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Tibetan Terrier Siblings
When we talk about a dog being part of the family, it’s usually because the family took the time to socialize the animal when he was a puppy. The term socialization isn’t necessarily training, it just involves teaching the dog what others expect of them. There are many things that a new puppy should be taught if you want to end up with a great member of the family. These include:
Not peeing in the house. The idea that certain parts of your home make an acceptable place to relieve themselves should be strongly discouraged. It’s only through learning this behavior will your new found friend ever be considered trustworthy enough to be left alone in your home.
Don’t bite. While puppies are naturally curious and playful, biting should not be allowed. It’s during those first few formidable months that the pecking order of your family becomes established. A pet should never be considered alpha dog in the family but be subservient to all humans. This means that although roughhousing and playing around is fine, biting is definitely not acceptable.
Sit. While this is a learned behavior, having control of your dog is critical to them being part of your family. You don’t need a full-grown dog to charge the door each time the doorbell rings. You may however consider it a positive thing when someone comes to the door that your dog announces the visitor by barking then sits obediently at the door. This can add a measure of safety and put the visitor on notice that a dog is also home.
While there are many other behaviors, you can train your dog to do, socialization should start almost immediately. Showing your new puppy what you expect is easy to do, provided that you are a consistent teacher. The key to teaching your dog anything new is to realize that they have a very short attention span and they want to please you. This means that even during socialization or formal training, any effort to teach a new behavior should be fun.
When you first get a new puppy, it’s important that you keep them confined and under control. There’s no point in allowing bad habits to develop that will only need to be broken in the future. This is a good reason why allowing your puppy to potty or relieve themselves in the house on newspapers or piddle pads is not the best way to house train your dog.
Crate training works because it uses your dogs natural instinct of keeping the sleeping area clean. This, along with consistent visits outside and lots of praise will result in your puppy not only getting the idea of what makes you happy, but also helps with the socialization aspect of his young life. Visit the link below for more information on how to quickly house train your dog using the very effective crate training method.
While socialization and formal training may be similar, training looks for certain reliable actions from the animal. With socialization, we give your new best friend a lot of slack in doing the behavior.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Tibetan Terrier Puppies
Puppy training is very important, regardless if it is your first puppy or your 10th puppy. Training a puppy may also be easier than training an adult dog because a puppy doesn’t have any knowledge on previous training techniques or other issues. On the other hand, sometimes a puppy can also be more difficult to train simply because it may not comprehend what you are trying to teach or be too young to absorb the lessons.
Puppies are also easily distracted because everything is new to it. The environment, the people, the things around, the other pets – these are all distractions to a puppy simply because it is very curious about everything! With this in mind, it will be best to keep training sessions quick and short. Each training session should also ideally end on a positive note.
Socialization is important!
As a puppy, socialization is also important. Be sure to expose your puppy to other puppies, dogs and even pets. This will reduce any likelihood dog aggression as your puppy will know how to deal with its surroundings. Socialization training will help in educating your puppy on how to play with other dogs properly and how aggressive play with other dogs in the play group is not acceptable and will lead to punishment.
As the puppies play with each other, they learn what is appropriate (and what is not). All undesirable and inappropriate puppy behavior (hard biting or scratching) is punished by its siblings, by the puppy’s mother or both. However, in this day and age, many puppies are separated from their mothers (to be sold or adopted) before this natural socialization can take place.
Hence, this is why socialization and puppy training sessions are important. It may make a huge difference to your household and your relationship with your puppy and dog. After all, you would want a puppy or dog that is obedient and responsive to your commands.
You may begin socializing your puppy by taking a trip to the local pet store. Check to make sure if the pet store allows you to bring your puppy to get used to new sights, sounds and smells.
Positive reinforcements
Puppies should be rewarded for good behaviors and not rewarded for being a delinquent. Do not reward a puppy just because it has a cute behavior. For example, it may be cute when a puppy jumps on people, but this cuteness will wear off immediately if your puppy grows into a 100 pound dog! So it will be wiser to reward your puppy for sitting instead of jumping on people.
