Puppy Obedience Training

Puppy Training for the Novice

You would not be the first person to get taken in by that cute little puppy in the window. Many owners don’t realize how much responsibility goes along with that type of impulse purchase. Or perhaps you have long planned to add a canine addition to your family. Irregardless of how and why you have chosen your dog, it is here to stay and it must behave.

The biggest mistake an owner can make is to let the puppy be the master. You may not believe that it can happen, but most bad behavior from your dog can be traced to dominance issues. You have to remember, you are the master and you are in charge. This is called being the alpha to your dog.

Dogs live in packs and there is a leader that is in charge of that pack. That dog is called the alpha. You must become the alpha in your “pack” even if you think the dog will not like you for it. The opposite is true, a master that acts like the alpha makes a dog feel safe and secure as he knows his place in the pecking order.

Training a Puppy

The primary goal of the new puppy owner is housebreaking. Many people find that housebreaking is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Being consistent is vital for your puppy to get the message that is not okay to use your home as a toilet. Dogs are intrinsically clean and using a crate to enforce housebreaking is vital.

You may not think that crate training is kind and your dog will resent it. That is not true; a dog will use his crate as a safe haven that will keep him out of all kinds of trouble. When you can’t supervise your puppy, his crate is the safest place for him.

Because a dog is clean, messing in its crate will not be pleasant. So if you buy a crate, buy one that will grow with the dog. When he is small, the crate should be just big enough for him to stand and turn around. This way, if the dog voids in the crate it will be an unpleasant experience and one he won’t be eager to repeat. The best bedding for your puppy when you are crate training and housebreaking is shredded newspaper. It makes it simple for you to clean and if he does go to the bathroom, he is able to cover his mess.

Housebreaking 101

The most important aspect of housebreaking a puppy is to know when they will have to go to the bathroom. Upon awakening, your puppy will have to go to the bathroom. Take him out to the same spot in the yard and find a cue that you will use at all times. I personally use “hurry up.” When you see that your dog is eliminating, say the cue phrase so that he will associate it with the action he is performing. When he is done, praise him lavishly.

Puppies will need to go out whenever they have eaten, awakened from a nap and after vigorous play. Pick your pup up immediately after any of these activities and take him outside to the place that is his designated toilet area. If your puppy is smart, they will realize what is expected of them quickly. Before you know it, your puppy will be sitting or scratching at the door to indicate to you that he has to go to the bathroom.

The most important thing to remember when puppy training is not to be physical with your puppy. They do not respond well to violent behavior. A dog that has an accident in the house should not be punished in a physical way nor should their noses be pressed into the mess. All this teaches them is their person puts their nose in smelly matter and not much else. Merely tell the dog no in a firm voice and bring them immediately to the toilet area. If they go, praise them lavishly, if not, tomorrow is another day. You will be surprised at how quickly they pick up on this lesson.

Your puppy is eager to please and you need to take advantage of this fact. Using treats and love as a reward is the best way to get your dog to do anything you want it to do. Always discipline with a firm voice and praise your dog immediately once they have done something that pleases you. If you are to make a correction, do that immediately so that your pup knows you are disappointed with his behavior.

Dogs are just like children. If you can discipline your child, you can do the same for your dog. They just want to be shown what to do so that they please you in every way. Not using corporal punishment is just as important when you are training your dog as it is when disciplining a child. You want to be a leader by love, and not by fear.

Thank you to Francine Hunt for this "Puppy Obedience Training" article.

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Dog Obedience Training Table of Contents:

Dog Obedience Training - Introduction and home page of Dog Obedience Basics. This page will introduce you to why you should start early when it comes to dog obedience, as well as why dogs misbehave.

Dog Obedience - Page two of Dog Obedience Basics gets into the theory behind dog obedience training, as well as the importance behind your pet dogs name.

Dog Obedience Tips - Page three of Dog Obedience Basics discusses the various steps to getting a dog to do anything, and the importance of positive reinforcement and why it works when it comes to dog obedience training.

Dog Obedience Training Tip - Page four of Dog Obedience Basics is currently the final page of this 4 page report, and is the conclusion of our findings. Find out our conclusion and the number one mistake people make when it comes to dog obedience training.

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