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Poodle Training: Where To Start

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by Lisa A Collins

Anyone who is considering getting a Poodle for a pet should first become more informed and aware on the topic of Poodle training. Training a Poodle can often be trying however, and especially this is a breed that tends to be quite stubborn and often dominant as well.

Training Poodle puppies can be very fun and rewarding however, as long as one is willing and able to put the time and effort in that is required here. Training a new puppy can be as basic as just teaching him to come when called and to housebreak them. When it comes to Poodle training however there are a few things in particular that it will be important to teach them and it is best to teach them as early on as possible so that they will grow up to be a polite and well behaved dog.

This includes housetraining, puppy chewing, whining puppy and training the dog to be well behaved around children. No one should get a Poodle for a pet until they are sure that they will be able to give them the care and attention that they crave.

If they are ever caught with a shoe or piece of clothing in their mouth for instance, rather than reprimanding them it is best to simply replace the item with one of their toys. Even if this happens a few times, they will end up learning over time.

There a few things that should never be done here and in particular this means no chasing the puppy to take something away because they will just think that they are playing. Remember that any area that the puppy is going to be playing in should be kept clean and clear, so that they will not become confused and be unsure of what they can play with and what they cannot.

When it comes to Poodle potty training, it is important to remember that Poodles respond better to positive reinforcement than to anger and yelling. It is important not to get frustrated when training the dog and instead remember that they will learn by trial and error, and not by getting punished.

Take the puppy outside on a regular basis and show it the proper place to go or, if paper training, keep the paper in the same place. Expect accidents and be consistent. Reward your puppy when the proper place is used and clean up any accidents quickly and completely to discourage use of the improper place again.

Although training a Poodle can definitely take some time and get to be quite trying, the good news is that Poodles are typically easier to train than most other breeds of dog. Apart from being one of the most intelligent breeds of dog out there, they are also very good-natured and mellow, and make perfect pets.

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