These positive reinforcements can also be used in potty training for a new puppy. For example, teaching a puppy to do its “business” on certain surface is a good technique. If your puppy gets used to pooping on gravel or asphalt surfaces, it will be reluctant to use other surfaces such as your home carpet as potty.
A calm environment
If you are bringing home a new puppy for the first time, it would be great if everyone in the family is present. It would also be best to make sure that the house environment is calm, unlike during festive or holiday seasons. Otherwise, there will be too many distractions and the puppy will not get the attention it needs.
Once a puppy becomes part of the family, it will need to learn more about the home environment. For example, if there are stairs, your puppy may not know how to climb properly. So as an owner, you will have to slowly build your puppy’s confidence. Start at the bottom of the stairs and slowly work up the steps day by day. Do not expect it to climb all the way to the top on its first day! In general, a wide stairway may be less intimidating for the puppy.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
The Golden Retriever is truly one of the most beautiful dogs on the planet.
They have a beautiful coat, an amazing face, a strong, sleek, and muscular body, a fantastic personality, a tail that never stops waging, and they are a joy to watch at work, when flushing a pheasant, swimming in the water, or chasing a Frisbee.
The Golden Retriever was originally bred as a hunting dog in Scotland, around 1908, but is now very popular as a house pet, a therapy dog in convalescent homes and children’s hospitals, and is used by law enforcement for drug detection.
Although they do not make very good guard dogs, they will bark loudly if a stranger approaches.
If you have children the Golden Retriever can be the perfect pet. Because of their natural nurturing instincts, and very gentle nature they make the perfect companion.
In 1974 President Gerald Ford made the First Family dog a Golden Retriever named Liberty.
If you are considering getting a Golden Retriever puppy, you need to find a reputable breeder that specializes in breeding Golden Retrievers.
There are plenty of pet shops and back yard breeders that are selling Goldens, that may have serious breed problems ranging from aggression, to hip and eye problems, and a host of other problems that may not be noticeable at the puppy stage.
A reputable breeder will check the blood lines of the parents carefully to make sure they do not have a history of these problems, before breeding. This will be your best chance at having a trouble free pet.
Training your Golden Retriever is not as hard as you may think. These are very intelligent dogs, and eager to learn. They want to please you, and hate to be scowled.
The first thing to remember is that puppies will be puppies, so don’t expect too much too soon.
You can start to bathroom train right away, but if there is anything around you care about within the puppies grasp like shoes, or your favorite slippers, I would put them away, because your puppy’s going to chew them if he gets them.
Give your puppy something of his own to chew. They are teething, and want to naturally chew things because their gums hurt. Make it clear early on that he or she is to chew what you gave them, and nothing else.
If you expect your Golden to respond to your commands, then you want to avoid confusing him. It’s easy to forget that they do not understand the English language.
They respond to certain sounds, or words, based on your body language, and tone of voice. The trick to making the training as simple as possible is to use a few basic words and stick with them.
If you want your Golden to get out of the trash, and you say “no” one time, and “stop” the next time, and then “hey” the next time, they never really get what you are telling them.
The six words that I have found over the years that work best are “NO” “SIT” “DOWN” “COME” “HEEL” and “STAY”. I find they work best if said without the dogs name. These are discipline words, and are better left by themselves.
It’s important that you show your Golden Retriever that you are the boss. You must establish that you are the leader to be successful with his training.
If you give one of your commands, and he does not comply, reinforce the command with a little different tone of voice until he complies.
If that still doesn’t work, don’t just walk away. That will send a bad message. Stick with it until you get the desired results. It will happen.
Never yell at your pet or hit them, or raise your hand in a gesture to do so. You also never want to use anything like a rolled up newspaper, or a belt, or any object of this type to discipline them.
This will only scare and confuse them, and loose their trust, which will make it much harder to achieve the results you are looking for.
If you use the word “No” Firmly, to stop him from what he is doing, or gently show him you want him to “Sit” or lay “Down”, or use the word “Come” when you want him to come to you, or say “Out” when it is time for her to go outside – I think you will be very surprised at how fast he or she learns.
