Whether you’re experienced with owning dogs prior to reading this or you’re a brand-new, soon-to-be pup owner, it’s good to be well-informed either way.
Dogs are very complex characters with no one dog being the same. It’s important that you’re aware of the type of dog you’re getting when it comes to the breed and how best to manage them in their early stages of growth and development.
Just like babies, they need nurturing with your help. Here are five effective training tips for a well-behaved pup.
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Create a routine
Creating a routine is important, especially when it comes to a little puppy. They’ll be looking to you for guidance and to be taken through each day and exciting event as it comes. Whether it’s a walk to the park or training them on sleeping in their crate at night, routines are good to have.
That means getting up at the same time every day, where possible, and having a set morning at least to help get them used to the environment and layout of the day according to the household.
Having a good routine will ensure they grow to be obedient and confident dogs within their home, at least.
Take advantage of professional training services
Professional training is something that is worthwhile to have when you’re training a pup for the first time. Even when you have experience, you’ll want to refresh your knowledge where possible.
With that being said, look at All Dogs Unleashed Denver Dog Training as a starting point for training. It’s best to invest in this training as soon as they’re in your care, as it will set them off on the right paw.
Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is important when it comes to training a dog because no dog really benefits well from being shouted at for doing something wrong.
They’re not likely to understand you even if you’re shouting, so it’s always good to positively reinforce any training you’re doing with your puppy. Make sure to reward any good behavior, and remember, it’s all about repetitive training sessions. Ultimately, this will help the pup pick up the commands sooner rather than later.
Early socialization with both dogs and humans
Socialization is going to help your dog become the best pooch when it comes to meeting other dogs out on walks and socializing with humans of all ages.
The early exposure that your puppy has to socializing with other dogs and all human ages is going to help them be incredibly comfortable in any scenario.
Make training sessions short and treat-fueled
One thing that’s worth knowing when it comes to training is that the shorter you can keep them, the better. Dogs will often have a short attention span, so keeping the training short but also fuelled with plenty of treats will ensure your pup gets the most out of each session.
These effective training tips will help any pup go from a rambunctious little one to a well-behaved fur best friend.
Marko is the founder and author at PoodleHQ, where he blends profound expertise with formal training in Animal Behavior and Canine Genetics. With multiple generations of poodles under his care, he’s a breed connoisseur, honored with the Canine Care Excellence Award and lauded by the International Pet Enthusiasts Association.
