Easy Tips For Training A Puppy

By Kirsten Fanu | February 16, 2009

Puppies and adult dogs need many things to become good pets. Affection and love are obvious, and effective training techniques are also vital. Beyond that, having an understanding of the individual dog is needed. If you understand your dog and the normal doggy emotional, physical, and cognitive needs, you will be on your way to creating a joyful and fulfilled life with your pets.

Dogs want you to understand that they are not just humans with fur. While they tolerate and often delight in being treated as such, they simply are not human. There’s a lot to be said for being treated like a person – it means you get a cozy spot to sleep, delicious treats, as well as all the attention you crave. You get the picture; dogs have got a better deal than humans, with all the perks and none of the burdens!

Generally, it is OK to treat your dog like a person – but don’t expect your dog to act like a person. Dogs just don’t and can’t think and act like humans. This is especially vital to remember when training a puppy. Just because a dog isn’t like a human doesn’t mean he isn’t wonderful, but you do need to remember the differences with a new puppy. No matter what the breed, your puppy has the heart and spirit of a wolf buried inside him.

Dogs don’t know the meaning of words and only if you teach them the meaning of a word, they will understand it and not before, even if you attempt repeating the word loud and clear. It would be better for you to remember that they do not know meaning of words unless you are able to associate the word with its meaning a number of times. For dogs all languages are Greek! So expecting them to understand the language they have not been taught to understand and respond positively is not only foolish, but extremely unfair. When trying to teach your dog your language, you also will have to learn the dog’s language.

Without any training puppies will do whatever feels good for the moment, whether it is tearing into your favorite pair of shoes or stealing that awesome smelling steak off your plate. Part of successfully training your puppy and getting rid of unwanted behavior means providing your dog with acceptable alternatives and making sure they get plenty of exercise whether you take walks or toss a frisbee in the backyard.

It is reasonable to expect regression at times during training, so don’t let yourself get exasperated, your dog will know it and respond accordingly. You may have seen your dog follow the same command successfully many times , so it can be disappointing when failure strikes, but if you arm yourself with knowledge and plan ahead you can successfully work through any set backs your pup may have.

There are a few main theories about learning regression, which can happen to a puppy in training or to a person in any aspect of life. One such theory is that it is due to an error during the brain moving in information between short and long-term memory. Whatever theory you believe, you should take advantage of regression for what it really represents: an opportunity to train your dog better.

Keeping your dog healthy and happy is more involved than making sure he has food, water and exercise. Training and socialization are equally important to ensure your dog is loveable, disciplined and respected member of your home. Discover how to train my dog the easy way.

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