Archive for the 'puppy training' Category
Training your Chihuahua Puppy: What you Need to Know
Monday, August 24th, 2009Chihuahuas may be the smallest breed of dog, but they can be quite territorial and protective as well. There are few things cuter than a Chihuahua pup, but before you bring that adorable baby home from the breeder, you would be well advised in the best methods for training your Chihuahua puppy. Like any pup, a Chi needs to have a clear understanding of what is expected of him from day one. Many Chihuahua owners make the mistake of going easy on training the Chihuahua puppy, because of his tiny size. However, an untrained Chihuahua can create big problems for that owner if he is allowed full run of the house for too long. Like any breed, Chihuahuas are pack animals that need to understand their place in the pecking order. If you do not establish authority by properly training your Chihuahua puppy from the get go, it is highly likely that he will attempt to take charge of you.
Training Your Puppy Can Be Easy And Fun
Monday, August 10th, 2009You just brought your new puppy home and you’d like to start training it right away but you don’t know where to start. The first thing you need to do is decide what you want to train your puppy to do. House training is usually the first place people want to start, as nobody wants to live in a house that smells like urine. If you want to start house training your puppy, you need to begin doing it right away. Start out by creating a routine for the puppy, taking it outside regularly to do its business, and begin praising and punishing it right away to draw the lines between good behavior and bad. With a little patience and a lot of love and attention, your new puppy will soon learn what it’s supposed to do to, and what it’s not, and it will become a great addition to your family.
Suggestions For Training A Labrador Puppy
Friday, July 31st, 2009The Labrador breed is a very well known and well-liked breed of dog. This dog was first bred in Britain to be a hunting dog, and as such still has the webbed feet and coat for retrieving waterfowl. The Labrador is a people oriented dog; they want to be with their family at all times. Training a Labrador puppy can take some work, but having a well-trained companion is worth it.
Some Important Steps
When training a Labrador puppy, keep in mind that this is still a baby. They will have accidents and they will chew things up. It is up to the owners to teach the Labrador puppy expected types of behavior.
How to Use a Puppy Training Pad
Monday, July 27th, 2009When you bring a new pup home from the breeder or kennel, one of your first priorities will be to housebreak the little guy. There are plenty of options in potty training a puppy, including using a crate or training pads to teach your dog the appropriate location to eliminate. Either of these methods can be used successfully, if you are willing to invest the time and patience into showing your puppy the ropes. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on how to use a puppy training pad.
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Tips And Ideas for Training A German Shepard Puppy
Saturday, July 25th, 2009Almost everyone knows that a German Shepard is a medium size dog that is usually black and tan. These dogs have a reputation for being highly intelligent, hard working and reliable guard dogs. The German Shepard can often be found as a guide dog, bomb sniffing dog and police dog. This is a dog that needs to have a lot of activity and be useful. This is not a dog for someone that is not interested in putting in the time and energy to train the dog, or keep it busy. Training a German Shepard puppy is a must, they need to be trained and socialized properly to reach their potential.
Some Useful Tips For Training A Puppy
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009A new puppy is a delightful addition to any family. With a new puppy, it is important to begin training as soon as you bring the puppy home. Establishing the rules quickly helps the puppy assimilate into their new home and become part of the family.
Discovering Tips For Training A Puppy
