Introduction
If you take the time and effort to train a puppy, then you’ll be rewarded with a happy, obedient dog for all its life. This blog will look at the best puppy training tips to help you find success with your puppy.
Tips On Choosing A Puppy
With such a wide variety of dog breeds to choose from, how do you know what type of puppy will be best for you and your family? Here are a few tips on choosing a puppy:
Size is probably the best criteria to start with when choosing a new puppy. Although this sounds obvious, you need to know before choosing a cute little pup how big it will be as an adult dog. Then you need to factor in how big your space is; having a large dog in a small flat won’t be much fun for either of you. Another thing to remember is that the cost of dog food can vary considerably depending on how big your dog is, so if money is a consideration you need to budget for this. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Train A Puppy To Sit
Getting a puppy to sit is one of those basic commands that every owner wants their pet to learn. Think about how active a pup can be – getting him to sit is an achievement to be proud of. Luckily, it’s easy to learn how to train a puppy to sit; it’s one of the easiest commands. In addition, it’s a useful way to quickly control him if the need arises. Read the rest of this entry »
Puppy And Child Training Tips
There are a few things to consider before acquiring a puppy if you have children, and there are ways of ensuring that both can interact safely.
Do your research carefully, and choose a dog breed known for being child-friendly. Highly-strung and hard to train dog breeds aren’t what you want around kids. Size is another consideration; how big will the adult dog be, and will it suit small kids?
Puppy Training Options
It’s a big step, taking on a new puppy and training it. If you don’t make a good job of it you’ll end up with a situation that’s not great for the puppy or the family and household. That’s why, despite the cuteness of a pup, many people opt for an older dog – one who already knows the basic commands. No going through housebreaking, stopping barking or teaching to sit, stay or come. There are options, though, when it comes to puppy training: Read the rest of this entry »
Successful Puppy House Training
It must be said, puppy house training is not the most fun part of having your new pet. That’s partly because a puppy is like a toddler; easily distracted, forgetful, with a short attention span and a tendency to try and test the person in charge. There are a few simple rules you can follow though that will lead to successful puppy house training. Read the rest of this entry »
Getting Your Puppy Used To Grooming
Your puppy’s physical state influences the way he feels and the way others perceive you as the owner. It’s important, therefore, to keep your puppy’s coat in good condition. If you begin to groom as young as possible, your puppy will quickly get used to this type of handling and won’t struggle during the process.
In order to get your puppy used to being groomed, you should start with a good knowledge of the most basic of dog grooming techniques, and that’s brushing. Read the rest of this entry »
Training To Stop Puppy Biting
One of the most important parts of puppy training is to stop puppy biting. Although biting is a natural part of your puppy’s behaviour, if left unchecked it can lead to you having a potentially dangerous situation as the dog grows. If you don’t want to run the risk of your grown dog biting someone, you need to put a good training plan into action from the outset. No-one wants to end up with a dog that bites people or other animals. Read the rest of this entry »
Teaching Your Puppy To Come When Called
One of the principal skills you will teach your puppy is when to come when called. Puppies love to explore, and smell things, and if you want them to pay attention to your command you need to make it rewarding for them to do so. In other words, make yourself more interesting than the surrounding attractions.
Puppy Training Basics
When it comes to training a puppy, there are several basic guidelines you need to follow. This will ensure that you and your puppy enjoy the process, it’s easier to do and the outcome is a happy and well-behaved dog. Read the rest of this entry »
