Proper training of your dog should begin when he is a puppy. The first four months of a dog's life are very important in the training of your dog. This is when they learn behaviors that they will practice in the future.
Socializing your dog is one of the most important things you can do to influence your dog's future behavior. As soon as you bring your new puppy home, you should start letting him interact with other puppies, dogs and humans. Take your dog to parks where there will be other pets and people. Ask your friends if it is okay for your dog to visit their dog at their home or yours. Puppies will learn how to get along with other puppies and dogs if they are allowed to play with them when they are young. Introduce your dog to new experiences. Give him rides in the car, walk him on a leash around the park, let him hear the vacuum cleaner running. Help your puppy get used to a regular routine of baths, brushing , and healthy meals.
Housebreaking your puppy takes a lot of patience. Fix up a nice little space or room for your puppy. Place his food and water bowl there along with some favorite toys. Be sure to put newspapers all over the floor and replace them often. When you are at home with the puppy, let him out of his room for a short period of time to roam around and play. Return your puppy to his room and the newspapers after about 30-45 minutes to help with his housebreaking. Do not punish your puppy for having an accident. It could take up to six months before he is fully housebroken. Remember, most puppies can't control their bladder overnight until they are about four months old.
Your puppy will undoubtedly want to chew on things he shouldn't. Train him to leave your things alone by keeping them out of reach and by providing him with a variety of doggy chew toys. If he chews on your favorite slipper, don't punish him. Simply replace the slipper with one of his own chew toys. Praise him for playing with his own toys.
Sometimes, you will have to leave your dog home alone. Help him to feel comfortable alone by leaving on the television or radio for company. Leave an adequate amount of food and water. Don't forget to leave lots of doggy toys for him to play with.
You may be having trouble training your dog. Maybe he's not responding to your commands or seems to be ignoring you. Or maybe the housebreaking is backfiring and your dog is having accidents all over the house. These may be signs of a medical condition. Be sure to visit the vet regularly to rule out things like loss of hearing or bladder infections. Always be sure your dog is healthy, happy and well cared for.
If you feel this job is too big for you or you just want some additional instruction or behavioral training for your dog,, there are many reputable professional dog trainers and obedience schools. Do some research and ask questions to find the right school for your dog.
Most importantly, you must be a responsible owner in order to train them properly. If you want your dog to trust and respect you, you must do the same in return. Never hit, kick, or slap your dog. Include your dog in family outings and games and general family life. Do not play aggressive games with them as this can cause them to behave aggressively. Reward good behavior and yet do not spoil your dog. Remember, if you practice lots of patience, love and respect for your dog, you will receive the same from him.
About The Author
Wendy Yeager
http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2
http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2
limo prices to midway Crystal Lake west of Randal .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareA respiratory tract ailment can be fatal to your parrot... Read More
Training CollarsTraining collars are a tool many pet owners utilize... Read More
When you take into account that there are over 68,000,000... Read More
West Highland White Terriers began their history as the undesirable... Read More
Oscar is kind of a funny name and it fit... Read More
Are you ready for a Boxer?The answer is "no" if... Read More
Over the past couple of years, animal rescues have been... Read More
Among the most well known cat lover gifts are photo... Read More
The answer is "no" if you are the type who... Read More
Adding a new member to your feline family is usually... Read More
A family, including three dogs and a cat live happily... Read More
The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail... Read More
Stroking your cat can be good for your health! It... Read More
If you have a hard time in summer imagine how... Read More
Studies have shown that regularly petting a dog brings a... Read More
The first thing a cat owner should know about home... Read More
Horse owners who are history buffs may recognize the name... Read More
Introducing your puppy to the crate should be an easy... Read More
As you likely know already, horses have at least 10... Read More
Author of Keep Fleas OffStill using all the chemicals you... Read More
So you'd like to know how to build a dog... Read More
For some 25 years I have alerted the public to... Read More
Many dog owners find themselves frustrated, deeply concerned and even... Read More
In order to add love and affection to their lives,... Read More
German Shepherds were among the first dogs trained for police... Read More
taxi o'hare Auburn ..Do you have at least one framed photo of your... Read More
Why use a crate:When used properly and not abused, crates... Read More
Can cats and dogs live together without constantly being at... Read More
Scientific Name: Botia macracanthus Other Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia... Read More
Dog Travel SuppliesThe shopping part along for dog travel supplies... Read More
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from... Read More
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease... Read More
Dogs should be living to age 20 or more. That's... Read More
Okay, so it's not the cleanest or most appealing of... Read More
Many dog owners find themselves frustrated, deeply concerned and even... Read More
This is a very controversial topic which has a lot... Read More
It happens all too often. A family or cat friend... Read More
Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the... Read More
The 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With... Read More
When you get a new puppy it is imperative that... Read More
Since having a dog is such a common thing, do... Read More
For all pet owners, regular monitoring and "examinations" of your... Read More
Many people don't realize that their dogs, just like human... Read More
Twenty-six percent of the dogs at the six Los Angeles... Read More
All puppies are small dogs ? some, however, won't be... Read More
Can Your Dog Stomach This?There's an old adage that says... Read More
Guide for training a dogSo you can use a guide... Read More
I'm sure you're aware of the bad reputation Pitbulls have.... Read More
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem... Read More
A few years ago, before I decided to stay home... Read More
Pet |