Monday, January 21, 2013

Dog Training Puppy Pointers To Help You In Your Puppy Training Efforts

Dog Training Puppy
English: This is my puppy Messi (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

You may fall in love with your cute little puppies. If you're already a puppy owner or you may soon become one, good for you. Training has to begin early and be completed often. A well-trained animal will understand what is expected whether you are home or not. Keep reading for great tips to help you and your puppy have an excellent relationship.

Puppies have their own personalities and you need to find the ideal training method for your puppy. A loving puppy will more than likely respond well to positive reinforcement. On the other hand, an aggressive puppy may respond well to negative reinforcement that shows him your alpha position. If one strategy isn't going well, switch it up.



You must be willing to invest the time required for practice if you want your training to be successful. You might have to repeat the same exercise up to fifty times before your puppy remembers it. Continue repeating the same command with patience, and eventually your puppy will learn it.

If you are crate training your puppy, you need to show them that this is where they will sleep. You should put their food in the cage and leave the door open if it is time for them to eat. This will give your puppy a positive association with the crate.

Give your puppy lots of love. When your puppy does something right, it's crucial that you provide them with positive attention. When he obeys a command or behaves well, be generous with attention and praise. This will make your puppy happy which will result in easier training.

Use primary reinforcement when training your puppy. Primary reinforcement is a positive reinforcement training strategy that relies heavily on things your puppy already enjoys. Primary reinforcement could be treats or giving your puppy a belly rub. Then your puppy can learn the way to get what he wants.

If puppy agility classes are the ultimate goal of your training, then you should choose a breed that is suited for it. Most puppies can do the sport, but competitions call for certain breeds most of the time.

Don't automatically assume that your puppy will not bite you due to the fact that you are human and you are therefore the leader. A puppy that is not trained may see you as part of the pack and believe he is the one in charge. Therefore, it's important that you showcase alpha behavior so that your puppy will be aware that they aren't the leader. You are. Staying on the same page with your puppy and calming their emotions is optimal while training.

One of the first commands you should teach your puppy is "down". This command will be useful if you need to keep your puppy from jumping on someone. The down command can have a puppy drop down at any given second, which is great for safety reasons.

In order to train a puppy to a leash, you must first place a collar around its neck during play. Having the puppy comfortable in wearing its collar is crucial and it will be able to give the puppy its identification in case it takes it off.

Depending on your puppy, you may need to change your training regimen. If your puppy doesn't respond well to treats, you may have to try a different reward. A puppy who performs better for praise is easier to manage in most situations.

Good puppy grooming habits can assist you in training your puppy. Attention to your puppys grooming needs, whether it's a weekly thing, as some breeds require or less frequently, gives you time to build a good relationship with your puppy. Grooming keeps your pet clean and happy, and it reduces its risk in acquiring disease.

Begin your puppy training session with something that your puppy will be able to learn easily. You'll make strides quickly, and your puppy will quickly learn the basics of acceptable behavior. This provides you with greater results throughout the training.

Consistency is key when housebreaking your puppy. Try taking your puppy outside each hour when you're at home. Give him a little praise if he makes waste outside. Don't yell at your puppy for an indoor accident. It does not know better, and yelling will just scare him. Give your puppy time outside a quarter of an hour after he drinks or eats anything, in addition to the first moment he comes out from his crate.

It is hoped you have discovered a few tips to improve your relationship with your pet. Use whatever information that will work for your circumstances. It's inevitable that a loyal puppy or adorable puppy will have your heart. Training is necessary for a good puppy. It is important that your puppy be well trained. Congrats on your new companion!



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