Whatever words work for you are fine, as long as you keep them simple, and stay with the same words all the time I think you will get surprising results.
And don’t forget the most important word of all, GOOD. Using that word combined with boy or girl, or the dog’s name such as “Good Sammy”, can work wonders.
They learn to like that real fast. Saying Good Boy, or Good Girl, or What a Good Girl, with the right tone in your voice, combined with a pat on the head, a biscuit, or a rubbing of their belly, will practically send a Golden Retriever into orbit.
They are beautiful animals. Just be patient, and you will have a great friend for many years.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
It used to be the case that dog training courses didn’t begin until a dog was 6 months of age. Twelve months, as believed by some trainers, was soon enough. Most people now believe that the first few months of a puppies life are the most valuable and important time to start training.
Puppies are always learning new things.
Puppies are learning each and every day.
They will learn whether we formally train them or not.
Puppies learn quickly since they have no prior experience in any situation.
Because puppies are so open-minded, they can be molded into wonderful, obedient pets.
Though there are several training methods, I prefer the one kindest to the dogs.
We can’t cover everything in one short article but here is the big picture.
One: Opportunity Training – This type of training introduces the puppy to training without him realizing it.
Two: Attention Training – When introducing a brand new command, I wait until the puppy is doing that command before I give it. I introduce the command “Watch” as the puppy is awaiting his reward. Because the dog has a very short attention span, you must praise him immediately.
Three: The Sit – Kneel on the ground and get the puppy’s attention by allowing him to sniff the treat in your hand. Place your hand above the puppy’s head. Because it is easier to look up at the treat while sitting, it will naturally go into the sitting position. Only when the pup sits can you use the sit command and give praise. Repeat this about 9 or 10 times.
Four: The Down – This begins in much the same way as the sit. However, this time your open hand is used to cup over the treats. The puppy will use different methods to try and get the food. He can smell the food but he cannot see it. He will attempt to move your hand out of the way using his nose. Then, he will realize it is much easier to simply lay down. Reward him and give the command “down” as soon as he lays down, while his is still in the down position.
Five: The Recall – The recall or “come” command is crucial for the behavior and safety of the dog. This command can be taught at the same time as down, sit, and stay. Have someone kneel on the ground and hold the dog. Kneel or sit a short distance from the puppy. Get the dog to look at you by placing both hands in front of you. Immediately give the “come” command. After your have the dog’s attention, ask the helper to release him. Speaking the command, “come” with lots of excitement and praise as the dog runs toward you. Give him a tidbit in reward and praise upon his arrival. Do not try to make the puppy sit or lay at the same time. Until he understands the one exercise, repeat it again and again.
Remember that even young puppies can be taught quite a bit. The little ones can learn quite quickly when good technique and a great attitude are present. Keep in mind that the idea behind training is to build confidence and a bond between owner and dog. Training exercises should be done in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This will encourage the puppy to want to learn.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Last time we covered a bit of everything in a way. We covered many reasons as to why the walk is important to a puppies training as well as to his overall development. We said what a walk does for him. It’s important to know this because when go to on a walk with your puppy you need to know exactly what you are doing for him. This is important because when you raise and train a puppy you need to give him the tools to become a stable and happy dog when he grows up. You don’t want him to be unstable with regards to his behavior and his attitude. This important time in his life plays such a crucial role that it should almost be enforced when you first get the puppy. Another part of raising a puppy that we discussed was the aspect of roles between you and your dog. Roles are important because they simply establish what role you play with regards to him and what role he should play when it comes to you.
As much as the walk is important, both you and your puppy knowing your roles with respect to each other are just as important. The reason for this the walk is vitally important. Knowing each other’s roles is the first step to having a healthy and beneficial relationship. The walk only strengthens that but to have these kinds of effects between you and your puppy, you need to be consistent and you need to determined. The reason I say this is because there have been quite a few people who have started this with this same intent but as the time went by, their determination began to fade and they lost all their hard work.
