| Proper training
of your dog should begin when
he is a puppy. The first four
months of a dog’s life
are very important in the training
of your dog. This is when they
learn behaviors that they will
practice in the future.
Socializing your dog is one
of the most important things
you can do to influence your
dog’s future behavior.
As soon as you bring your
new puppy home, you should
start letting him interact
with other puppies, dogs and
humans. Take your dog to parks
where there will be other
pets and people. Ask your
friends if it is okay for
your dog to visit their dog
at their home or yours. Puppies
will learn how to get along
with other puppies and dogs
if they are allowed to play
with them when they are young.
Introduce your dog to new
experiences. Give him rides
in the car, walk him on a
leash around the park, let
him hear the vacuum cleaner
running. Help your puppy get
used to a regular routine
of baths, brushing , and healthy
meals.
Housebreaking your puppy
takes a lot of patience. Fix
up a nice little space or
room for your puppy. Place
his food and water bowl there
along with some favorite toys.
Be sure to put newspapers
all over the floor and replace
them often. When you are at
home with the puppy, let him
out of his room for a short
period of time to roam around
and play. Return your puppy
to his room and the newspapers
after about 30-45 minutes
to help with his housebreaking.
Do not punish your puppy for
having an accident. It could
take up to six months before
he is fully housebroken. Remember,
most puppies can’t control
their bladder overnight until
they are about four months
old.
Your puppy will undoubtedly
want to chew on things he
shouldn't’t. Train him
to leave your things alone
by keeping them out of reach
and by providing him with
a variety of doggy chew toys.
If he chews on your favorite
slipper, don’t punish
him. Simply replace the slipper
with one of his own chew toys.
Praise him for playing with
his own toys.
Sometimes, you will have
to leave your dog home alone.
Help him to feel comfortable
alone by leaving on the television
or radio for company. Leave
an adequate amount of food
and water. Don’t forget
to leave lots of doggy toys
for him to play with.
You may be having trouble
training your dog. Maybe he’s
not responding to your commands
or seems to be ignoring you.
Or maybe the housebreaking
is backfiring and your dog
is having accidents all over
the house. These may be signs
of a medical condition. Be
sure to visit the vet regularly
to rule out things like loss
of hearing or bladder infections.
Always be sure your dog is
healthy, happy and well cared
for.
If you feel this job is too
big for you or you just want
some additional instruction
or behavioral training for
your dog,, there are many
reputable professional dog
trainers and obedience schools.
Do some research and ask questions
to find the right school for
your dog.
Most importantly, you must
be a responsible owner in
order to train them properly.
If you want your dog to trust
and respect you, you must
do the same in return. Never
hit, kick, or slap your dog.
Include your dog in family
outings and games and general
family life. Do not play aggressive
games with them as this can
cause them to behave aggressively.
Reward good behavior and yet
do not spoil your dog. Remember,
if you practice lots of patience,
love and respect for your
dog, you will receive the
same from him.
Published by: Wendy Yeager
http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2/
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Published by: Wendy Yeager
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