| Training Tips For Your Beloved Maltese Pup | | | | house for short periods of time at first, such as |
| The Maltese dog makes a very lovable pet and is | | | | walking outside your front door for a couple minutes. |
| usually just dandy staying indoors with it's owner. | | | | Then gradually increase the time. If he remains calm |
| When first bringing a Maltese pup home, it is essential | | | | during this time, reward him with a treat. |
| that you begin the training process right away so | | | | 3. Keep your Maltese active during the day. Play with |
| that you will not be paying for it later on. | | | | him, take him for walks, give him plenty of toys to |
| Below you will find some common issues and how | | | | play with and just the basic TLC he needs. This will |
| you can begin the teaching process at once. | | | | keep him busy and even tire him out for later |
| Your Maltese and Chewing | | | | napping. |
| Chewing can be a common problem with the Maltese | | | | Your Maltese and Potty training |
| or any puppy for that matter. Here are some tips | | | | Although potty training can be quite the struggle in |
| you can follow to alleviate the problem: | | | | the beginning, it is essential that you begin right away |
| 1. Spray down your furniture and carpets with | | | | with the process. Here are some tips you can follow: |
| deterrents such as bitter spray or cayenne pepper. | | | | 1. Get a kennel or play pen for your pup. Line one |
| 2. Refrain from giving your Maltese old shoes, slippers | | | | side with newspaper and the other with bedding. |
| or furniture for toys as they will just turn to the | | | | When your Maltese is a puppy it is difficult for them |
| newer ones as well. Instead, buy them dog toys that | | | | to hold their potty and therefore accidents will occur. |
| they will be certain to enjoy just as much. | | | | Having the newspaper near them and available at all |
| 3. If the chewing problem continues, you might need | | | | times will help lessen the accidents. Once they get |
| to restrict your Maltese to a crate when you are not | | | | older, they will no longer want to sleep where they |
| going to be home. Be sure to give him toys to chew | | | | potty. This is also where you want to keep your |
| on in the crate. | | | | Maltese pup when you are not home. |
| Your Maltese and Barking | | | | 2. If you spot your pup getting ready to go in your |
| Barking is another common problem with the Maltese. | | | | house, pick it up and bring it to the newspaper |
| Here are some tips you can follow to decrease the | | | | quickly. Reward it after it is done. Repeat as much as |
| barking: | | | | necessary. |
| 1. If your Maltese is barking because of a stranger | | | | 3. Once your Maltese has had it's third set of shots, |
| outside, pet and praise him for alerting you of | | | | you can begin the potty training sessions outside. |
| potential danger, and then tell him to be quiet. If he | | | | This is easily done by moving the newspaper outside |
| stops barking, immediately give him a toy or treat as | | | | until it gets used to going outside. |
| a reward. Repeat the process as needed. | | | | These are a few training tips you can follow for your |
| 2. When barking is an issue due to separation anxiety | | | | new Maltese. Following these tips consistently and |
| (your absence), gradually teach it how to be home | | | | showing your dog lots of affection is key to a |
| without you around. You can do this by leaving the | | | | happy, healthy Maltese. |