What are some good tips on how to train a puppy?

Answer 1

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Well it depends what you want to train it really?

Knowing animal psychology is a big help here, Also knowing how to use a reward system will benefit you a milestone.

Basically dogs do not know right from wrong.. even when trained... Its all about conditioning making the dog do what you want by instinct. E.G.. Dog is trained to lie down and the dog gets a reward (food of some sort) The dog will always do the command after training for the food... not because it thinks its doing right.

Shouting is a big NO NO... You will just knock the dog back steps... Correction is the key here and timing is so so so important (i cannot stress this enough) Use certain correction techniques when the dog is doing wrong.. (I use a sharp hiss to tell my dogs they are doing wrong then immediately correct the dog) If the dog is fouling in the house then a hiss while they are doing it then put the dog out (even if it is still fouling) There are so so so many techniques out there but most are just utter rubbish. If you want more help please say so and swap emails... I will then give you advise on exactly what problems you are having.

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Answer 2

Depends on what you want to train your puppy to do and how much effort you are willing to put in.

To house-train a puppy, simply restrict it to a room and put newspaper everywhere; gradually reduce the area of newspaper toward the exit door and every time it pees or poops off the newspaper, move it on to the paper. It will take a lot of perseverance and effort, but the dog will quickly learn as long as you make the effort.

A quick trick to teach your puppy; every time it rolls on to its back (which it will do very often) make a gun with your hand and say "bang" or "dead dog". Then give it a rub on its belly and tell it it's a good dog. Before very long, when you do the gun thing, it will automatically roll onto its back. This always impresses visitors, especially children!

I always think that a dog should be taught to sit, to come when told, and to go to its bed and be quiet when told. Whether you teach it any more depends on your circumstances and situation and how much time you want to devote to training.

Buy a book on dog training or get one from your local library. And remember; your dog always wants to please you, so if it doesn't do what you say, it's because YOU'VE done something wrong, not the dog.

(Mind you, if you've got any kind of terrier puppy, then ignore everything I've said; they are notoriously difficult to train - and it's your own fault for not having researched breeds before buying).

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Owned, trained, bred & boarded dogs for many years.

Answer 3

That's easy, positive reinforcement, so treats, ask your pup to preform a simple trick like sit, then if it does sit even if it doesn't stay give it a treat and tell it good job, but remember the treat doesn't have to be food a tummy rub, or a pat can work if that's what your pup likes. A clicker is also a good training tool the click lets the pup know that it is doing well and it will be rewarded later, however you have to train this but it is as simple as clicking and giving the dog a treat and then prolonging the time between click and treat. A 'choke chain' or training collar are often seen as inhuman because of the principal behind them, this is not true it is a very useful tool when used correctly, and if fitted right only Create slight pressure. training will take time and I suggest a puppy school, but with simple things like a food treat or a tummy rub will show the pup it's doing well.

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I am training to be a vet nurse and got all my information from that class.

Answer 4

Well first things first, it totally depends on the breed as to how you should train it.
With all dogs, no matter what breed however, the most important thing you can do is SOCIALISE.
seriously.

Any dog, if properly socialised, can generally get on, or tolerate/ignore most other creatures. Dogs are versatile and intelligent.

Whilst socialising, ground rules are important, these can be reinforced with food (most large dog breeds prefer this method) or/and praise, which many of the smaller breeds cope with.

No matter what you're training your dog to do however, negative reinforcement is a definite no-no. Hitting, kicking hard (a tap with a foot for larger dogs is fine) or in any other way physically hurting your puppy will cause bad attitudes towards certain objects, people or situations which can result in fearful aggression.

