Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for all the family. Such a cute and cuddly bundle of joy, but please remember that your now cute little puppy will soon grow into a full sized energetic dog. If you want your puppy to grow into a well behaved and obedient dog, then now is the time for some puppy obedience training.You should begin the basic puppy obedience training as soon as you get your new puppy, so make a plan of how you want your new puppy to behave and stick to it. For example where do you want your puppy to sleep? Are you going to allow your new puppy to sit on the sofa? Where do you want you new puppy to go to the toilet? These are all important issues that you will need to decide from the start. It will be counter productive if you allow your puppy to sleep on your bed and sit on the sofa and then decide at a later date that you do not want your puppy to do these things. So decide what you want right from the start and stick to it from day one.
You will also need to base your puppy obedience training around your puppy's behavour. For example your puppy cannot tell you what he wants so if he starts to whine and sniff around by the back door, it is a good indication that he wants to go to the toilet. In this case immediately pick him up and take him outsite and stay with him while he does his business. Always praise him when he gets this right and never shout at him and get angry when he makes a mistake. Accidents are bound to happen with a young puppy so if you find he has made a puddle on the floor, simply pick him up an put him outside. Shouting and getting angry with your puppy could lead to a nervous and timid dog. So always praise your puppy for good behaviour and lavish lots of love and affection on him. You will find this very rewarding and your puppy will do his best to please you because dogs love to please and be praised.
Puppies are like children in that they have a very short attention span and get bored easily. So make your puppy obedience training fun and enjoyable. Begin with very short 10 minute lessons and you can gradually increase the time of the lessons as your puppy gets a bit older. Reward your puppy with treats and toys and your puppy will love you for this.Don't forget to also have lots of fun times with your puppy. Puppies love to play and run around, so play with your puppy and take him for lots of walks. Please remember to make time to have fun with your puppy and incorporate this into his daily routine. This will go a long way to cementing a good relationship between you and your puppy.
Puppies are a joy to all the family and good puppy obedience training will transform your new puppy into an obedient and loyal dog that you will be proud to own.
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