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Puppy Training Guide

December 15, 2017

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Puppy Training Guide

Whenever I get a new puppy, I know there’s a short time span in which I can form his or her habits. Train your puppy when he or she is a couple months old. It can be difficult because they may have a short attention span, or you find it cute when he or she does something naughty.

Puppy Training Guide

Implement the following guideline into your training schedule, especially when he or she is a couple of months old. It develops their minds, making it easier for you to train harder commands when they’re slightly older.

Potty Train Your Puppy

Dogs naturally want to pee away from their sleeping area. Potty training is important because it teaches your puppy not to pee inside the home.

Start from the first day your puppy is old enough to walk confidently. Puppies like to pee in the same place each time. After meals, take your puppy to the yard and wait for him or her to pee. The puppy will form a habit that’s reinforced to that area.

Your puppy will eventually go to this area without your help. Remember, it can take up to three months for your puppy to be well trained, so be patient and understanding. Frustration will only take you backward.

Puppy Training Guide

No Biting Training

Puppies love to bite. I always panic when they go missing, or when they’re quiet because they’ve gotten hold of something to chew—like an electric wire or my new wallet!

The simplest way to prevent your puppy from biting is as follows:

-Separate all children from the biting pup

-Don’t excite or encourage the biting by teasing or play fighting

-If your puppy bites turn your attention away

-Incorporate a punishment such as a timeout, or a stern reprimand

-You can also squeal or yelp which lets the pup know he or she has hurt you

Response Training

Teach your puppy to learn the command “come”. Whether by whistle or their name, your puppy must have an automatic response to it. Think of cues to shout when you want your puppy to come to you. Start by getting their attention.

Demand this cue every time. Be excited to get the pup intrigued. When your pup comes to you, reward him or her to encourage the same in the future. Move away and perform the command again.

Teach your puppy to sit. You may need to push down on its rear to make it understand this command. When he or she sits, give them a treat for the appropriate response. Practice a couple of times with rewards.

Another response cue you should teach your pup is the ability to stay. Tell your pup to sit. Say “stay” and wait a while. Throw the treat and say “go fetch”. Your puppy will associate both actions with the command you’ve given.

Puppy Training Guide

Crate Training

There are times you may need to put your pup in a crate; whether for holiday trips or vet visits, your puppy must go into the crate without a fight.

Put your puppy in the crate and close the door. Leave him in for a few minutes. Your pup may cry, so put a toy inside for entertainment. With time your pup will be relaxed and realize there is nothing wrong with being in the crate.

Important note: Twice to three times a day is enough for puppy training since puppies have short attention spans. Focus on consistency and repetition rather than long training sessions.

Puppy training is a repetitive task that takes time and patience. But it’s important to make caring for your puppy so much easier. A trained puppy will grow to be an obedient, respectful and loyal dog. Your future self will thank you!

 

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  1. Lily Kwan says

    January 4, 2018 at 12:54 am

    This training guide is very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Rae74 says

    January 3, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Thanks for this information my son got a puppy for Christmas

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  3. rose cantu says

    January 3, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Very useful information

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  4. kathy pease says

    January 3, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    I wish I could train our dog to stop barking at the neighbors..You would think he would be use to them by now but barks every time they are outside.

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  5. Buddy Garrett says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:41 am

    I love all of the great ideas. It is very important to train your puppy.

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  6. natasha lamoreux says

    December 30, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    Great tips on puppy training. We have definately struggled in the past trying to train a new pup.

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  7. Michele Pineda says

    December 29, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    great ideas! My 7 month old pitbull puppy is doing well with her commands thankfully, although she’s so big she no longer looks like a puppy!

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  8. Leela says

    December 28, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Thanks for all the info.

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  9. Laurie Nykaza says

    December 27, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Great information on puppies training . I have 3 rescues they were older when we got them so we didnt have to go through it .

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  10. Katie Bellamy says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Jessica W. says

    December 24, 2017 at 10:13 am

    One day, I will adopt my very first puppy. I’ll need to remember these tips!

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  12. Darlene Carbajal says

    December 20, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I remember I had to train my dog how to use the bathroom. He learned so quick!

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  13. According to Ashley Bree says

    December 18, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    thank you for sharing this!

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  14. vickie couturier says

    December 18, 2017 at 6:58 am

    i do puppy training just like child potty training,,starting with a schedule,first thing in the morning and right before bed ,,and anytime they eat,,and just several times a day to go an try

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  15. Amanda Thornton says

    December 17, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    I will be sharing this with my gma her puppies are her babies

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  16. dzstovall says

    December 17, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Those Pugs are ADORABLE! Thanks for the great suggestions, my brother just got a new pup so I’ll be sure & share your tips!
    Amandastovall(AT)me(DOT)com

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  17. patty.wright says

    December 16, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    I have never had a dog and I am not a dog person. I love cats

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  18. Darcy L Koch says

    December 16, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    I wish my daughter had trained her puppy before she left her with me while she went to Florida. She peed all over despite having those training pads.

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  19. Mia says

    December 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    These are such good suggestions. I haven’t had a puppy for a few years but know how consistent and positive training has to be for it to be effective.

    Reply

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