As a 'famous dude' though, I think you don't really need any of this advice..you just want to push your movie into the spotlight some more ;)

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Answer 5

Firstly;Never ever hit/strike your puppy or hurt it in any way.House training can be a bit frustrating but kindness and perserverance will win out.To house train find the smallest area that has an exit to the yard and cover it in newspaper keep your puppy in there all the times with its little bed raised from the paper but not enough to prevent the puppy from getting into itwhen your puppy messes it will be easy to remove the mess and replace the paper.As each day passes keep removing a sheet of the paper until you eventually have only one sheet by the back door to the yard.By now your puppy should only be messing on this one sheet of paper, during the day open the door and place the paper out side in the yard.Your puppy will see that there is no paper on the floor and will indicate to you that it wants to go out to do its business and will continue to do so. Be patient,Whilst your puppy is in the training room it may cry at night to stop this happening sleep in the room with it for one night maybe two.Do not allow the puppy to stay in your room untill you are satisfied that it is fully trained.Never allow your puppy to get on the bed because once you do you will have a problem stopping it doing so.Getting into bed with the leader of the pack means that the puppy has reached top rank and sometimes they can become aggressive when they do not want to be removed from the bed.

Answer 6

So, bring your puppy to a professional trainer is not the absolute answer for you, your puppy need constantly training not just in training school, that will including at home, just forget it if you cannot afford the time to train your dog.
Go to a book store and buy the puppy training hand book, they teach you a lot of different method to train your puppy!
Good luck.

Answer 7

Here is a novel and superfast way to train your puppy!
Borrow a friends fully trained dog for a few days, and take them out together, let them out together wherever it is you want the puppy to 'go'. The puppy will learn from the adult dog, and you can reinforce this with praise and sometimes a small treat. The adult dog will also be more attentive to when the puppy needs to go out.

Our dalmation trained the new kitten in less than a week.

Obedience is another matter entirely, and relies on you being designated pack leader and lots of time spent engaging with the puppy. They learn through play so make each of the command words a game to begin with. Most useful are 'find', 'sit', 'come' (for which you also require a good improvised whistle) and -particularly useful for a dalmation- 'keep still' !

Answer 8

Dear Owen,

Just do together with him anything he needs to learn!

Use the food he likes as a reward when he do something right, but do not allow him to change the role with you, he is not the boss! All commands you can solve with a lot of patients, nice words and yummy cookies :)

If he needs to use a toilet ( don't know how to say it in English), use the puppy dippers. Buy a fluid that you have to spill over the dippers and put your puppy on it, until he is finished. Dippers always put on the same place and soon he will go there by himself and without dippers.

That is all for now, my puppy is still in learning process so this is far I can help!

Good luck!

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personal experience

Answer 9

Dear Owen Wilson:
You probably already know that there are a lot of books, DVDs, TVs Shows which approch this subject with a good level of proficiency.
BUT...
Whatever are the tips, only one is above from all of them: to use these tips with LOVE and consequently with RESPECT with our pets!
LOVE does not mean let the puppy does everything he wants to do: but guide him, with firmness but also with TENDERNESS.
LOVE includes the owner's responsability on teaching behaviour boundaries: these only will help your best friend to fell more security.
In my humble opinion, that's it!
Peace!
Anna.
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Answer 10

well there are specialists that can help you communicate with your dog to help train it. but i find that if you get your puppy into a sitting position, lightly push down on it back and at the same time say sit, then once you put it, in the sitting position you should praise him with a treat and the dog will eventually learn that as it is getting treats that they are doing a good thing.

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experience

Answer 11

Tips on training a puppy...First you need a lot of patience! Training a dog takes a lot of time. Don't think that this will be a piece of cake because it's not. I have a dog and trust me it didn't just take a day. By the time she was fully trained it was a year past. Start with the basics like sit, lie down, stay, and heel. Treats always work. Always rememberr to reward you dog after a trickk. It will learn a lot faster. After your dog has learntd the basics you can start to move on to more advanced tricks like roll over or stand.

Answer 12

You can train a puppy to do anything but let me tell you that you need to be very patient after all a puppy you cannot put nappies on but a baby you can.

While toilet training try using puppy mats , they are scented so the pup knows to use them when they need to go and less mess for you to clean up plus you can get bio degradable puppy mats if you want to be kind to the enviroment.

I got them for my pup , she is almost 8mths old now and 2 weeks ago she started to ask ( not speaking way ) to go outside and do her doo doo if you know what I mean. Now I do not use the puppy mats but they are a god send.

