Puppies For Dummies, 4th Edition

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When Buddy comes to you, put your finger through his collar, give him a treat, and praise him enthusiastically. When he gets the hang of sitting, you can work on commanding him to sit; without touching your dog or showing him a treat, say “Sit.” For indoor training either 2 dog litter boxes or 2 frames that hold potty pads and a good supply of potty pads Call your dog by saying “Buddy, Come,” and use the leash to guide him to you as your partner lets go of him. A place to confine your dog—this is the largest area your puppy will keep clean and not chew up—typically a crate or exercise pen

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That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you do some research in advance on how to house train a dog, decide what will work best for your situation, and make a plan. Wendy Volhard is internationally recognized for her contributions to dog training. At the heart of her teaching is the “Motivational Method” for people who value dogs as companions.

Be proactive to prevent illness and injury and keep your dog healthy and happy. Use the list below as a guide for care at each stage of your dog’s life. Also, talk with your vet about what is best for you and your pet. Puppy veterinary care Heartworm preventive. No heartworm test is required if puppy’s mother was on preventive and puppy is started by the age of 12 weeks. Dr. Burch notes that sometimes house soiling is a sign of a physical issue. “Well before the several month mark, a dog who has seemed impossible to housetrain should have a good veterinary workup,” she says. If your vet finds that your dog is healthy, the next step is to find a trainer or behaviorist who has had experience with this issue. Feed your puppy on a schedule. What goes in comes out! The puppy that eats all day will need to go at unpredictable times. Feeding on a schedule allows you to predict when your puppy needs to eliminate. When giving commands to your dog during training, be sure to give them in a calm, yet upbeat tone of voice. Don’t pose commands as questions; otherwise, Buddy won’t obey. And be sure to use only one command at a time and say it only once. If he doesn’t respond, show him exactly what you expect from him and then praising him for his success even though you helped. Sit on command

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The following steps show you one way of teaching your dog the Sit command. Start off teaching him to do so using a treat, and then you add the command. Here’s how to do it:

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My lapdog is piddling all over the house!”This is common among people who own toy dogs. Some trainers recommend teaching little dogs to use indoor potty spots, in much the same way as a cat uses a litter box. In addition to piddle pads, there are actual dog potty boxes for indoor use. Other trainers say that with consistency, you can house train a little dog. It just may take a little additional time, attention, and effort. Get your puppy used to being touched. Gently rub their ears and paws while rewarding them. This will get them used to having those areas touched and will make veterinary visits and nail trims less stressful when they are older! 8-10 Weeks Old Crate Training Stay.” This direction instills good impulse control. Direct your puppy to stay whenever you want him or her to be still. Following these rules will usually result in a well house-trained puppy. But sometimes, it doesn’t go as planned. Maintaining a schedule is important for potty training. Make sure to take your puppy out first thing in the morning, after eating, and after playtime and naps throughout the day. At this point they should start having enough bladder control to learn to hold it. Reward your puppy with a treat every time they go to the bathroom outside. 6 Months Old

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Puppies are constantly learning, whether it’s from their environment, from socializing with people or other animals, or from direct training. With your dog sitting at your left side, show him a treat, held in the right hand, say “Down,” and then lower the treat to the ground between his feet and slowly slide it forward so he has to lie down to get it.Always keep the following items handy in case your dog needs minor medical attention. It’s best to even create a special first-aid bag or medicine chest exclusively for your dog: For the next attempt, put the treat in your right hand, and then put your left hand through his collar under his chin and say “Down.” Puppies are entering the adolescence stage by this point, and it is the most difficult stage to start training at. That is why it is important to start training them as young as possible! At this stage you will continue training to solidify and strengthen their skills in more public and distracting settings such as dog parks. It is also important to reinforce desired behaviors consistently, even when it’s not convenient. So if your puppy is at the door needing to go outside to go to the bathroom, stop what you are doing, let them out, and reward them for going to the bathroom outside. Practice in Different Environments Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2011-09-13 18:14:26 Boxid IA170801 Boxid_2 CH115201 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City Foster City, CA Donor