Relationships and Womens World

Puppies are so cute. I think they are made that way so it’s easy to forgive them for peeing all over the floor and chewing up anything they can get their little teeth on. It takes time and patience to train a puppy but there are a few things to know that will make it a little easier. Read on then check the links in the article for more resources on how to train a puppy.

Training your puppy is very important to a great relationship with your pet. An untrained puppy turns into an untrained dog which can lead to big problems. Puppies are usually very willing to be trained – they just don’t know it yet. The first 20 weeks (5 months) of a puppies life is the most valuable learning time. Its little brain is like a sponge and soaks up everything you teach it.

Here are some things to keep in mind when you are learning how to train a puppy:

* Positive reinforcement is the best method to use when puppy training. Never hit him. He will learn not to trust you and if he doesn’t trust you, he won’t learn from you. Reinforce good behavior with dog treats and lots of praise.
* Use simple one word commands like “sit” and “stay”. Don’t use them in a sentence like “Now I want you to sit down like a good boy”. Just simply say “sit”.
* Never give up on your puppy. You have to stick with it. You can’t work with him one day and not the next. You have to be very consistent. It’s a lot of work but it will pay off in the end.
* Train your puppy one skill at a time. After he learns one skill, then move on to the next one.

Enrolling your pet in puppy training classes can be a good thing, but the price is usually pretty high. If you don’t have the time or money to devote to that then you should look into the many programs you can purchase online to teach your dog at home.