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by KayVee.INC

Puppy Dog Training – Made Simple

ABC’s of Dog Training, answering some important questions you may have about owning and raising your puppy.  “How do you make your dog sit when you tell him to and I can’t get mine to do so?”  Sound familiar?  If so, then it’s high time that you immerse yourself in undertaking a little bit of basic dog training.  Here is a good tip to start…when your puppy happens to come to you, take this opportunity to say the command “come,” as he is walking to you. When he gets to you, tell your puppy, “good boy, good come” in a higher tone of voice. This will help your dog know when he is behaving appropriately and give him him confidence to take on more training.

In some ways, young puppies are like young children… training goes a lot easier if you start early and are consistent. Keeping an eye on your dog is very important in the first few weeks after bringing them home. That is where you will get the most progress in your training.  When your dog does something you don’t like,  it is imperative that you let him know during the act, immediately.  Say for example, he lifts his leg on the houseplant, if you have been watching him before he did it you will be able to stop him with a clap or a “sssst” sound.  If you are close enough you can nip him in the rear or side with your hand. Use your hand like a dog would use their mouth.  Say, “no” in a deeper tone of voice.  Right away, show them what you want them to do, where to go, what to chew, ect.

Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. Dog training is simple with crate training as it makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother. Take them outside to where the designated potty area is and give the command, “potty”, or whatever word you choose to use for that command.  If your puppy goes potty right then, praise him with your voice while he is going potty. When he is done, pet him and praise him again.  If he doesn’t go right away, make sure your dog is comfortable, wait two minutes or so.  If he still doesn’t go, put him back in his crate and wait 10 to 30 minutes or so and repeat the process again.  Do this for a day or two and your puppy dog will be potty trained! Keep it up!  If you get your puppy from a breeder, ask them if they have already started the process of crate training the puppies before they come home with you. This is a great way to instill positive training for a lifetime from the beginning. If you are a breeder and do this with your litters, great job! If you are thinking of breeding, this method will make your life and the new owners of the puppies life so much better from the start.

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If your Dog or Puppy is driving you crazy with it’s excessive barking, whining or chewing, or if your dog is too aggressive and bites or growls at your visitors, you need an immediate remedy.  Make a checklist to go through to stop annoying behavior. Ask yourself, does my puppy need food or water?  Does he need exercise?  Does he want to play?  It’s a good idea to have a dog run available in your yard to let him release excess energy if you don’t have time to take him for a walk.  Is there something causing your dog pain?   Groom your dog or have him professionally groomed to find out. Sometimes groomers will find skin problems and areas that are susceptible to tangles, burrs, or rashes.  If he is barking at your visitors, ask yourself, does he feel safe?  Am I the one in charge of the house or does he feel like it’s his job now?  Make sure you are the “alpha dog.”  His dog crate will keep him feeling safe, close to you inside the house, and away from your visitors.  Always make sure he has a good bone or toy to chew available in his crate to curb boredom.

Training your dog is the basic and fundamental steps to communicating and teaching your dog proper obedience and good behavior.  Your friends will feel welcome in your home and appreciate your dog being there instead of being annoyed by your dog. Take your puppy with you to visit friends and family, they will be impressed with you! Once you are communicating with your dog and she understands what is acceptable doggy behavior she will be happy to please you and anyone else who wants to communicate with her as well.

Professional free advice on dog training, puppy training, behavior, temperament, and raising the family puppy dog can be made simple when you apply the guidelines I have outlined for you here.  You can dig deep into an issue your dog is having and you will find that it all comes back to the fundamentals. Be the leader of your pack, use body language to communicate and you will have an easy time of training your puppy. Enjoy the precious time you spend with your adorable puppy, and the years to come with your loyal dog.

Puppy Dog Training Made Simple has been written expressly to help the average dog owner understand his or her pet and train it to be a well-behaved and happy dog. Click here to learn more about training your puppy dog.

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