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Training your puppy must begin as soon as he/she arrives home. The first days are important as both owner and puppy are enthusiastic and eager to please each other. Before the puppy arrives, family members should all agree on how they will share the chores; when feeding should take place, daily walks etc; these are important subjects to discuss so a routine can be established. It is your responsibility as an owner to provide direction and boundaries.
This is the bonding period, the time when your relationship will develop, build and strengthen. It is your guidance that will help shape his character.
By doing this, you are preparing your puppy for his own well-being and how he will be accepted during his lifetime. The other advantage of proper training is that both you and your dog will be accepted socially and you, as the owner will be looked upon as a successful dog owner.
You might run into some difficulties with your new pet, some more challenging than others. Only by understanding the reason this is happening can you deal with the situation.
Separation anxiety is common in 10% of dogs; they will show anxiety very often if their routine changes or if you move house.
Aggressive behavior can be shown when the dog is untrained. If your animal is being aggressive and starts biting, it’s best to seek the help of a professional dog trainer.
Barking is another common problem you might have to deal with. Dogs bark when they are excited, but when it becomes excessive and causes disruption to you and your neighbors, you need to check whether they are perhaps bored, defending their territory, or unwell.
A common pet question that can arise is how to get your puppy to stop chewing furniture. This is often the result of boredom or not having a toy to chew on. This habit can be expensive for you if not checked early!
Techniques for Dog Training:
Keep it simple to start off with; simple commands with lots of encouragement and reward for doing it right. All animals respond to positive encouragement.
Play with him gently and keep the sessions short; this is new stuff he’s learning and by keeping the sessions short you will be more flexible and patient and your puppy will not tire too quickly. You should both be enjoying these sessions.
Create acceptable and unacceptable boundaries for your animal. Again, make them simple and above all, stick to them.
Partnership between dogs and humans has existed for centuries now. People quickly learned the advantages of taking their dogs hunting, particularly with dogs used to guard livestock. Over the years however, with the advent of dog shows, breeding and training of dogs, partnership between humans and dogs have evolved considerably, the role of guide dogs today is a prime example. Humans seeking companionship and protection and dogs looking for shelter and food are surely the basis for good partnership.
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October 25th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Sounds simple, but training a puppy is hard work!