Some Easy Puppy Training Tips

Puppies are so full of vim and vigor! You might just wonder if you will ever be able bring your puppy under control. But don't worry, puppy training isn't that difficult if you know what to do.

The first time you bring your new puppy home, he will be frightened and excited all at once by his new surroundings. And you'll want to pamper him and play so you can get to know each other. But please remember not to let your new friend chew or bite on your fingers, because if you let him do it now, it will only be harder to stop him doing it when he is older.

Here are some puppy training tips that might help you.

Many people like to start their puppy training with a dog crate. The reasoning here is that puppies will not willingly soil their immediate area. Bear in mind though that this method of house training is only really effective when the puppy is old enough to have control of it's bodily functions.

Another technique is to show your pup the door whenever he starts to sniff around. If you keep at this, you'll be surprised at how quick the penny will drop.

All puppies love a good chew so it's advisable to buy a few toys for chewing on while teething. Remember that dogs will respond better to rewards than they will to being punished. So if he starts to chew on your slippers, or ripping up cushions, stop him with a stern no. Take him to his designated area and give him one of his chewing toys. Praise him well when he starts to chew on this. This helps him to know what is his and what is off limits.

You should introduce your puppy to other dogs as soon as you can in order to prevent dog fights in the future. Training your puppy to socialize now will save a lot of frustration later on. Just remember to make sure that no one dog is allowed to be dominant. That is reserved for humans.

Some dogs are prone to barking and whining, and these habits can be hard to control. It would be really unfair to expect a dog never to bark, but it is possible to train him to bark only when it is appropriate.

So, when is it ok for a dog to bark?

1. When he is scared. People will scream or cry when scared so it is only natural a dog will bark.

2. He may bark a little when he is happy to see you.

3. When someone knocks on your door or enters your property. Praise and reward him for doing his job of guarding the home and family but don't allow the barking to continue. You may need to put him in another room or in his crate.

4. If there are other dogs in the neighborhood it is only natural they will want to communicate with each other. But that doesn't mean your puppy should be barking all through the night. If you are training your puppy to be an outside dog it may be necessary to put him in the garage at night.

Puppy training will be challenging but it will also be fun. You will find there will be times when your puppy will try your patience, and also test his limits. But as long as you remain calm and positive, your dog will pick up on your attitude towards training, and he too will start to look forward to having this time with you.