Simple Tips For Training A Puppy

Who’s the boss at your place? You or baby Bruiser? Would you like to regain control? Try these simple puppy training tips to ensure that you remain the top dog in your house.

We are just going to cover a few simple but effective aspects for training puppies here.

Who am I?

Once you have decided on a great and unique moniker for your new best friend, you need to teach it to your puppy. There is no point giving your pup a great name if your dog never realizes it is his name. After you have christened your puppy with the grooviest dog name of all time you will then have to teach your puppy his new label. If your dog looks totally clueless start by calling “Puppy” as well as the new label. Generally, you can get a pup’s attention by using the term “puppy”. When you get your puppy’s attention with the new name it is important to praise, reward, treat or cuddle. Your puppy will quickly learn that it is in his best interests to pay attention when you use his name.

If you are going to rouse on your dog just say “No”, do not add their name as well. Generally, new puppies will realize within a week what their name is. Be sure to use the name frequently when talking to your puppy.

Coming on command.

For the well-being and safety of everyone, it is important that your dog is obedient enough to come when you call. Once your dog recognizes his name it is time to start teaching him to come . Call your dog’s name in a friendly voice. For example “Rover come here”. When your dog comes over reward with praise, food or a cuddle. Your dog needs to associate “Come” with pleasant things. If you call your dog over for a beating or a rousing he may never come again when you call him.

Sit.

Another extremely important concept for your dog to understand is “Sit”. This can be a lifesaver later on when your overgrown pup is jumping on everyone in sight. It will also be easier for you to leash train when your dog understands the meaning of the word “sit”. Luckily, teaching “sit” is relatively simple.

Start off by saying “Sit” and pushing gently on your dog’s butt. This will naturally result with your puppy in the desired position of sitting. At this moment reward your pup. Do this several times at each session. It will not be long before your puppy totally understands the meaning of the word “sit”. Once this trick has been mastered you will need to keep reinforcing it by repeating several times daily.

Training a puppy need not be frustrating. Use puppy training time as an opportunity to build love and respect between you and your puppy. Dogs need and respect rules to keep them in their proper place in your home. Puppy obedience is as important to your dog’s well-being as food and shelter.

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