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