How to Stop a Puppy From Biting

By Training A Puppy | Dog Training

Learning how to prevent or stop your puppy from biting is an essential skill that must be honed by every responsible dog owner. Granted, we have all seen news reports about a member of the public or a family member being mauled by a dog. The duty is on responsible dog owners to prevent or stop biting as part of their puppy training.

Generally, puppies use their mouths to not only explore their environment but to play with other puppies as well. Without their litter mates, puppies are likely to turn to their owners to play. If not discouraged, they will include their bites and nips in their play too. While this biting and nipping may be cute at the start, it will most certainly feel less so once your cute 15-pound puppy has grown into an 80-pound dog.

Training your puppy to stop from biting is therefore something that should be done when your pet is still small. The earlier you commence this process, the easier it will be to break the biting habit before your neighbors and friends become too petrified to visit your house. Below, we take a look at how to stop a puppy from biting in 4 easy ways.

Puppy Bite Inhibition

Puppy bite inhibition is a puppy’s ability to control the intensity of their bite and their ability to control when and when not to bite. Training a puppy not to bite is arguably the most important lesson they will ever learn. The way you train your puppy will determine their entire future and the dog they will become. A dog’s character, temperament, and behavior habits are all formed during puppyhood. For this reason, it is important to start training as early as possible.

Bite inhibition training is a sub category of behavior training. Behavior training is really behavior modification training. It is the process of adjusting a dog’s natural habits to mesh better with our lifestyle and the society in which we live. Dog’s are the most happy when we are happy. This is why you should convey a clear message to them all the time and let them know that biting a person is not acceptable.

Up to 8 weeks of age, puppies are normally still in their litter. During nursing and play-fighting, they are corrected for biting too rough by their mother and siblings. By the time a puppy makes it home, assuming they were properly socialized, they have a pretty good understanding of bite inhibition with other puppies and dogs.

For the most part, they teach themselves bite inhibition with other dogs during puppyhood. However, pet owners need to supplement their development by teaching them proper behavior towards people.

Generally speaking, dogs love to make people happy. They almost never do anything out of malice, so puppy biting is usually a misunderstanding. When a dog does something that ends up hurting, we usually react with a few upset words and an angry tone.

When a puppy is calm, they can interpret tones relatively easy. But if they are biting, they are probably too excited to be able to focus on tones. In this case, the pitch and following actions are the most important parts. When it comes to bite training, you have to react differently than what is natural to you. Instead, you must react the way a dog would if they were bitten.

How to Stop a Puppy from Biting

It’s important for your puppy to learn that, what may seem like him to be playful fun, can actually be a painful experience for humans when his teeth come into contact with skin.

Mouthing is a natural action for a dog. Just as humans use their hands, dogs use their mouths. When we play with a dog, in general we use our hands and the dog responds by using his mouth – puppies are like children and your puppy will not know how hard he can ‘mouth’ you unless you show him – the way you do this is to remember to protest when he is too rough – by saying “Ouch”.

You also need to remember that puppies teethe – just like babies do, and the process of them loosing their baby teeth can be painful and uncomfortable, in the same way that human babies struggle with the growth of teeth, so do puppies and it can affect some dogs more than others. You have to be appreciative of this and therefore attentive to the fact that there will be a temptation/need for the puppy to nibble things – you just need to make sure that he doesn’t nibble people.

Get loud

Puppies love to gently bite when you are petting them or rubbing their belly. However, to let them know that this behavior is inappropriate, one needs to get loud.

As soon as your puppy touches your skin with its teeth, it is advisable to let out a loud yelp or squeal before walking away from it and avoiding eye contact for several seconds. This will undoubtedly startle it whilst also letting it know that it hurt you and that the behavior will not be condoned.

Alternatively, you can use other noise makers such as an empty can filled with rocks which you ought to shake and say a firm ‘No!’ each time your puppy bites. Puppies detest the sound of loud noises, especially when they are unexpected. By using such tactics, you can help your puppy break its biting habit.

Employ toys

Unfortunately, your puppy is unlikely to know that your hands are not the same thing as their favorite toy. This means that they will bite your skin in much the same way that they would their favorite ball or another dog.

Instead, encourage your puppy to chew on its toys. The minute that your pet begins to gnaw on your feet or fingers, replace that body part with one of its teething toys. Also, ensure that there are plenty of toys available for your pup to chew on as it distracts them from other chewable items such as your hands or ankles.

