Puppy training guide and tips from dog training experts
Puppy training guide and tips from dog training experts
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Puppy Training - Tips Reducing Bad Habits
A puppy can be prone to whining, barking and, in particular, chewing its way around the house as it explores the world around it and wants to learn what tastes nice and what does not.
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by training your puppy in the right way from the outset, you can take
positive action to train away the whining, barking and chewing to a
large extent.Bear in mind that every puppy is different and will lean right and wrong at different rates. Patience is the key with the time and effort you put in also helping to build that unbreakable bond between puppy and owner.
The barking and whining is entirely normal. It's how dogs communicate. However if the barking and whining becomes regular and prolonged it can quickly become an issue and difficult to do anything about. So start to build in to your puppy training routine steps aimed to cut down on unnecessary barking and whining.
The whining could be a sign that your puppy wants to toilet. Learn to recognise the signs and take puppy to their toilet spot.
It could be that puppy is hungry, thirsty or otherwise distressed. Again - learn to read the signs and act accordingly. Puppy should always have access to fresh, clean water and be fed regularly. If distressed, look for indications of illness and think about a trip to the vet if necessary.
It could be boredom and attention seeking. Make sure puppy has toys to play with and of course give them attention yourself.
If puppy is whining or barking just to be "naughty" then that's not what you want. I'd suggest not giving in to such behaviour and instead teaching puppy that it's not a good idea to try it on by taking them to their bed to sit and stew for a while or simply ignoring them. Yes, I know it's hard but a bit of "tough love" is necessary from time to time.
When it comes to chewing stuff up - it's going to happen. Puppies are inquisitive things and they explore with their mouths. Hmmmm, I wonder what that tastes like?" they say to themselves when eyeing up your favourite pair of shoes or favourite chair.
Unless you do something about it, that puppy will grow in to a dog which will keep chewing your stuff up because they think it's OK. It's not...
When you do find your favourite shoes destroyed, do not punish puppy. Clear up the mess and act normally. No fuss. Of course if you see puppy shaping up to take a bite out of anything, divert them on to something else before it happens.
Distract by giving them their favourite chew toy for example. And make a big fuss of them for doing the "right" thing. Teach them that when they are "good" they get a rewarded by with your affection.
Also look around your home and try to anticipate what puppy might fancy getting their teeth around and put those things out of puppy's reach.
The simple steps outlined may seem straightforward - and they are - however they are also effective in puppy training to help with reducing their tendency to whine and chew.
I hope you have found this of use should you have, or be thinking about, getting a puppy. If either do apply to you, then you may like to check out this online course on puppy training tips for beginners. Separation anxiety is something to be aware of also. Here's some useful information on dealing with dog separation anxiety which you may like to check out.
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Puppy Training Tips: Walking on the Lead and Reducing Jumping
Whilst jumping up at people may be cute, not everyone enjoys a dog leaping up all around them. Indeed, with a big, powerful dog it can be dangerous and harmful. Similarly, puppy pulling you around all over the place when out for a walk may be natural for the puppy but is the behavior to train them out of as unless you do so, that pulling will become harder and harder for you to control as the puppy grows into an adult dog.
Therefore - it is important that you train your new puppy properly from the outset on how to walk nicely on their lead and also not to jump up at people. Teach your puppy how to behave the "right" way.
A simple method to dishearten bouncing is each time they do it (hop up at you or another person) is to return their paws on to the floor, so they return in a standing position, and give them a lot of constructive commendation. The general idea being to teach the puppy that if he or she doesn't jump up then nice things happen and they get fussed instead.
The best time to do that is the point at which the young doggie is still little and simple to deal with. At the point when the doggie bounces upon you or another person, delicately place the little dog's feet back on the floor. At the point when the canine stays remaining there, make certain to commend it broadly.
Another technique is to simply ignore their attention-seeking (I know, it's difficult) until they realize it is not going to get them what they are after. Then when the puppy has calmed down - then you give them positive praise and a bit of a fuss. In a similar way to the paws back on the floor approach, you are teaching the puppy that nothing good happens until they stop jumping. When they do, they get a nice fuss as a reward.
