Essential Steps to Start Training Your Dog
So it is very important that you pay very close attention as you train and introduce your puppy to these new experiences and let them get accustomed to them. Curiosity will run natural in them especially at their eye level. They will also learn a lot from your own behavior as well. The key is to be patient while they adapt to their new world.
Getting your puppy trained as soon as possible is detrimental. Although you "teach an old dog new tricks", it will be very difficult to change life long habits that began as a puppy. An example would be letting your puppy jump on you while playing around. As your dog grows and matures you want that to stop, but he has developed that sense that it is ok to do so. It will be very difficult and frustrating to end that behavior. But it can be done. Just don't develope habits now that you don't want him to do later. He won't understand your change in mind.
Many of the puppies behavioral characteristics will be developed during their first year in this new world. Having said that, it is very important to shape their behavior and socialization patterns in your puppy training. It may be a wise idea for your puppy to have it's own space in your bedroom at night. Petting them is a great comfort to them, especially at night.
A tip on socialization skills is to distinguish the difference between your puppies playful growl and their defensive growl. You will notice a cute growl and playfully chew on your hand and fingers. Notice a difference in growling when family or friends come by. When this happens it is your job to teach them that it is bad. The puppy needs to know that you are the one in control. Take charge by swatting the nose and saying NO! Bad! Then calmly and gently introduce them to the strangers and let them become familiar and comfortable with them.
- Biting and Chewing
Allowing the puppy to remain with their mom in the litter for the first three months is by far the best way to lay down the foundation for preventing biting. There is no better teacher for bite inhibition than the mother during this time.
Having said that, for puppies to bite and chew is completely normal. Whereas people have arms to grab onto things, dogs just have their mouths. That's why you need to know the difference between biting and 'mouthing'. If after some time in training your puppy ongoing aggressive behaviour continues, which is generally rare, you might find you don't want to keep such an aggressive puppy. This is especially important if you have kids around. Overly aggressive dogs derive from overly aggressive puppies. Just showing your puppy love and affection will not correct this problem. A common misconception is that they will just grow out of it when in actuality they may need professional help and soon. You need to be the responsible one here. It is perfectly normal for your puppy to want to bite and chew due to teething. As a responsible pet owner, it is up to you to have the right toys such as knotted ropes, nylon bones, hard puppy treats and a hard rubber ball to gnaw and chew on.
- House Training
There are many types of house training your puppy or even your dog, though it will tougher the older they get. It is very important that you have a hygienic home if you want your dog to live indoors with you and your family. You can definitely run into medically expensive health issues that will develop in time for both you and your pet if this is not done. Plus the smell alone is not pleasant for visitors. By being the master of the house or the alpha, so to speak, you need to establish routines and rules which encourage the dog to follow the leader.
- Crate Training
One form of house training is crate training. A natural instinct in dogs is displeasure in relieving themselves where they sleep. It is very important that the crate you are using is big enough for the size dog you have. It is also important to note that the crate should not be used as a form of punishment or jail. They need to have room to move and play comfortably and comfortable to sleep in. It is not good practice to confine your puppy to the crate if you are around, unless it's sleep time. If you need to use the crate for other than sleeping, it should not be done for more than a couple of hours. This is because young puppies of a few months or so can't hold themselves much longer than that. That would be the best time to teach your dog to do it's business in a predetermined area.
When you take your puppy outside to relieve themselves, it is best to always go through the same door and possibly the same time. An example would be, first thing in the morning and just before bed. This establishes a routine as they get older and don't need the crate anymore.
You need to start the training in your puppy between 9 to 12 weeks old.
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Article source: Essential Steps to Start Training Your Dog
Scott Reilly studies and writes about dog training. You can learn more by visiting http://reisco.bezoogle.com/pp/dog-training
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