There are many factors involved in training a puppy effectively, you can't just care for their physical needs. A puppy will also have emotional needs, showing them lots of love and affection is part of it but it does not end there. You need to learn about normal behavioral patterns and what type of training will result in a positive response from your new little companion. If you do your research and use proper training methods you will certainly see good results for all your hard work and have a friend for life.

Dogs would like you to believe that they are not really furry people. In fact they are not, but majority of them like, perhaps even pleased, to be treated as human beings. If you are one of the people, you will have a comfortable place to relax, delicious food to eat, and can demand attention and get it. And that is what most these dogs get and perhaps even in bigger measure than humans! And the pudding is, they have all the luxuries but absolutely no responsibilities " what a life!

Generally, it is OK to treat your dog like a person - but don't expect your dog to act like a person. Dogs just don't and can't think and act like humans. This is especially vital to remember when training a puppy. Just because a dog isn't like a human doesn't mean he isn't wonderful, but you do need to remember the differences with a new puppy. No matter what the breed, your puppy has the heart and spirit of a wolf buried inside him.

Dogs would also want you to know that they don't understand English. Until you teach them what a word means, they won't understand it even if you keep repeating it louder and louder. In nature, dogs aren't very vocal. This means that in obedience training, they won't understand words until it has been associated with the appropriate action many, many times over. English is a foreign language to them. It's both unfair and unrealistic to expect your puppy to respond to a command that he has not been properly taught.

After all puppies are puppies and without proper guidance, they would do just as puppies (or grown up dogs). Their basic slogan seems to be, eat if the food smells good and turn it over if it smells bad. When you know how the puppies are going to behave, the puppy obedience training can stop that distasteful behavior of the puppy and provide the necessary outlet to utilize the energy of your dog and his natural dog acts.

It is reasonable to expect regression at times during training, so don't let yourself get exasperated, your dog will know it and respond accordingly. You may have seen your dog follow the same command successfully many times , so it can be disappointing when failure strikes, but if you arm yourself with knowledge and plan ahead you can successfully work through any set backs your pup may have.

There are different hypotheses explaining the reason for learning regression in the puppy training process, or in any facet of life. Among the most popular of these is that regression takes place while the brain is transmitting data from short into long-term memory storage. Regardless of the cause, you can take advantage of it and see it as the training opportunity it really is.

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Most new dog owners don't look forward to the task of house training a puppy. It can be pretty confusing when you hear different advice from almost everyone you talk to.

Don't despair. I've got six tips that you can use to make the house training process a lot easier on you and your new puppy.

Tip #1: Have A Regular Feeding Schedule For Your Puppy

Some dog owners like the idea of free feeding their dogs. This means they leave a bowl of food out all day, letting their dog eat whenever he's hungry. While free feeding is convenient for you as a dog owner, it can create a problem when you're housebreaking a new dog. It's much easier to potty train a dog if you follow a schedule and feed him at the same time each day.

Dogs are like us. After eating, they usually need to go potty. With a consistent meal schedule, you'll have a lot more control over when he needs to go potty. This means a lot fewer accidents for your new puppy.

Tip #2: Follow A Consistent Potty Schedule

Even though your puppy will be going potty after his meals, you will also need to take him outside as often as you can throughout the day. Create a potty schedule above and beyond meal time, and follow it - taking your puppy out at the same time each day.

By following a potty break schedule, you'll remember to get your new puppy outside during the day. Puppies thrive on schedules because they give them a real sense of security. When they don't know what to expect from day to day, puppies become anxious. This anxiety can easily lead to digestive problems - and that makes the whole house training process much harder.

Tip #3: Pick a "Potty" Command To Use - Then Use It Every Time He Goes Potty

Pick a command word that you are comfortable using -- no matter where you are or who you're with. Here are a few common commands: "potty" "go potty" "go peepee" and "tinkle."

Once you decide on a command to use, you should say it every time you want your puppy to go potty. At first, don't ever say it until you are in the exact spot you want him to go. As he gets older, you'll be able to open the door and say "go potty" - or whatever command you are using- and he'll run over to the right place and go potty all by himself.

Tip #4: Never Scold Your Dog for Having An Accident

Almost every puppy has an accident while house training - some more than others. When this happens, always remain calm. Don't scold him - and whatever you do, never rub his nose in it. This is not just outdated advice it's also completely ineffective.

As with all dog training, positive reinforcement is much more effective than negative. Making your puppy feel bad when he makes a mistake doesn't work. You want to teach him that good things happen when he goes potty in the right place. Which brings us to the next potty training tip

Tip #5: Praise and Reward Him When He Gets It Right

Just as you would reward your puppy for sitting when you say "sit" - you should always reward him when he goes potty outside in the right place.

It's a good habit to combine sincere praise with some kind of reward. Rewards can be showing him love and affection, giving him a tasty treat, or spending a few minutes playing with him. Whatever you choose, it's vital that your puppy is rewarded immediately so he remembers that going potty means getting a reward.

To start, be sure to praise him verbally while he's actually going potty. Use a friendly, happy voice and say "Good boy! Good potty!" As soon as he's finished, immediately give him the reward. You can toss his favorite ball for a game of fetch, or if you're on a walk, bounce it and let him catch it. You could also give him a treat or belly rub.

Again, be sure to reward him immediately. Praise combined with affection, treats or play will make your puppy happy - and he'll soon associate going potty at the right time and place with happiness and joy.

Tip #6: Crate Training Your Puppy Means Less Accidents

Crate training is a topic all on it's own, but here is why you'd be smart to consider it when house breaking your puppy

When you crate train your puppy, you're able to kennel him when you can't watch him yourself. Dogs are den animals, and they don't like to soil their dens. This means your puppy will "naturally" wait until you've taken him out of his crate before he goes potty.

The key is to never leave your puppy in his crate for long periods of time - and to take him out to go potty immediately when you let him out. What's great is he will usually have to go potty when you let him out - and by taking him outside, he'll be doing it when and where you want him to!

Your new puppy will love you as much as you love him - maybe even more. These six potty training tips will help you quickly housebreak your new puppy. By giving him the proper training, he'll become a dog everyone will love being around.

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