When you go on the walk you need to go with the intent of teaching your puppy what you think he needs to know with regards to the rules you want to set down. The purpose of the walk is not only for your puppy to go to the bathroom but for you to strengthen the bond between you as well as introduce him to the outside world. Even though that may be you need to make sure you maintain the pace. When you walk you puppy always make sure he walks next to you and not in front of you. This instills the fact that you are the leader of this walk and not him. If he pulls you make sure you stop him and let him know that you don’t want to be pulled. This is also where the consistence comes in. Every time he does something that you don’t approve of you need to make sure you reprimand him every time he does it. This shows him that his actions are not good and you don’t want him to keep doing this. This is just a basic walk though of what should happen during your walk but as you go along it will evolve based on your needs and his actions.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Often people wonder exactly when puppy training should take place. Well, the answer is as soon as possible. A puppy is able to learn things as soon as he can walk. And the earlier you start training, the more acceptable to it the puppy will be.
Training introduced at an early age will yield good results and cooperation; at a later age it will prove more difficult and meet with resistance. So, get your puppy started on the right track with some proper training, and he will become a welcome addition to your home.
A puppy’s brain grows and develops dramatically in the first six months of its life. This is a time where you can have an enormous influence on how he develops regarding his learning, socialization and emotional behavior. In fact, a puppy can start training as soon as he opens his eyes. Socialization training is very important to a puppy and it is sensitive to this during the third to sixteenth week of its life. It can prevent behavior problems, presented as aggression, at a later age. A well-socialized puppy will turn into a happy, secure dog. Initially, the puppy is around the rest of its litter. Handling by humans should start early also. As he grows he should be taken out, so he can continue to be around other people and pets. By spending time with your puppy through play, the puppy will develop a bond with you and will want to please you.
It is important to establish who is in control. A puppy that is allowed to roam as he wishes, with no limitations on behavior, will learn he is in charge. He will take signals from his setting as to how he should act. So, it is good to set restrictions. Start by setting up an eating area and his crate area. Get a crate just big enough for him to stand in. Too big a crate will allow the puppy to have an area to use as a potty. And house training is one of the first training areas you should address. Take the dog outside frequently so they have the opportunity to go outside. This way they will sense where they are supposed to go. If he messes in the house, clean it up, give him a firm ‘NO’, and take it outside. This way he will know where it should go. Try to keep his urine smell out of the house, as he will associate that with the potty area.
Puppies also love to chew on things. They will do this when they become bored. So play with your puppy and keep him entertained. Also provide him with plenty of chew toys especially if you catch him chewing on something he is not suppose to. It is also a good idea to start early in teaching the puppy not to bite people. While playing with the puppy, try to get him to bite you. When he does, say ‘ouch’ really loud to startle him and stop playing. After a few minutes go back to playing with him and keep repeating. He will get the idea.
Puppy training should be done routinely on a daily basis. And it should be consistent. Stick to the rules. And make sure the whole family does also. Dogs do have a short attention span; so make sure each session is short. It is also important to never hit the dog when he does something wrong. Instead, reward good behavior. He will get the point. Positive reinforcement for good behavior, and a firm ‘NO’ when he does something you don’t like, should do the trick.
Simple commands such as “sit”, “stay”, “down”, “come” and “no” can be taught the first year sometimes even by the 8th week. Their brains are like sponges in the early months of their lives. Say their name and commands often. They will learn through repetition. Reward them with treats initially to get them to follow a command. Later you can withhold the treats and instead offer a ‘good dog’ as a reward.
It is important during your training process, to have a great deal of patience with the puppy. You should never yell or hit your dog. Instead reward good behavior. They will respond better to this, than harsh words. Through proper training, and lots of love, your puppy will grow up to be a well adjusted, sociable, happy and obedient dog. And you will be a proud owner.
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
When it comes to a matter such as puppy care & feeding, there is a multitude of information that you need to know about. If you have a puppy, then puppy care & feeding is going to by far be one of the most important issues that you need to take into consideration.