For instance, you could keep a toy in your pocket as you move around the house and immediately your puppy starts nipping at your feet, pull it out and distract him. Do this several times and your puppy will learn to let you move around without biting.

It is useful for the puppy to have a selection of toys to play with, teddies, chews, Kong Toys and other items that you don’t mind being damaged by sharp, needle teeth – old slippers seem to be favourites.

Thumb use

In cases of extreme puppy biting, one may have to resort to physical measures. This, however, does not mean punishing your pet or any physical disciplinary act. Rather, as soon as your pup uses its teeth to touch your hands, yell out a firm ‘No!’ and then proceed to place your thumb under its tongue. Hold this position for several seconds whilst ensuring that you do not press too tightly. Remember, your intention is to prevent him from biting as opposed to harming him.

Bitter deterrents

If other methods are unsuccessful at preventing puppy biting, you could try deterrent sprays which have a bitter taste. These are especially effective if your pet is fond of chewing on things such as furniture.

Begin by applying the deterrent on your hand (gloved or otherwise) during play. As soon as your puppy starts to lick and bite your hand, it will encounter a bitter taste in its mouth which should instill in it that nipping on your hands in the future will not be a pleasant encounter.

Conclusion

Needless to say, there are few things that are as exciting as having a new puppy in your household. While they are a joy to behold, they can also be quite hard to handle, especially when it comes to biting. This natural behavior needs to be reined in before those cute puppy teeth turn into adult teeth which is why the above tips are crucial in your puppy eventually learning that biting is not acceptable behavior.

How to Train a Puppy Basic Manners and Obedience

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How to Teach Your Puppy Basic Manners

Your puppy’s first manners at home will be dictated by cause and effect. If she does something that gives her pleasure or gets attention from you, then she will be more likely to repeat it. For this reason, you may find that a pup who has nothing given to her to chew on will end up gnawing on the furniture. If you get excited when she jumps during greetings, this will reinforce her behavior.

To redirect a jumping puppy, you should encourage everyone in the household to do the following:

– Ignore the puppy when she jumps for attention.

– When she is excited and wishes to greet you, shake a treat cup or throw her favorite toy on the floor. After she gets all of her paws on the floor, then get down on her level.

– Put all of the objects that she wants on her level. Don’t place them on counters and tables. Discourage interest in jumping by interrupting her as soon as you see her looking at places where she is not allowed to go. After you have distracted her, then redirect her to one of her toys.

You may find that you have problems keeping your puppy away from the table at mealtimes. You can deal with this issue by placing her in her bed or crate with a toy and encouraging everyone to ignore her during the meal. Remember to take care of any pressing needs that your puppy may have before you start your meal.

To take care of any chewing problems, buy some items that your puppy would like to chew. Whenever she gets bored or restless, direct her to those items. If you do catch her chewing on something she shouldn’t be, then distract her and redirect her to the permissible items.

Sit, Stand, and Down

There are two different methods for showing your puppy how to sit. You should choose the one that works best for your puppy.

– Go down in front of your puppy. Hold onto a treat as a lure. First, let the puppy sniff the treat. Then, say “sit” as you put the food above her head. Most likely, she will naturally sit down to eat the treat. If she tries to back up instead, then place your other hand on her rump and gently push her into a sitting position. Make sure that you praise her. Give her the treat when she sits. You should give it to her regardless of whether she needed help or not.

– Get down next to your puppy. Put one hand on her chest and the other behind her rear legs. Tell her to sit as you guide her into a sitting pose. As soon as she is sitting, give her the reward.

To teach puppy to lie down, start with her sitting on your left. Kneel down and put your left hand on her shoulders. Place your right hand just behind her front legs. Say “down” while you press gently on her shoulders. At the same time, scoop her legs out until she is lying down. Reward her.

To teach her to stand, first, get your puppy to sit. Hold some food near her nose, say “stand,” and slowly bring your hand forward and slightly down. Encourage her to move forward by patting your leg. When her bottom is off of the floor, lower your hand with the food so that it is level with her chest. Push your hand towards her chest so that her chin drops and her nose is pointing towards the floor. Reward her when she is standing properly.

Stay, Come, and Follow

To get your puppy to stay, put her in a sit on your left side. Turn your body to face her. Keep the leash slack. Hold up your hand to her face and say “stay.” Take a step back. Wait a few seconds and go back to where you were. Place one foot on the leash. Say your release word and give a reward.

