Sunday, August 16, 2009
3 Great Puppy Training Tips
By: Dave Curran
Puppies learn very quickly and from an early age, so its important to teach them how to behave as soon as you bring them into your home.
A new puppy will be easily distracted by it's new environment and will want to explore and play as much as it can. In the process, it may very well get up to some mischief. As any dog owner knows, this is unavoidable, however you need to train your puppy to ensure that any problems are nipped in the bud early, or prevented from happening.
Remember that a new puppy has recently been removed from its mother and family, so it may be nervous and unsure. This is the perfect time to give puppy some routine and structure. Remember, you want the puppy to know what its limits are. Here are some great puppy training tips to help you:
Tip 1
Give your puppy a space of it's own where it can retreat to when it needs a rest. A crate is a good idea. Encourage your puppy to sleep in its crate whenever it gets tired. This will discourage puppy from wanting to sleep on your bed or lounge.
Tip 2
Hitting your puppy is not a good idea. The puppy will become scared or may turn aggressive. While that may not be a problem when puppy is small, if he is a large breed, it will be a problem when he grows. A firm voice is a much better deterrent than a slap.
Tip 3
You need to train your dog to be socially comfortable. It is very important to get your puppy comfortable in the company of other people and other dogs. To make sure that your puppy is not scared of, or aggressive towards other people or dogs, give your puppy plenty of exposure to others. Regular walks are a good way of introducing your puppy to others. And walking will also prevent your puppy from becoming bored (and possibly being destructive around the home), and will keep puppy (and you) healthy.
I hope these tips have been helpful. And remember, if you are having trouble training your puppy, or want to learn more, there are professional trainers available to help.
Regards
Dave
Dave has over 30 years experience with dogs, and realises the frustration confronting many dog owners.
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