Puppy Training Basics
Training Puppy the First Week
People are often under the impression that a young puppy cannot be trained. In reality puppies learn very quickly with proper instruction. The first few days in a new home are extremely important for your puppy and the precedents you set now will usually last a lifetime. Continue reading ...
House Training Your Puppy
The most important thing you can do to make house training happen as quickly as possible is to reward and praise your puppy every time he goes in the right place. The more times your puppy is rewarded, the quicker he will learn. It's important that you spend as much time as possible with your puppy and give him regular and frequent access to his toilet area. Continue reading ...
Training Your Puppy about Biting, Mouthing
Biting and mouthing is common in young puppies and dogs especially in play and while teething. Dogs must learn to inhibit their bite and normally, they would learn this from their mother, their littermates and other members of the pack. But, because we take them away from this environment before this learning is completed, we must take over the training. Continue reading ...
Training Tips for the New Puppy Owner
If your puppy is to be a well adjusted adult dog, she needs to learn how to act properly around people, including children and other animals. A puppy that is not socialized frequently grows up to be aggressive and fearful. Read more on important pointers on puppy biting, socializing puppy, puppy chewing, puppy whining, jumping and house training your puppy. Continue reading ...
Socialization Tips and Puppy Training Pointers
* Invite friends over to meet your pup. Include men, women, youngsters, oldsters, different ethnic backgrounds, etc.
* Invite friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs, puppies and even cats to your home to meet and play with your new puppy. Take your puppy to the homes of these pets, preferably with dog-friendly cats.
How to Leash Train Your Puppy
After a while, you may then attach the leash. Don’t lead the pup just yet. Carry it outside and set it down. Try to make it walk a step. If it puts its behind on the ground and refuses to budge, a little bribery will help.
Mostly for Puppies and New Dogs
Puppy Play-Biting - is your puppy biting you and playing too roughly? Check here for solutions!
House-proofing Your Dog — teach your dog to act appropriately in your house.
Housetraining Your Dog — teach your dog where to go to the bathroom.
Before You Get Your Puppy - advice from Dr. Ian Dunbar (PDF file)
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