Answer 13

train a puppy for what. If you mean for everything then I have always trained mine like I trained the children I cared for.
Dogs have a biological body and a brain which includes emotions just as humans do. Just because their body is a different shape and their vocal chords sound different doesnt mean they dont understand. They need instructions and info repeated constantly and physically shown what you want them to do untill they finally understand. Just like children do. They need to know what is acceptable behaviour and what isnt. My cats used to get put in the naughty box when they were kittens and it didnt hurt them one bit. It was a very large denim dog box with mesh on 3 sides into which I placed a litter tray and water but not food or toys untill they learned how far they could go. Although not perfect cats now that they are grown up they normally stop what they are doing when I say no naughty. But one very important item is to give them lots of love and talk to them. My cats talk to me in their own sweet way and most of the time I know what they are asking me for. The way to achieve this closeness with animals is for the animals to love and respect you and they will do this if you love and respect them also. But you will never get animals to respect you if you dont be strict enough with them. Once you start feeling sorry for them when you reprimand them then that is the time they will start to be even more naughty then ever.
I have had dogs in the past and the same training works on dogs cats and children.
Watch Supernanny (Jo Frost) on tv. Although I live in England I do know that she also does a supernanny show on American tv.

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My own experience over a lot a years and the comments in my favour from people who have seen the results of my actions

Answer 14

Its really important to establish right from the start that everything good comes from you and that you make all the decisions. Treats, attention, toys it all has to be earned by good behaviour. Never punish a dog as they simply do not understand the concept of being bad.

House training is obviously a priority, followed by socialisation, teaching appropriate chewing, bite inhibition and basic commands. Training sessions should be short and frequent and always end on a positive note. Start off in the house with no distractions and once they have mastered it there gradually move to other places that are more distracting.

Most of all it should be fun after all that's why people get a dog - never train or walk your dog when angry or frustrated.

Thank you for making so many people laugh!

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Owner of 14 week old collie/lab mix called Pip!

Answer 15

Persistence.

Get a scheme and stick to it, then you can use it for as long as you want and the dog will always respond to it, and not get confused.

I like these cans of pressurised air you can buy. They just spray short, sharp bursts of air, but it also makes a sound dogs really don't like. Also, the can is bright red, so the dog easily recognises it and sometimes it isn't even necessary to use the can.

Good luck, once the puppy is trained be sure not to lose the obedience though.

x x x

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My friend uses the spray.

Answer 16

Puppies I have discovered the hard way are like children, but worse, as you can't take puppies shopping with you!! I hated leaving my Dog twix when he was only weeks old, he went everywhere with me, thankfully I am self employed so twix also came to work with me!! The best tips I have are.... (Twix, a blonde Lab is now 14 months old)
Start straight away, be firm, never give in. Buy a dog cage. They look awful and make you feel evil for putting them in it, but believe me, if you don't, you cannot even begin to imagine the distruction one tiny puppy can cause in so little time. For the first few nights in the cage they will cry alot, but don't give in, it will pass.
When I got my pup, i let him sleep on the couch with me for the first week to settle him in.
Carry them up and down stairs and get stair gates, having them go up and down them as pups as its bad for thier hips. (depending on breed, but lab's get problems with their hips)

Go to training classes, its good for socialising them with other dogs.

Good luck, and put anything you dont want chewed up and out the way!!

Love Vicki x

Answer 17

stay safe Wilson !!!
Step1
Watch your puppy's behavior while relieving himself outdoors so you can detect the warning signs and intercept him when indoors.
Step2
Stay outside as often as possible during nice weather so your puppy can develop a preference for eliminating outdoors. Help him develop a liking for surfaces like dirt and gravel by taking him outdoors to eliminate after eating, playing and sleeping, or, ideally, every 15 minutes.
Step3
When it's time, go straight to a predesignated area and don't leave until the puppy urinates.
Step4
Tuck your puppy into a cozy crate in your bedroom at night. Dogs are den animals and don't like to soil the area where they sleep.
Step5
Carry the puppy outdoors when he becomes restless in the middle of the night, and wait until he's finished relieving himself.
Step6
Supply a litter box (filled with sand or kitty litter) during the night, unless you plan on getting up every couple of hours to take him outside. If you do want to take him outside, set your alarm if you sleep too deeply to notice that your puppy has started fidgeting, and carry him outside at those times.
Step7
Carry the puppy outside first thing in the morning so he won't soil the floors as he walks outside.
Step8
Be consistent with training. Consult a pet behaviorist if you have problems.look them in the eyes
a simple training is
#sit
#give mi paws or appear
#rollover
#bark
#up
#jump
#lay down
#behave

