| All of us dream of parenting the perfect dog, a pup | | | | happened earlier so scolding him after an event is of |
| that is a CGC or canine good citizen and is well | | | | no use.o Always call/use his name positively. Never |
| behaved and dependable at all times. Well dreams do | | | | say "Bad TOM," or "No Tom," this will cause |
| come true if the training is done with care and | | | | confusion and the pup will think that if you call his |
| dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and | | | | name then it is something bad. The pup must |
| need to be taught what is right, what is wrong, and | | | | associate his name with happy events like hugs, |
| proper socialization. | | | | petting, walks, treats, and such. If this happens he will |
| Pups are like children, they need constant supervision | | | | come willingly when you call out his name.o Create a |
| and training. Training a pup need not be an ordeal all | | | | training schedule that is short and sweet say 10 |
| you need to keep in mind are a few simple rules:o | | | | minutes thrice a day. Long repetitive lessons can be |
| Until your pup learns you need to keep an eye on | | | | boring and the pup will loose interest in learning. Make |
| him at all times. When you cannot then you must | | | | learning fun and use trick training to teach commands |
| crate him. Create a schedule for the pup this will help | | | | like sit, down, come and so on.o Bond with the pup |
| the pup settle down quickly. The schedule must | | | | and both of you will enjoy your lessons. The pup |
| include things like hourly bath rooming visits, eating | | | | must look forward to spending time with you and |
| times, rest periods, walks, play time, training, and so | | | | not avoid you by running away or hiding. Be sure to |
| on. A pup that has a busy day has no time to be | | | | socialize the pup early. Socialization is one of the |
| bored and get into mischief.o Teach the pup to | | | | most important lessons. The pup must learn to be |
| respect you. Dogs live in packs and instinctively follow | | | | around other animals, people, sounds, vehicles, and |
| a leader. If you establish your leadership in no | | | | other activities. So, slowly introduce the pup when he |
| uncertain terms then training will become easy as the | | | | is little to everyday activities and sounds. Take him |
| pup will obey you at all times and not challenge your | | | | to the mall/ park, introduce him to children and other |
| authority.o Use only positive training methods. Never | | | | pets, and make him unafraid of the vacuum and |
| shout at, hit, or punish a dog. It is not just cruel but | | | | garden hose.o Learn all about crate training, leash |
| can lead to behavioral problems. Use of electric | | | | walking, house breaking, as well as food training. |
| shocks, prong collars, sprays, and so on could hurt | | | | These are kindergarten lessons that every pup must |
| the animal.o Teach the pup "nothing in life is free." | | | | master. Know about all the idiosyncrasies as well as |
| This is a system that is widely acknowledged as a | | | | peculiarities of the breed this will give you valuable |
| useful training tool. If you practice this, the pup will | | | | insights on how to successfully train the pup. |
| learn that to get something like love, a walk, or treat, | | | | As a pet-parent you have many choices. You could |
| he must behave well.o Teach the meaning of "No," | | | | choose to train the dog yourself or register at a |
| from day one. Do not encourage behaviors like | | | | professional training school. Training a dog has many |
| jumping, mouthing, tug-o-war, barking, or running out | | | | stages: kindergarten, obedience training, doggy |
| of open gates and doors. Praise good behavior and | | | | sports, showing and conformation, as well as other |
| ignore or walk away when there is bad behavior. The | | | | aspects like therapy dogs, hearing dogs, and so on. |
| pup will learn that if he misbehaves he will loose his | | | | What level you choose to train depends on you as |
| companion/playmate.o To correct a behavior you | | | | well as the learning abilities of your dog. As you |
| must catch the pup in the act and startle him by | | | | know, different dogs like humans have varied talents. |
| rattling a can of pebbles. Once you have done this | | | | Choose well and both you and your pup will have fun |
| make him correct his behavior and immediately offer | | | | times together. |
| him a treat and praise. Pups do not recall what | | | | |