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puppy socialization
Training Tips for the New Puppy
Owner
If your puppy is to be a well-adjusted adult dog, she needs to learn how to act
properly around people, including children and other animals. a puppy that is
not socialized frequently grows up to be aggressive and/or fearful. Learn
important pointers on puppy biting, socializing puppy, puppy chewing, puppy
whining, jumping, housetraining and more...
Training Puppy the First Week
People are often under the impression that a young puppy cannot be trained. in
reality puppies learn very quickly with proper instruction. Never hit your puppy
or give harsh reprimands. They don't mean to misbehave - puppy is simply doing
what comes naturally. Instead, show your puppy what kind of behavior you want.
The first few days in a new home are extremely important for your puppy and the
precedents you set now will usually last a lifetime...
Training Your Puppy about Biting, Mouthing and Teething
Biting and mouthing is common in young puppies and dogs especially in play and
while teething. dogs must learn to inhibit their bite and Normally, they would
learn this from their mother, their littermates and other members of the pack.
But, because we take them away from this environment before this learning is
completed, we must take over the training..
House Training Your Puppy
The most important thing you can do to make house training happen as quickly as
possible is to reward and praise your puppy every time he goes in the right
place. The more times puppy is rewarded, the quicker he will learn. Therefore
it's important that you spend as much time as possible with your puppy and give
him regular and frequent access to his toilet area...
Training Puppy to Curb Submissive
Urination
Submissive wetting or urination is a normal way for your puppy to demonstrate
submissive behavior. Even a dog that is otherwise housetrained may leave
dribbles and puddles of urine at your feet when greeting you. Submissive
urination is the ultimate show of respect and deference for higher rank. It
occurs frequently with a young puppy who has not yet learned and perfected other
social skills and means of showing respect...
Training Puppy to Stop Excitement Urination
Excitement urination with a puppy is usually caused by lack of bladder control.
The puppy is not aware that he is urinating, and any punishment will only
confuse him. As your puppy matures and develops bladder control, the problem
will usually disappear. However, in the mean time, it is a good idea to do
something to help keep your puppy dry...
Training Your Puppy about the Collar, Leash and Stairs
Introducing your puppy to his collar, her leash and the stairs can be a
challenge. However, if your puppy is trained properly it will be simple,
satisfying and successful. Always use praise and lures rather than force. Don't
rush puppy into doing more than she can, take things "one step at a time"...
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