To teach puppy to come, first, sit in a squat position. Open your arms wide. Tell her to come. If she starts coming to you, give her some praise. If she doesn’t come to you, go slowly to her. Guide her back to the spot where you called her. Give her praise the whole time.

One way to teach her to follow you is to carry treats with you when you are walking. Let her smell the treats and walk away from her. She will most likely start to follow you.

Basic Lure and Reward Training: How to Train a Puppy

There are various methods of training your puppy. One of these methods is lure and reward training. The idea is simple: you simply use a toy or treat to get your puppy to do what you want her to. The lure needs to be something that your dog likes. It also cannot be something that she gets in her normal day-to-day activities.

When you use a lure and reward method, you need to pinpoint the actions or behaviors that you want your puppy to do.

Ideally, the lure should be used only in the early stages of your puppy’s training. When she learns what the expected behavior is, then you should taper off the lure.

The lure should not be taken away suddenly. If you do this, then your puppy is likely to stop doing the desired behavior. Rather it should be tapered off.

Using Food to Reward Your Puppy

There are various pros and cons with respect to using food as a reward for puppy training. One pro is that you are practically guaranteed a positive response when you use a treat that excites your puppy. However, the corresponding con is that your puppy may become dependent on food treats to display positive behavior at all. Another con is that food rewards do not demand any respect on the part of the puppy, and this may deter from the bonding and training process.

Puppy Potty Training

By Training A Puppy | Dog Training

Potty training a puppy (also known as house training) is training your puppy to use a designated toilet area either in the garden or in the home. This process can begin when the puppy is around 8 weeks old. Depending on where you purchased your puppy from, some puppies are already somewhat housetrained. If your puppy isn’t house trained, you can start encouraging them to use a specific area as soon as you bring them home.

How Long Does it Take to Potty Train a Puppy?

There is no scientifically proven time frame for potty training a puppy. Successful house training depends on your puppy’s age, their breed and how you approach the training process. To make potty training as fast and efficient as possible, the following factors are essential:

Potty Training Method

There are different approaches to conducting house training. Which one you choose depends on your own personal preferences, but we highly recommend researching all available approaches before deciding which one will suit you and your lifestyle. Essentially, there are two styles of potty training.

Where you live will have an impact on which approach you choose. If you live in an apartment, you could choose either option. If you live in a property with access to a garden, your approach may be slightly different if you ultimately want your puppy to use a designated outdoor area once fully trained.

Pee Pad

Pee pads are generally 30cm x 30cm square pieces of absorbent pads that soak up waste. They usually contain some form of ammonia which your puppy recognizes as a place to eliminate. They are cheap, mostly effective and a great way to introduce your pup to using a specific toilet area.

However, we’ve noticed that puppies occasionally like to chew on them. If left unsupervised, your pup can shred these pads into tiny little pieces that you will find all over!

A disadvantage of using pee pads is that once your pup learns to go in that particular spot, they are likely to always recognize that spot as their toilet area. It’s a good idea to get them to focus on the pad rather than the area. You can do this by having more than one pad available, and rewarding them each time they eliminate on the pad.

Crate Training

Our preferred method to potty train our puppies is using a crate. We’ve experimented with using both pee pads and crates over the years. So far, crate training has been the most efficient way to house train a puppy. Dogs do not like to make a mess of their dens. If you can train them to use the crate as their den, you will very quickly be able to house train them.

When new puppy owners ask us how long it takes to potty train a puppy, we immediately recommend crate training. You can house train your pup in a matter of weeks! Crate training is especially useful if you are not able to be at home with your puppy all day.

Consistency with Potty Training

Your ability to persevere with training is a key component to quickly potty train your puppy. If you follow a consistent routine with specific actions, your puppy will very quickly learn the desired behaviour because they know what happens next.

Once they know what is expected of them, they can remember the next step in the sequence. In this case it means ‘I pee in this area = I get a treat”. Puppies like routine. Especially in those first few months at home! Being consistent means you are able to firmly settle the routine in their minds.

When accidents happen

Never use violence to train your puppy. The most successful way to approach training is by using positive reinforcement. When they behave correctly, they are rewarded with a treat. When they do not behave correctly, they do not get a treat. This is a very simple method to leverage your puppies self-interests i.e food. Violence and punishment can instil fear in into your puppy and may slow down the training process.

