As much as we love our dogs, if they’ve badly behaved it can sometimes be frustrating. It's never too late to train them in the basics, whether we've had them from a puppy or welcomed them into our homes at a later point in their lives.

We've put together an easy-to-follow guide to train your dog out of bad behavior, with inexpensive aids that will help you recondition them into a gentler, less destructive family member.

So, what can trigger the issue?

Here are the ways that you can use to treat your Dog.

Using a dog clicker

Simply press the button if your dog is doing something bad or is about to do something that can get their attention and stop them in their tracks.

Give them a little treat until they quit what they were doing because they know there's a reward for doing as they're being told.

Get a muzzle if you need one

Choose a well-fitted and comfortable muzzle with an easy-to-use strap which means you won't be struggling to put it on and take it off.

Most muzzles will encourage you to continue to offer your dog treatments as a reward, great when you're out and about to continue your training with them.

Use a dog whistle

A whistle will attract your dog's attention without scaring them, at a pace that doesn't hurt their ears. It's tiny and lightweight, ideal for slipping into your pocket and using it at a moment's notice if you think your dog is starting to play with your rules a little loose.

To be consistent is the secret to successful whistle-training. Have a set of blows for each order, such as a long whistle for return and two short whistles for sitting and staying.

Toilet training

That’ll be the same if your dog is a puppy or an elderly dog, concentrating on repeated behavior and offering rewards. Start each hour by getting your dog outside, waiting with them to see if they need to go.

When they are relieving themselves, motivate them, and give them a reward to balance good behavior with doing their business outside.

Most dog behavior issues are overcome with patience and a bit of time, but if you think your dog is overly violent or poorly behaved, it's a good idea to ask a vet for their opinion.