Information About Puppy Care & Feeding
Some of the basics about puppy training & feeding remain the same regardless of what type of dog you get, however at the same time, there are also going to be many differences depending on the breed of dog.
Basically the more that you pay for the dog, especially if it is purebred, then the better puppy care & feeding you are going to have to worry about.
This is because purebreds need a lot more care in order for them to maintain their health and keep their fur looking great, and so you really have to make sure before you even purchase a purebred dog that you are going to be willing and able to take the time and effort to properly take care of it.
You are going to have to do research on the specific dog that you buy, so that you will know all of the different tips and tricks that go with each different breed, and this may take you some time but in the end of it all it is going to definitely be more than worth it.
One of the most important factors of all in regards to dog training is exercise, and this means making sure that you get the dog out for a walk at least once a day for about 20 minutes, so that they maintain a healthy weight and as well for their enjoyment.
You also are going to have to take proper care of their fur, and this means giving them a good brushing at least once a week and making sure that you use the proper shampoos and conditioners on their fur.
Just make sure that you take the time to do the proper research on the particular type of dog that you have, so that you know the necessary things that you have to do and the best way that you can go about taking care of your dog. If you do this, then you are going to be able to come out with some really great dog training results and your dog is
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Your beautiful beagle may not write fantastic stories and be the prudent companion of one of the world’s most famous cartoons, but he or she is sure to be the apple of your eye. The beagle type dog has been around for nearly 2,000 years, but only as a breed of their own since about the 1830′s. They were created from selective breeding of many different scent hound breeds including the Talbot Hound, Southern Hound and North Country Beagle. This small to medium size animal is smart, even tempered and not given to inherited diseases, which makes them the perfect pet and unfortunately subject for animal testing.
Beagle puppies have to be one of the cutest canines on the planet! Long soft ears frame a warm loving face that is primed and ready to show you affection at the drop of a hat. Being from the scent hound, these animals are natural investigators and can sniff out a mouse in an acre field in less than a minute, and this is a proven fact! All of these features of this compact dog make them a number one choice of families, hunters and even law enforcement.
If you have immediately fallen in love with the great beagle, you are probably in need of some puppy training advice. Young beagle puppies are full of boundless energy and innate curiosity, which combines for unique training issues.
Training Issues:-
Determination You see the beagle has been trained for hunting and in particularly the long chase; this means your beagle puppy training will be faced with an animal that is single minded and focused. Their extreme sense of smell makes it difficult to pull them away once they have caught a particular scent that interests them. Although they are highly intelligent, they are easily distracted by all the smells around them. For this reason, you will seldom see the beagle in obedience competitions; in fact, they are ranked lowest degree of working obedience and intelligence.
Pack Animals Genetically all dogs are descendents of the wolf, which makes them predisposed to a pack mentality. However, most dogs over the years have adapted to the single living style associated with being pets. Beagles, on the other hand have been long used as a pack dog for hunting and therefore prone to separation anxiety. You will need to be patient and understanding with them.
Exercising Your Beagle As mentioned above the beagle has been trained to hunt for long periods of time. They have extreme amounts of energy that need some form of exercise daily if possible. This does not mean you have to run them to exhaustion however; it would be a good idea to take them for a walk or play Frisbee in the park on occasion. This also helps to ward of extreme weight gain to which the breed is prone.
Conclusion Beagles are soft, loving and entertaining breed that will provide gentle companionship for you and your family for many years. Understanding the breeds inherit traits will give you a leg up on puppy training and make for a happy contented home for all concerned.
For more information on how to effectively train your Beagle, please visit: How to Train a Beagle.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, and nerve-wracking. There are so many things that can go wrong, but so many things that can go right. You must immediately begin teaching your puppy how to treat others and how to behave in your house, and you must immediately begin teaching others (especially children) how to treat the puppy and give her consistant behavioral cues.