Teaching the puppy to walk well on the lead and not pull is another essential early skill to teach them.
You will (clearly) need a decent neckline and lead. Various types of the canine may have specific needs here (greyhounds, for instance, need a particular style of neckline to help their necks). I recommend taking some exhortation from your nearby pet store with regards to the best neckline and lead to your doggie.
Likewise, for instance, on the off chance that you settle on a body outfit style undertaking, put it on to the little dog and enable them to meander around the house becoming accustomed to wearing it before wandering outside.
Then it's time to start training puppy in how to walk nicely at your side. Start small. I propose nipping out into the nursery or back yard in any case. Give young doggie somewhat slack on the lead, however no to an extreme. At the point when they begin to dismantle and need to go view, rapidly alter the course and give a delicate pull on the lead to get doggie back next to you at that point give them back that bit of slack on the lead.
Repeat every time the puppy starts to pull or want to go explore. The idea here is that you are in control and not subject to following the whim of your puppy to go anywhere they please. If you do allow the puppy to do that, you are encouraging it to happen and it will get worse.
By simple correction, you are teaching the puppy how to walk calmly at your side. A much better behaved and easier to handle the dog when you are out for "walkies".
Consistency is key with puppy training to instill the "right" behavior. A well-trained, well-behaved puppy will develop into a well-trained, well-behaved adult dog who is a credit to you as the owner and your training skills.
I hope you have found this of use should you have, or be thinking about, getting a puppy. If either does apply to you, then you may like to check out this online course on puppy training tips for beginners. Separation anxiety is something to be aware of also. Here's some useful information on dealing with dog separation anxiety which you may like to check out.
Puppy Training Tips: Stop Your Puppy From Unwanted Chewing
While chewing is a natural process for teething puppies, they need objects of their own to chew on so they do not mistake their owner's shoes, the legs of furniture, and other objects for chew toys. Heavy nylon ropes tied in a knot and squeaky toys are good for small dogs. Rawhide chews are not recommended any more because pieces can unravel and pose a choking hazard for some dogs.
During this phase of your puppy or dog's life, they should be supervised as much as possible and corrected when they chew on something other than "their" toys. Dogs, like people, need their own toys, blankets, and bedding to feel secure. Toys can be shared of course, when the dog is ready. But it is vital that you establish early on what is "theirs" and what is "yours" to avoid trouble in the future.
For the first few weeks after bringing your new dog home, he will need to become acclimated to his surroundings. Whether you choose to crate train or not, keep the puppy in a small confined area at night and when you cannot supervise him or her. You can use a small plastic baby gate to close off an area of the kitchen during the day to keep the puppy safe and out of trouble while you're gone.
Best Choices for Chew Toys:
Nylon rope toys
Soft rubber bones
Flavored chew "sticks"
Hard plastic chew "rings"
Some Do's and Don'ts
Do:
Offer your puppy a variety of chew toys and let them pick the ones they prefer.
Supervise them as much as possible in the first few weeks to train them not to chew your things. Puppies will also chew out of boredom or anxiety so try to keep them engaged whenever possible
Praise them when they play with or chew on their toys
Keep electrical cords unplugged and put away
Don't:
Choose toys that resemble kid's toys, especially if you have children in the house.
Give them any type of rawhide chews because they can choke dogs or create a blockage in the intestines.
This chewing phase should end at around eight months or so. If you have an older dog that chews just follow the same steps above. You can enlarge their play area as they gain more trust, but keep things like shoes and personal items off the floor.
If you come home to find that they have chewed up your favorite shoes, resist scolding them for their bad behavior, and offer them one of their toys instead. A stern look of displeasure followed by a firm "no" goes a long way to helping them learn what is acceptable. You may need to repeat this several times until they "get it" that this is theirs and that is not.
How quickly they learn what is acceptable to chew and what is not depends entirely upon your training and your dog's personality. Most dogs will stop inappropriate chewing with instruction and correction within a few weeks.
I hope you have found this of use should you have, or be thinking about, getting a puppy. If either do apply to you, then you may like to check out this online course on puppy training tips for beginners. Separation anxiety is something to be aware of also. Here's some useful information on dealing with dog separation anxiety which you may like to check out.
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