Training your dog will make life easier for you, and your beloved pet as well. This article will give you many tips that you can use when learning how to train your family dog. Have fun when doing this with your dog, and in time you will see wonderful results.

To relieve puppy separation anxiety in your dog, give him plenty of exercise. A tired dog is a happy dog. Slip in and out of the house without making a big deal out of it. Sometimes saying goodbye to your pet increases his anxiety. If you notice that your pet has associated something like picking up keys with leaving, then start doing the action several times a day to quell negative feelings.

Although many pet owners are against crate training there is quite a bit of merit in doing it. Many dogs like to have a place they can consider their own and they will never lose track of that place. This will help them with puppy separation anxiety and surprisingly with potty training.

If your dog suffers from puppy separation anxiety, an easy way to train them out of it is to avoid giving them attention immediately before and after you leave. It may seem mean to the dog if you don't say goodbye before you leave, but those long goodbye cuddles just give the dog a chance to get worked up.

If you have a dog with puppy separation anxiety, you can train him out of this anxiety by varying your routine. If you act like you're leaving the house, but then don't or store your jacket in the car instead of the closet, you can break the cycle of actions that get the dog hyped up with anxiety to begin with.

If your dog suffers from puppy separation anxiety every time you leave, try getting an additional dog. Sometimes, having someone else to play with while you are away, is all that is needed to keep your furry friend happy until you return.

As you can see, dog training can be easy when you know what to do. Make sure to follow these tips consistently throughout your dog's life to make sure you have a happy, friendly, obedient addition to your family. Enjoy your new best friend and have a great time training him!