The period of house training your puppy is especially laden with potential hurdles and setbacks. Try to keep in mind that puppy training is not a battle or a race. The most important thing is to get good habits established early, and to stick to your guns. We love them, but dogs are simple creatures and prefer stable habits and rituals. This makes it easier to prevent mistakes and set up a good precedent for later training. Establish a food and water schedule, serving your puppy at the same time every day, and take away her water bowl before bed time. (Don’t forget to replace it in the morning!) Young puppies can only hold their urine so long, generally about an hour for every month of her age, plus an extra hour. So, a three month old puppy can hold on for about four hours.
When accidents happen (and there is no way to completely avoid them), don’t freak out about it. Simply clean up the mess, use an odor neutralizer, and get on with the training. The thing is, in their simple-mindedness, dogs don’t distinguish between a ‘good’ and a ‘bad’ place to go to the bathroom. The world is their toilet, and when they feel like going, they just do it. It is a human construction to designate a special place to eliminate. Dogs do, however, have a natural instinct to keep their bedding or sleeping area clean, and you can use that to your advantage.
Make a strong distinction between your puppy’s sleeping area and her bathroom. It’s very important that, if you live in an apartment or in a house without a yard, that you buy a doggy pad for your puppy to use when you can’t take her out. It’s like a litter box for dogs, and will constitute your dog’s special place to go. If the dog considers the whole house her bedding area, she won’t want to muck it up, and will prefer to use her specially designated “bathroom” area- the doggy pad.
The process itself is fairly simple. Keep the puppy in a little penned off area, or bedding area, for most of the day. Every hour or so, bring her to the area that you have deemed acceptable, be it outside or a doggy pad, give her a verbal command (like “go potty” or “business time”) and wait for her to go. Build up the association between the word and the action– as she’s going, give the verbal command again. When she’s finished, shower her with praise. Right after a jaunt to the bathroom, you can give her some time out and about.
If you take her to the bathroom and she doesn’t go after a minute or two, bring her back to her pen and try again in twenty minutes. Try to stick to the hour schedule, though, and you’ll be rewarded for your perseverance. Yes, this means also waking up in the middle of the night to bring her to the bathroom. You can do this only twice or so a night, though, since you’ve taken her water away and she won’t have to go as often.
Remember, be patient. Your puppy is a simple creature, and training won’t happen all at once. She needs routine and reassurance. And never use physical force to train a puppy. This will only teach her to fear punishment and mistrust you. You must encourage her to try for reward and make training into a game that she is interested in winning. Best of luck!
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Shih Tzu Puppy Training
The joys of having a Shih Tzu puppy, which is also called a lion dog and chrysanthemum dog, is incomparable. You will appreciate its cute and cuddly appearance, soft and smooth fur, and adoring eyes that make it one of the most desirable pets around. Its quality as an excellent guard dog despite its small size is a bonus!
Like all dog breeds, however, you must train your lion dog to integrate fully into human society whilst staying true to its natural tendencies and temperaments. You can achieve this through proper puppy training, of which many benefits can be had.
Build Good Relationships
The basis of a good relationship with your Shih Tzu puppy is trust, which should be nurtured from the first contact. When you have mutual trust, your pet will follow your commands without the attendant displeasure, confusion and anxiety present in most untrained puppies. Of course, your pet and the people around you will appreciate your relationship. For one thing, your dog will follow commands that can put it out of harm’s way specifically with dog fights. For another thing, your family members and neighbors will appreciate your happy pet, thanks to good puppy training. Ultimately, your relationships with your dog and with other people will benefit from a well-behaved Shih Tzu, puppy or not.
Fix Behavioral Difficulties
It must be emphasized that dogs, like people, have different temperaments although certain traits can be attributed to lion dogs. In addition to their naturally sweet, trustful and playful nature, lion dogs can be very stubborn and easily distracted as well as snappy. Thus, if you are training your pet, always keep these general personality traits in mind.
When you do succeed in your puppy training, you will delightedly discover that your dog behavioral problems wonderfully vanish. You can say goodbye to poop and pee littering the house and the lawn, to neighbors being annoyed with your Shih Tzu’s bad behavior, and to children being snapped on by a temperamental puppy. In short, you will have a healthy, happy and huggable puppy that will bring plenty of joy to the family. What more can you want in a pet?
