subject: Obedience Train Your Puppy [print this page] Cuddly little puppies grow into adult dogsCuddly little puppies grow into adult dogs. Cute puppy behavior is not as cute when that puppy becomes an adult dog. Learn how to easily obedience train your puppy
Puppies and dogs are hard-wired to run, chase, jump, pee, poop, dig and bark - just to name a few. These natural behaviors do not fit well with our social expectations. If you don't teach your puppy how to behave properly, such as sitting instead of jumping, that behavior will continue when he is an adult dog. The success of your puppy obedience training will depend upon your approach to training. Here are a few easy but important tips to help you get started with your puppy obedience training so that you will have that well-behaved adult dog you always wanted:
1. Be Consistent. Train everyday. Keep your sessions short. Working with your new puppy three times a day for only 3 minutes will be plenty. Do not over work your puppy as both you and your puppy may become frustrated.
2. Use positive training techniques. When you begin to train your puppy on commands like sits and downs, use a pleasant voice as you say, "Good puppy!Immediately following your verbal praise, follow up with a tasty food treat. This way your puppy will know he did something to please you. Using positive training techniques with praise and treats works best for your puppy. It keeps the stress level down during training and it strengthens the bond between you and your puppy.
3. Teach your puppy to work for leadership. When you teach your puppy sits and downs your puppy learns to listen to you and you have given your puppy a job to do. This creates structure and expectations which will minimize your new puppy's stress and anxiety.
4. Exercise your puppy. Puppies have high energy and you must manage that energy in a constructive way with obedience training and frequent structured walks.
5. Have patience. Always be patient with your new puppy. Never yell or scream at your new puppy. When it's time to finish your training session, always finish with the puppy being praised. If you find yourself getting frustrated, get a simple sit, praise your puppy and start the session again later.
As your puppy grows up into an adult dog he will respect you as you will respect him for the great puppy he is and everyone will enjoy having your well-behaved dog around.
