You Bought The Puppy Now Learn How To Train Him
The thing about dogs is that they are rather like children, so the more you put in the more you will get out. Like small children they need as much love as you can give and a structure in place to not only keep them safe but aware that there are rules to be adhered to in order to function successfully in the world at large. A new puppy in the home will certainly mean adjustments will need to be made as this little guy will prove to be a delightful handful for the new parents in the home. Remember your new baby will most likely have come from his mother to you so everything will be confusing and a little bit scary as he views his brand new home for the very first time.
“Jack” that’s what you have decided to call your new dog was pretty upset on his first night home and it seemed the guy at the pet shop had forgotten to tell you this. Somehow reminded of sleepless night when your baby had arrived you managed to get through this and Jack seemed to be much happier in your bed all cuddled up on the pillow.. It has now sunk in that you have a big responsibility with the dog’s life and here we can try to help with heaps of sensible tips on how to make Jack into a well- adjusted and happy adult. Your input will totally affect the way he sees the world and how he should behave in it, as he is very vulnerable at this point to the wrong or right way he can be taught.
With love and care Jack will by now be settling happily into his new home with his new mum and dad, making it an excellent time for some basic early training. The first one that presents itself is his habit of leaving little puddles and deposits all over your designer house. Taking him out in timed intervals to your back yard if you have one is a good way to introduce him to the place where he can relieve himself. If this is not an option a dirt box or newspaper put in the same place will encourage him to go there. Take him to these places even we has an accident and history shows he will soon get the hang of it.
Biting in a puppy may seem cute at the time but you do not want to have an adult dog that is a threat to yourself and others. When puppies are all together they bite each other but this is how they learn to have more control an aggressive pup will be ganged up by the rest of them till he learns to cool it. When young Jack bites say in a very firm voice “ouch” or ‘no and repeat this until he gets the message that biting is unacceptable. Be very consistent with your training and when he is older enroll him in an obedience class as this is a great way for him to interact with people and other dogs.
All dogs love to chew, its when they start destroying your furniture and shoes you know that early intervention could have prevented this. Make sure little Jack has plenty of toys to play with and a place like a basket that he can call his own filled with them. If he decides your slipper is delectable gently take it from him and replace it with a toy. Puppies are generally impressionable so the rules you set in place at an early age will have a major impact on the adult dog. You can put some bad tasting substances that will bring no harm to the puppy but these will be a last resort. Like a child your new canine baby will require boundaries that he will learn he cannot step over or mum and dad will not be impressed. The effort you put in now will give not only fun puppy days but eventually an adult that could be your best friend, giving you unconditional, protection, a rare gift that no other human being can give.
Learn more about dog training. Stop by Linda Cole’s site where you can find out all about puppy training and what it can do for you.
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