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When your puppy is trained well, you will have a better
relationship with it. If your puppy knows how to socialize and behave properly,
spending time with him will always be pleasant and enjoyable. To foster an even
better friendship with your pet, keep reading.
You must be firm with your puppy in order to train it
effectively. However, this doesn't mean you should always yell at your puppy,
rather try and find a middle-ground that you can work with. This will help you
develop a strong bond with your puppy.
If you want to be successful at puppy obedience training,
you must be willing to commit to a specific amount of time on a consistent
basis. A regular, consistent training program will make it easier for a puppy
to learn. Additionally, the very act of spending a certain amount of time with
your puppy every day will convince him that you are a consistent and reliable
person. Your puppy needs to consider you as a leader and this will occur if you
remind your puppy he has to obey you every day.
Make sure that you use control to reward your puppy's good
training behavior. If your puppy follows a training command properly, then it
is acceptable to reward the behavior to a calm animal. You might be thrilled
with that accomplishment, when you are excited, they become excited and that
cuts down the control in the situation. Stay calm, have them be calm, and
reward them for appropriate behavior.
The "down" command is something you should teach
your puppy. This command can be used in an emergency, or used as the basis for
teaching other behaviors. A puppy that knows his "down" command well
can drop to the ground at a moment's notice in a testy situation, making it a
great command to keep on hand for safety's sake.
Whenever your puppy misbehaves, ensure you don't provide the
wrong signals to your puppy. If for some reason the animal perceives that you
are amused by the performance, he may deliberately repeat the unwanted behavior
to elicit a response. If you do, training will be damaged. Even when it is
amusing, you have to correct your puppy, not reward him with laughter.
Have patience as you train your puppy. Each puppy has a
unique pace in how it learns things. While some puppies are able to pick things
up quickly, others are a little slower. Patience is one of the most important
virtues you can employ when effectively training your puppy.
When you are approaching an unfamiliar puppy, be sure to
approach slowly and offer the puppy the back of your hand to sniff. That is the
first step in getting the puppy accustomed to your smell and building trust
between you. The puppy will no longer be afraid after he is able to recognize
the scent and may begin to follow commands.
Training needs to continue during the puppy's life. Training
does not stop when your puppy leaves his puppy stage. Your puppy will continue
to be obedient if you use reinforcements. Continuing discipline with them will
reduce the chances of bad behavior appearing.
Be aware of special grooming requirements your puppy might
need. There are breeds that are very low maintenance, while others may require
weekly grooming sessions. A groomed puppy is happier, cleaner, and healthier.
You need to be very consistent when training your puppy. If
there are several family members involved in training a puppy, ensure each
person uses the same techniques and commands. It will make it easier for the puppy
if it only has a simple set of commands and knows what to expect when it obeys.
Older puppies can certainly learn a trick, but be careful
with physical limitations. For instance, a puppy that suffers from arthritis
shouldn't be made to crawl too much. Training can help stimulate a puppy's
cognitive functioning, which is beneficial for older puppies. But you want to
be sure that the puppy does not experience discomfort or pain.
To train a puppy to have good manners, training must be
deliberate and consistent don’t expect to get it right from the get-go. There
is not much in life worthwhile if you do not practice it. This is also the case
for puppy training.
Avoid saying 'no' during puppy training. Use positive reinforcement
to encourage good behavior. The word 'no' itself is not enough to make your puppy
understand they need to stop what they are doing. Every puppy and situation is
unique and you should adapt your strategies accordingly.
It's surprising for many people to know that puppy training
is never as time consuming, difficult, or stressful as people think. A bit of
change on our part along with dedication to the training session will always
bring about great rewards.
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