Puppies Are Like Childtren They Need Plenty Of Love And Boundaries
The thing about dogs is that they are rather like children, so the more you put in the more you will get out. Like small children they need as much love as you can give and a structure in place to not only keep them safe but aware that there are rules to be adhered to in order to function successfully in the world at large.
A new puppy in the home will certainly mean adjustments will need to be made as this little guy will prove to be a delightful handful for the new parents in the home. Remember your new baby will most likely have come from his mother to you so everything will be confusing and a little bit scary as he views his brand new home for the very first time.
Jack, which seemed to be the name that came to mind when you were him carrying home was pretty upset on the first night and you were thinking the pet shop owner should have instructed you in how you could deal with it. You remembered the night your firstborn baby came home from the hospital so bundled young Jack onto the pillow where he remained cuddled all night while you pondered on the big responsibility you now had to make this little guys life an all round happy one. Here we can begin to map out the beginning of helping jack to grow up to be an obedient, well mannered dog. The tips given here will help you on your way as they are proven again and again to work extremely well. Jack will be relying on you to walk him through this world without fear
Jack is beginning to fit in with the family and is a great source of entertainment for all concerned. Most puppies are sold to their new owners from the ages of six to twelve weeks so it is really important that once you get your canine friend home gentle training can begin. Teaching young Jack that your home is not his own personal toilet is merely the beginning. If you have a back yard take him out during the day at timed intervals so he gets the hang of it. If you are inside more give him a permanent place with a dirt box or newspaper that becomes an area he can relieve himself.. Consistency is the name of the game here and time spent here will mean an adult dog that knows the drill.
Biting in any dog is totally unacceptable not to mention dangerous so early intervention is very important. When puppies run up to you and bit your leg or hand at first it is regarded as cute and often humorous. In the litter puppies play quite roughly together and tend to bite each other a lot. This is how they learn to control themselves with each other. When young Jack bites say in a very stern voice “ouch” or “no” until he ceases. Keep repeating this until he gets the message from mum and dad that biting is a bad thing and as long as he does this there will be no fun for Jack. Enrolling him in an obedience class when he is a little older is a must, as he will learn to interact with other dogs and people.
By now Jack will probably have the latest toys from the local pet shop lovingly put by his parents in a basket or box so he knows this is the stuff he is allowed to play with and more importantly chew. If you forgot to do this you may find your favourite shoes or worse still your furniture have been the victim of your best friends playtime. Try to keep temptation away from him by giving him toys to chew on and be consistent again in showing him what you need him to do. He will be wanting to please you so keep at it and he will take it on board and the only thing that will be chewed to bits are his precious toys. It may seem like hard work but every bit you put into Jacks early training will pay off big time and the pleasure you will gain from him, as an adult will be hard to compare. Having a happy, well adjusted dog in your life is a gift and the years of joy together will make you look back and know it was all worth it.
The secrets of early puppy training. Visit www.dogobedience.net.nz to learn more.
