Initial Puppy House Training

You’re proud of the new member of your family, that furry little bundle of joy, but in the back of your mind is a nagging thought : When will I need to start that Initial Puppy Training. If this is your first experience with a new puppy, you may well be feeling a little apprehensive about how you will manage. Just like parenting, there will be many things to learn, not all of them possible to read in a book or research online. Learning from your day to day experiences with your puppy will go a long way to filling those “doggy handling” gaps that you think you may have. For the sake of a happy home life and a contented puppy, dog training is a necessity. The right approach, combined with some professional dog obedience training, will ensure that your newest family member will fit right in.

Who’s the Top Dog?

Your dog needs to understand that you are the alpha dog of the pack. You communicate that to your dog by exerting your leadership, such as taking him for a walk when you come home from work or by successfully completing a dog obedience training course together. You also exert your alpha dog status by controlling your dog’s food.

Consistency is Key

Virtually every dog trainer will tell you that humans are generally at fault when dogs don’t successfully learn commands. Whenever you want to modify your dog’s behavior or teach it a command, use a consistent vocabulary and tone.

Mutual Respect Leads to Obedience

Your dog will respect your position as the alpha of the pack in return you will respect his needs. Excessive rewards and excessive sternness will lead to erratic behavior, while appropriate praise and correction will lead to respect. Once you have your puppy at home, it will become a matter of trial and error for the first couple of weeks until both parties “figure out” how it will all work.

Timing is Everything

Timing comes into play in various aspects of dog training. The adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” isn’t entirely correct, but it is much easier to train a puppy than it is an older dog. Some people make the mistake of engaging their dogs in long, drawn-out training sessions. Like young children, the attention spans of dogs are relatively short, and fun 15-minute lessons are more likely to bring results than hour-long drills. When establishing your alpha role, timing is also key. For example, the alpha dog eats first, so you should feed your dog after you’ve finished with your meal.

This initial puppy training is a necessity, but it doesn’t have to be a chore. Regardless of the location of your dog training – Chicago, San Francisco, or Miami – you should find a dog trainer that both you and your dog enjoy, and work with her or him to make your new family member feel right at home.

Human Training for Dogs

The focus of many pet owners seems to be directed towards their animals, which makes a great deal of sense. When trying to correct unwanted behavior in your dog you might want to point that finger inward sometimes and have a little glimpse in the mirror. When you feel as though you have tried everything and nothing seems to work, it is easy to become annoyed with your pet.

Is My Dog’s Erratic Behavior My Fault ?

On the other hand, possibly you have a Yorkshire Terrier that snips at strangers, even guests in your home when they try to pet him. All of these and many other undesirable behaviors that dogs may possess can leave a pet owner feeling frustrated and at their wits end with their furry little friend.

Dogs Frustrated with Their Owners

Have you ever considered though when faced with one of these situations that the dog is trying to communicate something to you? Obviously dogs cannot speak or talk with us as a human can when they need to communicate their feelings.
say that canines are not vocal because as many of us know they can express quite a lot at times through their barking, whining or growling. However, to really pinpoint what the issue is for your pet you may find that you are the one that actually holds the answers.

Dogs Have an Inner Sense of What is Needed

As most dog owners come to realize, the bond between your dog and you can be extremely strong. This is indicated by the contentment that is visible just sitting near their owner or laying at their feet. Stories are common about dogs bringing attention and help when their owners desperately need help.

Experts have even confirmed that dogs do have an ability to detect several human emotions and many of them will respond in unique ways. ; when there is a lot of anger or arguing occurring within a household your dog may respond by acting up in a number of ways, which is not a problem with the dog but rather your pet is responding to the hostility and unpleasantness it senses in the house. Everyone goes through difficult periods in their life and it is obviously impossible to avoid exposing your dog to any anger or hostile situations throughout their life. The important thing to remember is that your situation and how you handle it is not your dog’s choice or within their area of responsibility.

Structured Environment

Dogs deserve and hopefully get, the majority of times anyway, a good, stable and loving home. They respond well to a structured environment, complete with rules and routines. If you typically get up each morning and walk your dog before you go to work and then you suddenly stop doing it all together, your dog will respond in some way, possibly a negative one. It is not the dog’s fault that you changed your behavior and they have no other way of communicating other than to chew up stuff or have an accident in the house as their way of saying, “hey what is going on.”

When the Environment at Home Does Change

In some cases dogs can even become depressed, this happens most frequently in situations where the dog was once loved and well cared for and then suddenly became ignored and forgotten about. It is really sad to see a dog that is in this form of doggy-depression because again, they did not ask to come to live with you, you chose them.

There are obviously other concerns you must deal with when you are going through a difficult time. : Losing your job or going through a divorce are distinct possibilities in this modern era, and you should always take care of the important aspects related to these situations. It is understandable that a dog can suddenly become a lower priority in your life however, if you are unhappy with their behavior because they are acting out in response to their environment; take that into consideration before disciplining your pet or giving up on them all together.

Secret Doggy Plan ?

Dogs may secretly harbor the desire to have all humans attend some sort of training school before they decide to become a pet owner, however, since that is not very likely to happen, remember to think about your own behavior when examining your dog’s. That precious pooch can sometimes be just what you need to get through a difficult time and maintaining their routine for their benefit can in many ways benefit you.

Links to Other Articles on This Blog

• Simple House Training
• How to Stop Random Puppy Digging
• How to Prevent Puppy Separation Anxiety
• How to Protect against Fleas and Ticks