Positive reinforcement

Make use of incentives, treats and play time to reward your puppy. It is the most effective method to train them. They are positively motivated to get what they want by carrying out the desired actions. Once your puppy knows that they will be rewarded for good behaviour, they will very quickly learn to do what is being asked of them. Respect your puppy’s individual development and ability to learn. This way, you will form a healthy relationship with them that will last a lifetime.

As you can see from these factors, each puppy will be different. How long it takes to potty train a puppy is unique to each dog, but you can speed up the process. Plan, implement and revise the training as they grow. Be gentle with your puppy, and yourself. You are both learning about each other. Make training fun, happy and positive – and your puppy will be settled into their new home in no time at all!

Training Your Puppy to Lay Down

By Training A Puppy | Dog Training

Training your puppy to lay down is a great way to teach them how to stay in the position that you have told them. This is also an important part of reinforcing to your puppy that you are the leader of the pack and that they should obey your commands.

There are a few different methods that you can use when teaching the ‘lay down’ command, and you should try them all to see which your dog best responds to.

Many people find that the ‘down’ command is easier to teach once your dog has mastered the ‘sit’ command. So if you haven’t already followed the steps to teach your puppy how to sit, then you should do this before commencing with training your puppy to lay down.

One of the most basic ways to teach your puppy to lay down is to start saying ‘down’ every time you see your puppy is about to lay down of its own accord. This will start the mental association with laying down and the ‘down’ command.

Remember to always use a firm but friendly tone when you are training your puppy. It’s important to show that you are in control, while also not making them feel intimidated. Also, remember to praise your puppy every time they follow a command that you give, they will soon start associating correct behaviors with being praised and will want to please you every time you give a command.

To get into training your puppy to lay down, first give the ‘sit’ command so that you have your dogs attention. Then, firmly say down and pat the floor in front of you. If your dog needs some additional pointers, you can either push gently on their shoulders so that their legs give way, or you can take their two front legs and lay them in the down position.

Once your puppy is in the correct position, you need to praise them so they understand what you want them to do.

As an alternative, it is possible to train your puppy to lay down using a leash and collar. Once again, have them sitting with their full attention on you. Give the ‘down’ command and gently pull the leash towards the floor. Another trick that works well in combination with this is to hold a small piece of liver treat near their nose, and move your hand downwards towards the floor.

Your puppy’s nose should follow the strong and tempting smell of this treat until they are in the downward position. Always remember to praise your puppy once they are in the desired position, this is a great way of showing your puppy how you want them to respond to a given command.

Not all puppies will follow this command immediately, so keep training in short, regular bursts so that your puppy regards training as something fun and is focused on what you are trying to achieve.

Remember that persistence and consistency are the two most important points in training your puppy!

How To Train a Puppy To Come

By Training A Puppy | Dog Training

Many people struggle when it comes to training their puppy the ‘come’ command, but yet it’s another very useful part of puppy training that you can use in an infinite number of situations. If you are lucky enough to live in an area that allows your dog to walk freely off leash, or even if you would enjoy taking your puppy to dog parks to socialize, then the come command will be especially useful.

When you train your dog to come when called, you are building an extra level of trust that will allow your dog to have some additional freedom, while you are safe in the knowledge that they will return to you when called.

The ultimate goal that you are trying to reach when you train your puppy to come when called, is to get to the stage where no matter what else is going on, your puppy will return to you immediately and give you their undivided attention.

How To Train a Puppy To Come at Home

The most frequent obstacle that people face when trying to teach their puppy to come is that they try too hard too soon. In fact, the best way to train a puppy to come command is to start at home when it is relatively quiet and when your puppy is nearby. Tell your puppy to sit, and then take one or two steps back.

When you make the ‘Come’ command, use a light and happy voice, and introduce a gesture such as patting the fronts of your thighs, to show the puppy that you are excited and want them to come to you. When your puppy responds, be sure to praise them for their efforts. Next, you should again tell your puppy to sit, but this time move a little further away. And repeat the process.

Keep following these steps until you are at the other end of your garden and your puppy is still coming to you. If at any stage, they don’t respond, simply move a few steps closer. It may take a few weeks before you can have trained your puppy to come from a distance, but this is okay, just keep having short practice sessions every day.

How To Train a Puppy To Come Anywhere

After you have trained your puppy to come in the safety of your own yard, it’s time to move on to practicing the come command in public. Of course, there will be many more distractions for your puppy here, so it’s advisable to keep them on a leash. If your puppy gets distracted as you practice, simply give the leash a small tug until they come running to you.

