Quick and Easy New Dog Owners Guide

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Puppies need company in the early days, so avoid any activities that will take you away from home for long periods. Do set clear boundaries. One of the biggest mistakes puppy owners make is to confuse their new pets with inconsistent messages. Write down your ground rules and pin them up where everyone can see them, then make sure every member of the family sticks to them. In particular, be firm about biting. Puppy-nipping is funny at first but a bite from an adult dog is dangerous.

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Do start training early and regularly. Join a puppy-training class or contact a pet behaviourist who is registered with the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. Do give your puppy lots of new experiences.

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Take your puppy to lots of new places, walk on different surfaces grass and sand, as well as tarmac , and try out different types of transport. A slip "choke" or, better, a martingale collar is a good choice for walking on leash because your dog can't let it slip over his head. However, it's dangerous to leave them on your dog unattended, as they can get caught on things and strangle your dog. In fact, don't leave any collar on a puppy unattended, as they have a penchant for getting their lower jaw stuck in it.

Start with a sturdy lightweight leash, 4 to 6 feet long.

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A simple puppy training guide to welcome your furry friend into the family

If the video doesn't start playing momentarily, please install the latest version of Flash. Protect the new puppy and save your belongings by puppy-proofing your pad. Stow away all chewable objects that can be swallowed. Make electrical cabling safe behind furniture or cover the cables. Block access to rooms where puppy pee or poop can cause damage. Ask around to find a local vet you feel comfortable with. Seek a vet with a good reputation that likes animals and has modern facilities.

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Also check the location of the nearest emergency clinic so you know where it is in case you need it. A good clinic will talk you through a puppy shots schedule , deworming, parasite control, and desexing. This is a good test of how helpful they are, and whether you can trust your pup into their care.

Like a new baby, a new puppy comes with a shopping list. You need to understand how a puppy things and learns to truly be caring for a puppy. The more you know, the happier your pup will be. You must teach your new pup how to behave. Use reward-based training methods. The idea is to give your puppy a treat when they behave well , so they repeat that behavior. A crate, like a den, is a safe place for your new puppy. Choose a crate just big enough for the puppy to lie down with their legs outstretched.

If you choose one bigger than this, they may toilet in a corner. Never shut a puppy in a crate against their will. Instead, make it a happy place by hiding treats inside. When your puppy sniffs out the goodies, praise them. Feed your puppy inside the crate, so they link it to good things. Once the puppy is happy to go inside, close the door. Praise the puppy for being calm and open the door again. Never use a puppy crate to punish your dog or leave your puppy inside for longer than four hours at a stretch. Watch your puppy like a hawk and limit their chances to pee indoors.

If your puppy squats, whisk them straight outside.

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Repeat this each time your puppy toilets. In an apartment, a puppy barking will disturb your neighbors and make you unpopular. Avoid this by teaching your puppy good habits from the start. Be careful never to reward your puppy for barking. Unfortunately, shouting at your puppy to be quiet, does this. When your puppy tries those first, exploratory barks, ignore them. Some breeds are born barkers. Know this and wait for a gap in the barking to distract the dog with a squeaky toy. Then call the dog over and train them to pick up the toy.

Now, reward them for carrying the toy.

Pretty soon, your puppy will learn to pick up a toy instead of woofing. Give your puppy chew toys or make your own. How to Stop Your Puppy from Chewing? As they follow the treat, their butt sinks to the floor. Stretch out the time your puppy waits to get a treat. Add to the distance between you and your pet, gradually stepping further and further away, while your dog stays put.

This triggers their natural instinct to stick with their loved ones, like their mother. Praise your puppy and give a treat when they get to you.

Count to ten, praise your puppy and give them the treat. Extend the time your puppy stares before giving them the reward.

When your puppy runs ahead, change direction and call to your puppy to come. Walk forward, only for as long as the leash stays slack.

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