Do you need help training your new dog, or are you just curious about the best methods?
Training your puppy successfully requires patience, consistency, and the ability to listen to your puppy's message. Imagine your dog as a Videotape recorder or DVD/DVR; information gets recorded into his or her brain, and sometimes it's a nice show, and sometimes it's not.
However, if a negative programme becomes permanently embedded in your dog's mind, you may need to "change the channel" and consider WHY your dog is behaving in a certain way. Read also: Using an Electric Dog Training Collar to Train the Recall
A few things to keep in mind when you train your puppy are as follows:
1. Puppies go through distinct stages of development, which may be broken down into three categories: social, physical, and cognitive. Knowing your breed and how to be a good pet parent can be aided by reading up on the topic.
Create a "doggie room/area" for your new puppy by closing off a space with baby gates or enclosing it in an exercise pen (X-Pen).
* A kennel big enough to accommodate your adult dog (remove door or secure it open in the beginning)
What's in the crate: * A warm blanket/bed (to begin crate training)
Sprinkle newspaper or toilet paper on the X-Pen floor (you can slowly remove some paper as your dog becomes potty trained)
Toys that are both age-appropriate and secure
Avoid the temptation to stress out your new puppy by confining him or her to a small space. Instead, put a leash on your dog and stroll around with him or her. Just like a baby, your puppy will benefit from your constant supervision. Read this article: 10 Reasons Why Your Dog Ignores Your Commands
Be patient and consistent with training, using ONLY positive reinforcement, to build a bond and start teaching your furry buddy how to be a great dog in puppy kindergarten and beginning obedience class. A pup does not understand your verbal communication, and you likely do not speak "dog."
Be consistent with your directions, and never hit or yell at your puppy! Remember that punishment after the occurrence confuses your pup. There are tools available online, but group training programmes offer a dual benefit by giving socialisation with other people and other breeds of dogs.
Puppies' motor abilities develop rapidly between the ages of eight and twelve weeks, and they retain information about their environment—including sounds, smells, and touches—for the rest of their lives.
Have a friend, relative, or dog sitter walk and play with your dog every four hours if you are gone for long periods of the day.
5. By the time they are three (3) months old, a puppy's neuromuscular system has matured enough that they have greater control over their bladder, but it can take up to six (6) months (or MORE) before a puppy can spend six (6) hours without having to urinate or sleep through the night.
To get your dog used to having his or her nails trimmed, you should play with his or her feet, and if your dog is little, you can set him or her on top of a table, kitchen counter, or dryer to resemble the vet table.
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Feel the ears and the tail too! If your dog is nervous, take it slow and use yummy rewards to make the experience a good one. Brush his teeth every day.
Remember that a tired dog is a good dog; provide several hikes, or visit a dog park, every day. 7. Your hound will naturally need to chew on things; if you let him or her roam the house, expect a few things to get damaged.
Your puppy needs to meet a range of dogs at home and in other settings, such as stores, streets, classrooms, airports, etc. Be sure always to keep all dogs on a leash when first gathering to prevent any fights.
Nine months is when most puppies experience a second severe chewing phase, reach their full adult height, and finish developing their reproductive organs. This is also when they can have litters if they aren't spayed or neutered.
Puppies in their second year exhibit behaviour similar to that of a human toddler in his or her "terrible twos," so named because at this age they test boundaries, become distracted, and refuse to come when called. This is the time to be extra diligent with training and socialization, and to increase the number of daily walks from 15 to 60 minutes.
