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What Dog Behavior Training Does Your New Pup Need?
Posted by David Harding at May 11th, 2008 in Dogs
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Everyone knows what it is like to get a puppy for the first time, especially when you were a child. If you’re looking to get a new puppy it’s likely now one for your children and although there is probably lots of excitement, you know it won’t be plain sailing.
It is a good idea to get the entire family involved right from the beginning even before you bring the new puppy home. Let everyone understand that there will have to be rules not only for the dog but for the family too.
As soon as the new pup is brought home you should start with its behavior training. Don’t wait until it starts to develop habits and then try and break them.
If this is the first time you are bringing a puppy into your house there are a few items you will need to take care of. Firstly inside the house you will need to designate a space where the dog will eat and sleep. Secondly it’s advisable to make space outside where the pup can go to the toilet.
It is also advisable for one person in the family to take an ‘alpha dog’ role when it comes to the behavior training of your new puppy. Although everyone will need to play their part in keeping the discipline consistent, your pup will respond better to one person.
Repetition is key to any good training program for your dog. Always remember to praise your dog when a task is performed well and use a frown or form of disapproval to let the dog know you are not pleased.
Had your puppy been reared by its mother then she would have used growling or nipping to reprimand it when it did something she didn’t like. She would not have used growling to stop her little one jumping up on the bed though. You may not want to walk around the house growling so you will need other ways.
Training a dog does not necessarily have to be 10 or 20 minutes per day but can occur throughout the day as training issues come up. For instance, if the dog is found lying on the bed and it is not supposed to be there, give a sharp, “No” and gently nudge the dog off of the bed.
Once you have a technique for disciplining then get everyone to use the same technique. This will speed up the effectiveness of the behavior training.
Having patience is imperative in order to be in control while you train your dog. The level of time spent with the dog will pay off in the long run with a well behaved and respectful animal.
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