HOW TO TRAIN A PUPPY

You finally welcomed a new puppy home. What a special moment! Although they are a lot of fun, puppies require great care. Proper training is one of the most essential things your puppy requires in order to thrive. The good news is that you have an eager learner at the end of the leash, even though puppy training may initially feel a little daunting because there is so much to teach your new best friend. The optimal opportunity to begin teaching your puppy obedience is right now since they are eager and willing to start learning manners as soon as you take them home.

It’s essential to remember that every interaction you have with your puppy has the potential to teach them something. For instance, how do you greet them—do you let them jump up on your legs?—and how do you walk them on a leash (do you let them drag you along?) Both have the potential to teach your puppy what behaviour is and isn’t acceptable.

It can seem stressful to train a puppy. A young puppy has a great deal to learn. Do not panic! These tips can help you navigate puppy training so your new pet will become a happy and healthy member of your family.

01: SOCIALIZING:

 Getting your pup out and around to engage with various people, places, and circumstances is known as socializing. Well-socialized puppies typically grow up to be happy, healthy adults. A lack of appropriate early socialization can contribute to several of the most prevalent behavioural issues in dogs, including fear, aggression, and excessive

barking. Your puppy must be exposed to a diverse set of people, animals, environments, sights, and noises in order to avoid developing negative reactions to them as an adult.

Additionally, it’s crucial that your puppy be used to diverse handling techniques. This will make your dog more at ease in meetings with the veterinarian and groomer.

02: HOUSE TRAINING:

 The majority of new puppy owners place a high value on housebreaking. After all, having your dog urinate inside is annoying. One of the first things you’ll work on with your new dog is house training. You can give your puppy a good start by putting it on a regular schedule. Feed your puppy at regular intervals every day. Every time your puppy eats, drinks, or awakens from a nap, take it outdoors to use the restroom.

Remember that punishment frequently fails to produce the desired results. Scolding or rubbing a puppy’s nose in his mess will only makes it nervous or perplexed. Housebreaking a puppy more effectively involves rewarding it for doing so with praise, treats, and playtime.

03: CRATE TRAINING:

When you are unable to watch over your puppy, you should confine it in a crate. If you give your puppy enough time to feel at ease in its crate, it can end up being one of its favourite places. Crates can help prevent your puppy from picking up undesirable behaviours like improper chewing or soiling.

Crates are also useful for house training. Most dogs won’t go potty in the same area where they sleep. You might be able to halt or perhaps avoid the habit of your dog going potty inside if you keep it in the crate when it isn’t with you outside or under your supervision inside the house.

04: CONFINEMENT:

 Puppy crates shouldn’t be used for more than a few hours at a time. Even if you are at home watching it, it should not have complete freedom. In a house, there are too many objects for a puppy to gnaw on, hide under, or get hurt by. You may greatly reduce the likelihood that your puppy will pick up undesirable habits by isolating them in a kitchen or other small room with a door or baby gate.

Keep in mind that a puppy who has the chance to engage in an exciting activity, such as chewing on your furniture, is more likely to repeat the behaviour. It is unable to make use of these chances due to confinement.

05: PREVENT DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING:

 Puppies enjoy chewing. Most individuals, especially those who have a new puppy at home, probably aren’t surprised by this. Teach your puppy which objects are appropriate to chew rather than trying to stop it from chewing. When it comes to chew training, confinement is

one of your options. Doing this can stop your puppy from getting the chance to chew on your belongings, shoes, toys, or anything else.

Another aspect of chew training is directing them to proper toys. When your dog picks up something you don’t want it to have, it is not sufficient to merely tell your puppy “no.” Instead, you must direct it to something it can chew, such as a Kong or dog chew.

06: BITE INHIBITION:

 Bite inhibition training is crucial for puppies. It requires educating your puppy to gently use its teeth. Puppies learn biting inhibition through interaction with their littermates and mothers.

Once they enter a household, many puppies need to continue learning this lesson. Allowing your puppy to use its mouth while you are playing with it will help you teach it to bite with control. If, however, it uses its teeth excessively, stop the game. Your puppy should start using its mouth much more delicately after it realizes that biting too hard puts an end to the fun. You might also try making a yelping noise to warn your puppy to be cautious.

Bite inhibition is crucial because it protects you from the puppy’s needle-like teeth. Additionally, it lessens the likelihood that your puppy may bite you severely once it becomes an adult. Teaching your puppy bite inhibition can make the difference between a minor nip and a serious bite, should it ever feel the need to defend itself with its teeth.

07: POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT:

 Puppies respond better to positive reinforcement than punishment during training. Punishment may stop unpleasant behaviour, but it does not communicate to the puppy what you want it to do. Harsh punishments may potentially cause behavioural problems such as fear or hostility. Positive reinforcement encourages your puppy to do more of what you want it to accomplish.

It’s simple to train your puppy to repeat desired behaviours by rewarding it with praise, treats, and games. When your puppy misbehaves, ignore it or refocus it, and encourage positive behaviour. Your puppy will soon be consistently displaying positive behaviour.

08: PREVENT BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS:

 When training a puppy, you have the opportunity to teach proper behaviour before it develops some of the more frequent behavioural issues. Begin by providing your puppy with a variety of intriguing toys, exercise, and training. A puppy that is left to its own devices to find entertainment is more likely to indulge in undesirable behaviour.

Basic obedience commands can also be used to prevent typical dog behaviour issues. For example, instead of letting your puppy jump up when you walk through the door, you may ask it to sit. Many of the most frequent behavioural issues can be avoided by teaching your puppy acceptable habits.

09: BASIC OBEDIENCE:

 Puppies can begin practicing basic obedience as soon as they are brought home. Training signals and commands offer your puppy a much-needed sense of structure and a set of rules.

Start focusing on essential dog training skills involving positive reinforcement, and your puppy will soon be able to sit, lie down, and come on command. These fundamental commands will help your puppy develop into a disciplined adult dog.