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Training a Puppy - Helpful Tips

Helpful Hints and Tips for Training Your New Puppy

You've made the important decision to become a proud pet owner and are now welcoming a new puppy into your home. Congratulations! Not only is this going to be an incredibly exciting time for everyone, but you're also going to experience the joyous wonders that come with owning a dog. All pet owners should want to make certain that their pets are well fed, well cared for, loved, and enjoy a happy, healthy life as the furriest member of the family. One of the absolute best ways to do all of this is to begin training your new puppy as soon as you bring them home, teaching them basic commands, and helping them to grow into well socialized, and well adjusted animals.

Some people choose to thoroughly research and investigate many different professional dog trainers before trusting one with the care and training of their pet, usually by referrals or recommendations from friends and family. Although many pet owners sing the praises of hiring a professional dog trainer, others firmly believe that it somehow takes away from the bonding experience that's so important after bringing a new pet into the household, not to mention the considerable savings when doing the training yourself. Unless you live alone, encourage everyone to get in on and the act and help train the new puppy and you'll we rewarded with a happy, well trained dog.

One of the first things that you should know and understand when training your puppy is that there are basic commands and there are advanced commands. The three most common basic commands are 'sit', 'stay', and 'come'. It is important to avoid trying to teach your new puppy the more advanced commands until the most basic ones have been achieved. Advanced commands include that of 'lie down', 'roll over', and 'jump'. You should also avoid introducing your new puppy to more than one basic command at a time. Mastery is the key to learning. When dealing with a small puppy, it is important to start with a basic command, and then once the dog is actively achieving the command each time that you give it, move on to the next command.

While to you the training sessions are a time for your dog to learn, remember that puppy sees this as the perfect opportunity to play and frolic about, so make each time an enjoyable, positive experience if you want him or her to respond consistently. Never use a harsh tone of voice or yell at your puppy, especially while training as they will come to fear you and be unsure of what you're asking them to do rather than being receptive to your commands.

Besides learning the basic commands and remembering to treat your dog with love and patience at all times, it's also a wise idea to have a set reward system in place when attempting to train your puppy. Using the theory of positive reinforcement, and a few delicious treats such as biscuits or similar dog snacks for encouragement, it won't take too long for your puppy to understand that when they do something "good," such as sitting, staying, or responding to some other command, they will get a tasty treat for their efforts. By following these simple tips, both you and your new pup will be happy and able to enjoy and share the joys of life together.

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