One of the most important points of training your puppy to come is to ensure that you never scold your puppy once they have come to you. By doing this, your puppy will associate coming to you with a bad experience, and will stop responding as explained in this article on Petsium.com. If you need to correct bad behavior, always go to your puppy, rather than undo all the hard work you have put into training your puppy to come when called.

Training Your Puppy to Sit

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Sit is one of the most important commands that you can teach your puppy, as you can use the command in a multitude of different situations to control your puppy’s behavior. When your puppy learns how to sit, they will be learning how to give you their full attention, which means that you can use it to lead into another command, or simply to ask as a way to distract your dog from danger.

Many dog trainers will tell you that the most important reason for your puppy to learn the sit command is for safety – because if your puppy is about to run across the road, the sit command can avoid potential disaster.

How to Train Puppy to Sit

Luckily, training your puppy to sit is a relatively easy thing to do, because it is already a natural position, the only thing that you really have to teach is the command when to sit.

Unlike cats, dogs are unable to flex their spines which means that when they need to look upwards past a certain point, they need to be sitting to be able to do so. Because of this there are two separate methods that you can use to teach your dog the sit command.

Call you dog to come to you, and make sure that it is standing facing you, so that you can look each other in the eye. When you first start training your puppy to use the sit command, it’s best if you can crouch down so that you can obtain better eye contact. By doing this, you can ensure that you have your puppy’s attention, making the training much easier.

Next, you need to tell your puppy to sit. Still looking them in the eye, firmly say ‘Sit!’ in a strong, controlled voice. At the same time, push gently down on your puppy’s back legs to make them sit. Some dogs are resilient to this method, in which case you can use the alternative.

Again, using a controlled voice and maintaining eye contact, firmly say ‘Sit!’. This time, have a small piece of food or treat, and hold it just above your puppy’s nose, slowly raising it back and over their head, and they will naturally sit to follow the food.

Remember that each time your puppy follows the command; you need to shower them with praise. Use an excited voice and tell them ‘good dog!’, ‘clever boy!’ and give them pats and hugs. You can opt to use treats as praise, but be sure not to do this every time, as you can risk your dog becoming over weight.

When training your puppy, take only a small timeframe of five or ten minutes, as any longer and your dog will begin to lose interest in training. Shorter, frequent bursts are a far more effective form of training than intensive lengthy sessions.

Continue practicing with this method while gradually reducing the rewards, and your puppy will soon associate ‘Sit!’ with meaning that they need to sit down and pay attention.

Housebreaking (Crate Training) Your Puppy

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Best Tips For Crate Training A Puppy

Crate training a puppy is an essential part of the complete training process for your dog. It is important for the puppy to get used to spending time inside the crate, this will enable you to put the puppy in the crate during the day or night especially if you have young children or your dog is very active and causing damage around your home. It is also important so that you can easily take the dog with you in the car or on holiday and these are some of the reasons Crate Training A Puppy is so important.

What’s The First Step To Properly Crate Training A Puppy?

The best thing to do first when Crate Training A Puppy is to make the crate feel like home for the puppy, you can do this by putting familiar items like the bed and some toys in the crate and let the puppy get used to going into the crate. It is also a good idea to reward the dog with a snack when it goes in, this will help it get used to the crate and associate it with the reward, although in the beginning you should always leave the door open and not to force the puppy to stay inside.

Also use the crate while playing with the dog, you can throw a toy inside and let the puppy fetch it. This will help the puppy to get used to the crate when Crate Training A Puppy and not feel afraid when inside, so it is also necessary to stay calm at all times during the training process.

Your puppy will be able to associate the crate with comfort when you put its bed inside, you can also put its food bowl and water bowl inside and eventually the puppy will also get used to eating in the crate. Once the dog gets used to being inside more you can begin closing the door of the crate while your Crate Training A Puppy, but initially only for a short period of time.

A good time to try closing the door is when the dog is eating inside or chewing on its favorite toy. Because the dog will be occupied eating or playing they shouldn’t be too worried about the door being closed but when they are finished eating or playing you should open the door to let them out again.

The most important thing while Crate Training A Puppy in the beginning is not to force the puppy to stay inside but let them choose if they want to stay inside and play or have a nap for instance.

After the dog accepts staying in the crate with the door closed you should gradually increase the amount of time they spend there every day while Crate Training A Puppy, eventually they should be able to sleep in the crate overnight and be able to stay alone during the day.