Encourage Socialization
Amongst all the dog breeds, the lion dogs are said to be the most sociable, most affectionate and most playful. You will observe that your pet constantly craves human attention and contact, which can lead to behavioral problems with both the dog and the human kinds.
Puppy training, however, minimizes the problems associated with such an attention seeker mentality. Of course, you will train your puppy in the correct ways that he should interact around other dogs and humans. Besides, you can establish who the alpha dog is in the pack, thanks to said training. In a Shih Tzu, you must assert your authority or else you will be taken over by its arrogant and dominant qualities!
So, don’t ever hesitate! As soon as you read this article, you can go ahead to my website to learn more about puppy training.
For more information on how to effectively train your Shih Tzu, please visit: Shih Tzu Puppy Training.
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
When you start your puppy training, housebreaking I’m sure is right at the top of your list.
Nobody wants to to be constantly cleaning up messes in the house left by your lovable bundle of fur, so the sooner you start the process the sooner you are going to have a puppy that knows that the the only place to go potty is outside.
One school of thought is to start the training process the moment you arrive home with your puppy. Besides, if you’ve had to drive any distance to get your new pet I’m sure everyone has to go potty and that includes the newest addition to your family.
Take your puppy to a secluded part of the yard and start your first potty training lesson. It wont hurt to also start using whatever word you want to associate with this activity. Hint: Potty and Go Potty seem to work real well. As soon as your puppy relieves himself, praise him! See? That wasn’t to hard now was it?
What you have to remember when dealing with puppy training, housebreaking is a task of patience, vigilance and being consistent. If you start your puppy on a routine, try not to vary that routine. Makes sense right?
Speaking of routines, the more you know about your puppies urges, or to be more precise, when he has to go to potty, the easier it is to to train him. Most of these are common sense tips, but it never hurts to go over them. So with that said, let’s take a look at a few.
If your puppy is brand new, usually around six to eight weeks old, that adorable little creature should be taken out at least every one to 3 hours. As he gets older naturally this is going to change.
Also, your puppy needs to be taken out first thing in the morning and last thing at night before bedtime. Get into a routine and try to stick to it! Puppy training, housebreaking especially, is a matter of repetition. Remember, you’re modifying a behavior.
Other times you need to take him out is after he eats, usually about an hour after works well. After you play with him and get him all excited, after he awakes from one of his many naps and after he has been left alone for any length of time.
Another thing you have to realize in puppy training, housebreaking is a matter of observing your puppies behaviors.
Is he or she acting restless or sniffing around or doing something that seems out of character? If he is, better take him out potty if you don’t want to find an unexpected present! Close supervision of your puppy while you are housebreaking him is absolutely essential.
Most experts agree that when you start the task of puppy training, housebreaking will normally take around 4 to 6 weeks before you can finally rest easy.
If you keep at it, use lots of praise for the good behaviors and have the patience, your efforts will pay off. And if you get stuck or want to learn even more, just the use the library at your fingertips to gain even more knowledge. It certainly cant hurt, right?
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Training a puppy is not a complicated process, but it does take time and commitment. Dogs learn through repetition so it is essential to spend enough time so that you will see results. There are no stupid dogs and it is up to the owner to uncover the dog’s intelligence.
1) If you are new to dog ownership, in doubt or if you have questions make sure to get puppy training advice.
2) Only one member of the family should be responsible for training. Others can help once the puppy has learned the commands well.
3) Don’t confuse the puppy with inconsistent commands. Use the same commands for the same desired behavior always.
4) Training periods should not go on too long because the puppy will get bored.
5) Don’t punish the dog with a lead or any object used in training or it will become afraid of training.
6) The best time to train is before you feed the puppy. The meal is a good reward after training and the puppy will look forward to it.
7) Make sure the puppy has complete confidence in you.
