| Puppy TrainingPuppy training can be a trying time. | | | | aware of them when they start sniffing the |
| The key to this time is to really remember that | | | | ground (usually a cue the puppy needs to go |
| all puppy behavior is normal. They like to mouth, | | | | potty). Pick them up and carry them outside. |
| jump, bark, dig and piddle wherever they are. | | | | When they go potty, tell them "good potty" and |
| They aren't doing it to annoy you, they are just | | | | give a cookie as a reward. Do not let your puppy |
| doing what they have learned so far. It is our job | | | | off leash until they have finished going so they |
| to train them not to do these things.Think of it as | | | | get into the habit of going potty, then playing. |
| teaching your child to read. You wouldn't punish | | | | Many puppies will want to go outside just to play |
| your child for not knowing the alphabet if they | | | | if you let them off leash first.What if my puppy |
| have never seen it before right? So we don't | | | | has an accident?He will. Do not punish your puppy |
| need to punish our puppies for things we haven't | | | | though. If you catch your puppy in the act then |
| taught them. Here, we will talk about normal | | | | clap your hands or pick them up - this will make |
| puppy behavior and ways to encourage them to | | | | your puppy stop going. Get him outside FAST and |
| try something new. Remember - Behavior that is | | | | let him finish up out there. Reward him for going |
| followed by something the dog likes will increase! | | | | outside. Clean up the mess with natures miracle |
| puppy training should be a lot of fun!Puppy | | | | which will remove the odor completely.Do NOT |
| behaviorJumping: There are two ways to solve | | | | rub their nose in it, swat them with a newspaper, |
| this - first, stand on their leash. Second, teach | | | | or isolate your puppy. It will only teach them to |
| them to sit. By teaching sit we are removing the | | | | not go in front of you.If your puppy is going |
| desire to jump.Mouthing: See this full article on | | | | frequently in the house you are probably not |
| puppy mouthing.Pulling: This one is easy. Just stop | | | | supervising them enough. Watch and learn their |
| walking! If you never go anywhere when the dog | | | | cues. If you feel you are watching and your |
| pulls, he will quickly learn. Offer a small treat when | | | | puppy isn't getting it you can always have them |
| he is by your side and talk in a happy voice to | | | | checked for a Urinary tract infection.If your puppy |
| encourage him.The key to training any behavior is | | | | piddles when you greet them, this could be |
| to be 100% consistent in your efforts. Often | | | | submissive urination. This would be a problem that |
| times it will get worse before it gets better but it | | | | is usually cured by ignoring the behavior and letting |
| will go away if you are consistent.Puppy dog | | | | your puppy calm down before touching them |
| trainingTry enrolling in a puppy kindergarten near | | | | when you first see them.This article not only |
| you. This will really help with socialization and early | | | | applies to puppies, but it is how you should train a |
| puppy dog training. Find a dog trainer near | | | | dog of any age. If you can't supervise your dog, |
| you.Housebreaking puppiesPuppies need to go to | | | | please put them in a crate to help curb accidents. |
| the bathroom after they play, chew, drink, eat or | | | | Remember, dogs go where they go most!This |
| sleep. Start by putting them on a leash and | | | | can be a trying time, so have patience and you |
| tethering them to you. That way you can be | | | | will get through it. |