One of the most basic lessons that you need to teach your puppy is the correct place to go to the toilet. Crate training is one of the most effective methods of housebreaking your puppy, as long as it’s done properly.

Step by Step Guide to Effectively Housebreaking Your Puppy with Crate Training

1. Buy a crate that is a suitable size for your puppy, larger breeds need a little more space so that they can move around in the crate.

2. Only put the puppy in the crate when you are able to observe them, or during the night. After every hour they have been in the crate during the day, you should take your puppy outside to give them the chance to go to the toilet. Put your puppy on its leash and take it to its designated toilet spot, give them a few minutes to do their business.

3. If after a few minutes, your puppy has not gone to the toilet, put them back in their crate. However, if they do go, make sure that you immediate shower them with praise or give them a treat. You can now take your puppy back indoors and let them run around.

4. After this free time, you should put your puppy back in its crate and continue with its scheduled hourly toilet breaks.

5. You will soon start to see a pattern forming as to the times that your puppy goes to the toilet. This is one of the reasons why you should have a set daily feeding time for your puppy.

6. Once your puppy has formed a routine, you can start corresponding toilet breaks with these times. Because you know the likely times that they will want to go to the toilet, your puppy needed be created all day, but rather only for an hour prior to their scheduled break.

7. Consistency is key when training your puppy, and they will soon learn that when they go outside it is time to go to the toilet, by this stage you will no longer have to place your puppy in the cage.

8. If you are not able to be at home with your puppy during the day, you should not confine your puppy to the crate, nor let them be free in the house. Instead, you should confine them to a single room, such as the bathroom or laundry, so that the distinction between the crate and the room is maintained by your puppy.

9. Of course, it’s important to remember that during toilet training, your puppy is likely to have the occasional accident. The most important thing to do if this happens is not to punish them. Dogs naturally feel scared and intimidated when threatened by their owners, so it’s far better to adopt an attitude of positive reinforcement when your puppy does the right thing.

10. If your puppy continually goes to the toilet in the house, simply revisit the earlier steps of crate training until they understand what you are trying to teach them.

Crate training a puppy is a good method of discipline for house training your dog.

An Introduction to Training Your Puppy

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When you first get a new puppy, aside from the excitement of taking home a cute and loveable new friend, one of the things that you must consider, besides choosing a perfect name in which DogNameHero.com dog names could come very handy, is how you are going to deal with puppy training. There are a lot of different ways that you can approach puppy training, and whichever one you decide to use, it’s important to remember that training your puppy is one of the most valuable and rewarding things that you can do to build the greatest possible relationship with your new best friend.

Puppy Training Benefits

Puppy training isn’t just about teaching your dog to go outside to go to the toilet. It’s also about teaching your dog about acceptable behaviors, and how to respond to you as its master. This means that when you are training your puppy you will be teaching it to learn some basic commands, such as sit and stay, and also having fun by learning how to walk on a leash and play fetch with a favorite toy.

Training A Puppy To Be Sociable

Dogs are very social animals, and they enjoy the company of other dogs. However, if you have no other dogs in your house, it’s also important that you teach your dog how to be sociable with other animals so that they will not snap or bark unnecessarily.

Another point to note during puppy training is that your dog wants to please you. They will respect their leader and will do their best to always do the right thing, so even if they make a few mistakes to begin with, stick with it and you will soon see that puppy training is rewarding for both you and your pet.

Stop Bad Behavior

Another point to note is that by nature, dogs have some habits which aren’t particularly acceptable to humans. There is nothing worse than coming home to find a big hole in the middle of your lawn, or a chewed leg on your mahogany table! These sorts of dog behaviors are generally attributed to boredom, so if you learn techniques that you as an owner can implement to stop unwanted behaviors happening, your relationship with your puppy will be far happier for you both.

Puppy Training is Good For You and Your Puppy

Many people avoid puppy training as they see it to be time consuming and complicated, not to mention expensive should they opt to take their dog to puppy training classes. But puppy training will make for a happier dog, and training your puppy effectively can be achieved in as little as ten minutes a day.

Training your puppy in the comfort of your own home can be one of the most cost effective and efficient methods of puppy training. By training in familiar surroundings without the distractions of new people and other animals, your puppy will be far more focused and most responsive to your commands. Get started with the most basic instructions to begin with, including toilet training and walking on a leash, and then you can then work towards moving onto more complex training such as learning how to stay and fetch.

Make puppy training rewarding and fun for you both, and you’ll see just how easy it can really be!