How To House Train Puppy
Many puppies are sentenced to a life in a shelter when
things get too stressful at home. This is avoidable in most cases. It is
possible for a puppy that is trained well to become a healthy, happy, and
well-adjusted family member. It isn't that hard to have this kind of puppy.
A good thing to remember during training is the fact that
your every move will play a role in the puppy's eventual personality and
disposition. For this reason, you may be causing unwanted behaviors by playing
rough with your puppy or teasing. Work on commands at all times to keep them
learning the right behaviors.
Don't be angry with your puppy for poor responses during
training. Since you are teaching them, it is best to use positive reinforcement
at all times.
Rewarding puppies properly and generously is the key to
training. You should immediately reward your puppy when they follow your
command. Puppies can get confused if they are rewarded at inappropriate times.
Treats are usually the best way to get pets to listen well
when you start out your training program. Eventually, you can limit the number
of treats you give for good behavior.
Always use the name of your puppy in a positive way. By
doing this, your pup will associate his name with his good behavior. Therefore,
never say the name of your puppy in a negative way.
Your training sessions should be short. Puppies can't pay
attention for a long time, so keep sessions short and dynamic. If you do have
long training sessions, break it up so your puppy can rest a little bit.
Older puppies can certainly learn a trick, but be careful
with physical limitations. For example, you don't want to have a puppy with
arthritis to crawl for long distances. With the right training program, you can
inspire your puppy to meet his full potential. This is true even for puppies that
are more advanced in age. Your first concern needs to be for your pet's health,
though. You don't want to subject your puppy to unnecessary pain or discomfort.
Start small when you begin to work on training your puppy to
give your puppy an easy start. You will have the rush of seeing quick results,
but the puppy will gain a basic understanding of what good behavior means. This
gives you greater results when training.
Once your pet is able to progress through training sessions,
you'll be able to loosen the reins somewhat. The balance between freedom and
obedience is a rewarding one. Just be careful that you do not allow too much
freedom, too quickly, as this can quickly derail your hard work and training.
To get your puppy to stop barking, train him to obey a
command that tell him to stay quiet. For instance, whenever your puppy is
barking, hold a treat in front of them and continue to repeat "be
quiet" until they quit barking. Then, allow them to have the treat.
Repeating this enough times can help them associate the treat with the quiet
command.
The fear that some puppies experience during thunderstorms
can cause them to endanger themselves. If your puppy has an extreme fear of
thunder, speak to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may prescribe a light
sedative that can be given to your pooch before a storm. This is only for
extreme cases, but it can help if things seem hopeless.
Some puppies only dig in the trash because they are hungry
or bored. Never put items in the trash that your puppies would not be safe
eating. If you're using crate training, put your puppy in the crate before you
go out. If you don't use a crate, make sure to empty your trash before leaving.
Shock collars are not a good idea. They are often scams and,
in any case, are completely unnecessary to proper puppy training. Also, using
devices such as shock collars can restrain your puppy while discouraging good
behavior. These tools often do more harm than good.
Make sure you're praising your puppy so that you enforce
positive behavior. Smile, get excited and provide them with treats to help them
relate proper behavior with positive reinforcement. Do not reward unwanted
behavior. This will cause your puppy to think that he is doing something good.
If you speak your puppy's name in an effort to scold or warn
him, you should also try to utter it in more positive ways. He must not think
that his name is a negative word. If he does, then he won't come when called.
It's not impossible to have a puppy that is healthy and
happy. Proper training and showing your puppy lots of affection and kindness
are important to making this happen. Properly training your puppy will really
make life easier on your both.
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