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Tips for Effective
Puppy Training
Having a new puppy around is fun as well as exciting.
Yet it can be
a great deal of work too. Anyone that has had this experience knows
it isn’t all fun and games. There is a great deal of learning that
needs to take place. Effective puppy training is very important. You
don’t want your best friend to grow up having habits that you don’t
like. It is better to teach your pet what you expect very early on
so that they will be obedient.
Think about that things you would like to train your puppy about.
Then set a goal of making that happen. You will want to spend your
time only puppy training in one or two areas at a time. That way
your pet can focus on the learning and not be overwhelmed by it.
Offer plenty of praise and even treats when your puppy does well.
Most of them are very eager to please and will continue to engage in
behaviors when they know you are happy with them.
Being consistent during puppy training is very important as well.
Don’t send mixed messages because that will prevent your dog from
knowing what you really want. For example if you training your puppy
to stay off the furniture then don’t allow him or her to join you on
the couch occasionally.
For many people puppy training has to do with preventing them from
tearing things up in the home. You will need to provide lots of chew
toys for your puppy so that he or she won’t be as likely to find
other things around. You may have a certain place in your home where
your dog can sleep. As you enforce the rules you have set your puppy
will start to follow them more and more.
For outdoor dogs you may wish to work on puppy training in the area
of barking. You don’t want your dog to grow up yapping endlessly at
noises, people, and other dogs around the area. Keep in mind that
some breeds of dogs are smarter and easier to train than others. You
may want to evaluate that for a particular type of dog before you
decide to get one.
You definitely want to include sitting and staying in your puppy
training. All dogs need to know these simple commands so that they
can follow what you want them to do at particular times. Teaching
them to stay can also help them with safety issues as well. There
are many fun things you can teach your puppy as well. Make sure you
focus on the basic needs first. Then you can move on into the areas
where you will be teaching them things for the fun of it.
Make sure you use the same wording for commands with your puppy all
the time. They will soon pick up on the exact meaning of them. Use a
tone that is friendly but that also gets the message across that you
mean what you are telling them. Puppy training can be a challenge
but it will ensure you develop a good relationship with your dog
instead of one you are frustrated with.
You may want to consider the DIY Dog Training Package to help you get on the right track.
You are going to need lots of patients when it comes to puppy
training. Make sure you spend some time each day working on it.
Reward your puppy for behaviors you like and ignore those that you
don’t. You should never hit your dog during the training process as
that can be confusing. It can also hinder progress as well as the
overall happiness of your puppy. |
