puppy training 101
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BabblingBrooke
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Oh, my. I don't love that stage.
Lots of walking. Lots. Praise for doing its business outside. Stay calm.
Lots of walking. Lots. Praise for doing its business outside. Stay calm.
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Just like with the little munchkins, keep a bag full of Cheerios on you at all times. That is what I used instead of dog treats. The crate is a good plan, and routine is your friend. Congrats!
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The key to successfull training is 5mins max, often during the day.
Puppies have a very short attention span and learn by repetition.
Never EVER smack. That teaches fear, and you do not want your pup afraid to come when commanded!
Also, it helps to establish yourself as 'mummy dog', so literally growling (just like a mum-dog would do) when he does something displeasing, works better than saying no.
Conversely, giving him grooming and attention when he does something good works to reinforce positive behaviour - as well as teaching that grooming is a good thing
I love new puppies..... seeing the potentially awesome dog they might become is such a buzz!
Puppies have a very short attention span and learn by repetition.
Never EVER smack. That teaches fear, and you do not want your pup afraid to come when commanded!
Also, it helps to establish yourself as 'mummy dog', so literally growling (just like a mum-dog would do) when he does something displeasing, works better than saying no.
Conversely, giving him grooming and attention when he does something good works to reinforce positive behaviour - as well as teaching that grooming is a good thing
I love new puppies..... seeing the potentially awesome dog they might become is such a buzz!
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BabblingBrooke
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This seems like good advice in meme form, yessiree.
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Depends on the puppy, different breeds have different tendencies and learning curves. Best method is like suggested above speak doggie.
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Ha!
Neci, I've only raised one dog on my own, I bought a crate training book (1998), can't complain, potty training went pretty good, I'd do it again.
One tip I picked up from a vet tech served me well. He told me not to let her mind stay in a state of excitement for long periods of time during play time. He said when she gets super excited, calm her down quick, make her lay on the ground and stay till she calms down. Repeat. She was super obedient, best dog ever, everybody loved her!
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Fear is important. They need to fear/respect you as leader of the pack. Sometimes punishment is necessary. A very successful sheep and cattle dog trainer I know is very patient, but if a dog really gets out of line he gives it a sharp bite on the ear. It's a dog punishment which a dog understands. Only administered rarely, and immediately after the bad behavior.
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I find each pup/doggie different.
Some respond so well to treats, others to praise, some balls etc.
Bit like a kid lol when someone says what is your kids currency.
Big stupid (the Queen's dachshund) will not eat treats, in fact, if anyone is watching, she won't eat, pee, or poop.
She was raised around cats for her first six weeks. When we brought her home, the feral cats began stalking her for a meal and she just rolled over and offered them her belly. It took a lot of training before she understood not to trust the cats...
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PS - I see some Cesar bashing going on...
... but his lessons were invaluable to me for learning how to treat the females in my home.
... but his lessons were invaluable to me for learning how to treat the females in my home.
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Kennel and newspaper. Keep them in the kennel and then keep them on the paper until they do their business.
Other than that, ask dolf...
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I'm no dog trainer, my son is the dog trainer. His dogs ring bells when they gotta go outside. Mine line up by the door, usually after they get up, chow time, and before bed time. They also line up to eat. Its cute to watch them patiently wait their turn.
I try to be the most popular person in their lives. They flock to me because I almost always carry a yummy I hand out to my dog friends. Years ago they had a bad habit of running wild if they got outside. Then I stuck delicious yummys in my pocket, and a yummy is cooler than other dogs or kids on bicycles.
I trained my wife the same way.
I try to be the most popular person in their lives. They flock to me because I almost always carry a yummy I hand out to my dog friends. Years ago they had a bad habit of running wild if they got outside. Then I stuck delicious yummys in my pocket, and a yummy is cooler than other dogs or kids on bicycles.
I trained my wife the same way.
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Going through this right now.
Crate is very important, they need to love it and make it their comfort zone.
Routine is key. If you are consistent, they pick up on it quick and respond better.
Start with training right away, doesn't have to be complicated and definitely not long.
Lots of praise and treats while training.
Pick up on their personality traits and be willing to work with them, but they do have to know that you are the boss. You don't have to overdo it though.
Mine doesn't like the word "no" and is barking back at me. I really like the comment about calming them down when they get super excited. Mine goes completely bonkers some times. So I will try that one next.
Basically, let him know you love him and will protect and feed him, but that there are rules that can never be broken. -consistent-consistent-consistent!
Good luck!
Crate is very important, they need to love it and make it their comfort zone.
Routine is key. If you are consistent, they pick up on it quick and respond better.
Start with training right away, doesn't have to be complicated and definitely not long.
Lots of praise and treats while training.
Pick up on their personality traits and be willing to work with them, but they do have to know that you are the boss. You don't have to overdo it though.
Mine doesn't like the word "no" and is barking back at me. I really like the comment about calming them down when they get super excited. Mine goes completely bonkers some times. So I will try that one next.
Basically, let him know you love him and will protect and feed him, but that there are rules that can never be broken. -consistent-consistent-consistent!
Good luck!
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I agree with whats been said. I think crate training is great, it gives the dog their own space. My dogs were crate trained and we kept their crates for thier whole lives. Even as adult dogs, they knew it was THEIR space. If they were playing with each other or one of us, when they could signal being done by going to the crate. Make sure the dog knows you are the Alpha, even if they don't like it. My first dog was about 6 months old and very strong willed. A trainer taught me how to put her on her back, and hold her there until she relaxed. She taught me to only do that when I had time to commit, even if the dog decided to fight me for a long time. I could never give up. The dog was very strong willed, and some of those early session of holding her down were "lengthy" but they were essential to the dog knowing that the pack order had me as number one, despite her Alpha desires.