8) Never train while you are in a bad mood or if you are going to lose control of your emotions. Any type of training requires time and comittment. You must be consistent and you must be patient. Your puppy will learn these things and you will both be very happy. The puppy like any dog wants to please his or her master and be praised. How do you feel when you are complimented for doing a good job? After your puppy has learned one command, it is time to go on to the next just follow the puppy training advice above over and over again.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
There are many different breeds of dogs and no one of them has a monopoly on brains. Puppies are individuals just like humans. Some may be bold and some may be shy, but most of them can be molded, in fact a lot of puppies mimic the behavior of their owners. (more…)
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
There are nearly as many dog and puppy training methods as there are dog trainers; but, there are some basic elements that all successful dog and puppy training methods have in common. Follow these tips when training your canine companion and you’ll be well on the road to having a well trained dog, who is a source of great enjoyment and pride. But remember, dog training isn’t instantaneous – it is ongoing. Even when your pooch has acquired a desirable behavior it is still important to reinforce the behavior on a regular basis. Here are 10 of the most important tips to keep in mind when dog and puppy training:
1. All successful dog training programs require: patience, persistence, and consistence. This really is number one – most important – first and foremost.
2. Dogs are pack animals – use this to your advantage in your dog training
endeavor. Be sure your dog knows you are the Alpha Dog. Encourage your
dog to ‘give kisses’ (lick the back of your hand) – this is his acknowledging
you as the leader. Also rub your dog’s belly. Exposing his belly to you is a
sign of submission. It is extremely important that your dog always
remembers that you are his ‘pack leader’; and teaching him this as soon as
possible will make your dog and puppy training sessions progress much more
smoothly.
3. Remember that dogs (like humans) do make mistakes. The important thing is to correct the mistakes WHILE they are occurring – later is too late.
4. Lavishly praise and reward the behaviors you want to establish as you see them occurring during your puppy training sessions – and continue to reward whenever you see the behavior occur. This will lead to a snowballing effect: the more you reward appropriate behaviors the more they will occur – the more opportunity you will have to reward good behavior…
5. Don’t stretch dog or puppy training sessions out too long for you or your dog. Ten or fifteen minute sessions are plenty for most pups. And be aware that several short sessions are much more effective than one long marathon session. In fact, long marathon sessions are more likely to discourage you both and make you both want to give up.
6. Make your dog and puppy training time fun and positive. This should be a positive bonding experience for you and your pup.
7. Short dog training sessions are best – but sessions should occur frequently. Twice a day would be good – but once a day, every day, should be the absolute minimum for training your puppy.
8. Always end dog training sessions on a positive successful note. If either you or your dog are not in the mood for a training session, make the session short and easy that day. Only practice things you know your dog enjoys and will gladly do successfully at those times. Don’t make any session a struggle. Save the more difficult tasks for times when both you and your pup are in the proper frame of mind.
9. Reward works better than punishment. Use this knowledge to positively ‘shape’ your dog’s behavior. To do this, begin by rewarding your pup’s behaviors that come closer and closer to the precise behavior you’re trying to establish.
10. Correct inappropriate behavior from the beginning. Things that might seem cute for a puppy to do are totally unacceptable behavior for a full grown dog. Correct these behaviors from the start with your puppy – before habits form. The longer the behavior occurs the stronger the habit forms – the more difficult it will be to eliminate the behavior. Nip it in the bud!
Practice the above tips without fail during your dog and puppy training sessions. Always keep in mind that patience, persistence, and consistence are key. Throw in lavish praise and reward – and both you and your canine companion be well on your way to success. And visit http://www.e-dog-training.com for more up to date tips, advice, and information on all your dog and puppy training problems.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Puppy training is only as hard as you want it to be. Learning how to properly train you puppy is almost a necessity when you first get one. Puppy training during the first week of getting your pet is critical. (more…)
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
As a new puppy owner you would have been captured by the sincere looks and appeal of your new friend. “The two of us will become perfect friends”, you say. A puppy has a way of melting your heart that can’t be achieved with human relationships. (more…)
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
When and How Do I Train My Puppy?
Anyone who has ever had a dog knows that training a new puppy is a challenge, but essential. With any new dog, puppy training starts the day that you bring your new pet home and continues for months as they continue to learn the basics becoming a part of the family. (more…)
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