If you just got a brand new puppy, congratulations! You're in for a very fun yet frustrating time. One second, you'll be smiling at him for being so cute, while the next second, you'll want to scream at him for breaking something in the house. So when it comes to a puppies training, the sooner you do it, the better off you're going to be.
Even though it is crucial to train your puppy quickly, you still must be patient. Let's face reality. This is something different for the puppy to deal with. You are going to have to give him some time. He is not going to learn everything the first day when he comes to his new house.
The first portion of the puppy training should concentrate on limits. What is the puppy allowed to do? Where can it go? These are the things that have to be answered, and the best way to do it is to watch him. See where he goes when indoors. If he ventures into a closet, be prepared to firmly say "NO". The dog will soon recognize the tone in your voice, and associate it with his location in the house. This tells the puppy that the closet is off limits.
You should be sure to walk him often on a leash. It is not only good for physical stimulation, it also helps reinforce that he is to do his business outside. After he has relieved himself, be sure to reward him with a treat so that he knows he has learned well.
One of the most frustrating things for new dog owners is when the dog will just not stop barking. You just want peace and quiet, but the dog on the other hand couldn't care less, right? Well - it's not like the dog is barking on purpose just to upset you. You've got to start becoming more aware of the "dog's barking trends".
Make an attempt to be more aware. What is the reason for it? Is this a situation that is very noticeable that makes him bark or is this an indirect cause? Many times a dog will bark when he is in a strange situation. Dogs normally guard their territory and they will bark at people, like they are letting them know "stay away from my personal space".
The real key to get your dog to stop barking is to simply be prepared. Know what's the cause of it and act upon it before he starts barking. For instance, if the dog barks at the mailman, be prepared for it. You should have some idea of when your mailman delivers the mail everyday. Around that time, put a leash on your dog. When you start to see the mail car give a little tug on the leash, before he even gets a chance to bark. It's a nice jolt to the system.
A great tool for outdoor training is a water gun. When you see a situation that would set your dog barking, squirt him before he starts. This will build an association with the barking and being squirt. To fully drive the message home, be sure to give positive feedback in the form of treats or other rewards when your dog remains quiet in these situations without having to be squirt.
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