. If you take it step by step, you will find the task to be far less daunting. Here is some information to help get you started.

Dog Training Basics
Start a Dog Obedience Program: Learn how to set a basic foundation before you begin to train your dog. This will help establish consistent protocols you and your dog will follow, making it easier for everyone.
Use Positive Reinforcement: Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you reward the behaviors you like and ignore the behaviors you do not like. Rewards can be treats, playing with a toy, pets, or anything the dog responds to.
Make Training Fun: Why would you or your dog want to learn if neither one of you is enjoying the process? Keep training sessions short to prevent frustration, keep your tone light, and be fair to your dog. If you're both enjoying yourselves, your training sessions will be much more effective.