Step9
Reward your dog with puppy treats and praise every time he successfully eliminates outdoors.

Answer 18

One thing to remember, you are the pack leader and you must show all other family and friends more attention than your pup or else puppy will think he is higher up the pecking order and start miss-behaving. You can still fuss and pet your puppy but always acknowledge, speak to, hug or whatever your friends and family first. Also the human has to go through the door first, dog must be made to follow. Puppy should be fed after you have eaten and never give food to your pup while you are eating or he will learn to beg every time he sees anyone with food. It is really important not to teach bad habits by accident as they are difficult to get rid of. These things help to show your pup that he is low down in the pecking order and he will know he should take commands from you and your family etc.
Other things can be learnt with rewards and praise. Don't teach too many things at once. Reinforce what has been learnt each time you go out.
Good luck and enjoy your dog.

Answer 19

I have trained 2 dogs from puppies.
The best way to firstly 'potty train' them, is when they urinate, and you CATCH THEM -very important!( I repeat when you catch them, do not suddenly see a little yellow puddle and rush to them because it will see it as a attack and not a punishment, leaving your little pup confused!) Push their nose into it and give them a little hit -not too hard. Then take them outside or where they are meant to urinate, for a poo, well don't stick their nose it in, just make sure that they see it and then put them where they are suppose to go to the toilet.
For sit and stay, the reward rule, command, show, reward.
For the reward make sure it's something they really adore but only give them that 'special' reward when they do a very good job.
Next is love and praise, very important for a little puppy.
Also start training when they are young 3 months, but not too old.. otherwise they become stuck in there old/ or developed ways.
Hope that helps :)

Answer 20

Don't treat the puppy like a baby, treat it like a dog, dogs need kind firm discipline and they will respect you, make sure you eat first, do not share your food with it and show it respect, care and attention. Find a training and puppy socialising group to go to, this will teach the dog how to behave and make sure that the dog knows it's place from the start , never allow it to growl at you or anybody else, don't let it have it's own chair, buy it a dog basket on the floor. Do not hit it , if you need to punish it put it in time out and deprive it of attention for about 5 minutes, a puppy crate/ dog cage is a must for this purpose. Lastly don't let it get bored or you can't blame it for chewing up the house, take it for walks and spend time getting to know it, it is a huge responsibility, good luck.

Answer 21

Good socialization is the most critical foundation when training a puppy. You actually can teach an old dog new tricks, but you can't undo damage done by poor socialization. Take the puppy out, introduce it to new and different environments, other dogs and people. Let it explore the world. Puppy class is an excellent place to start. This is a class where the focus is on interacting with other dogs and people more than training.
It was already said but it cant be said enough. Consistency is the key as well as follow through. You are the boss. You are the pack leader.
I recommend any book by whats his name the Dog Whisperer...sorry I am terrible with names.

Answer 22

Start off by keeping him in a confined space(Such as the laundry room). and cover the floor with newspaper. He then learns to wee only on paper. After a week, reduce the amount of floor covered with paper, and he;ll stick to going for wees only on the paper-covered floor. Continue until the amount of paper is one sheet by the doorway to the garden and then put the paper outside. You can eventually get your puppy to only go in one part of the garden. The whole process can take as little as two weeks, and as long as you don't allow him into the rest of the house whilst toilet training, he will succeed. NEVER punish him for going over the edge of the paper, after all, a good aim takes practise.

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Personal successes with my own beautifully behaved and happy dogs.

Answer 23

ceasar milan< He is Wonderful.. I am training My dogs By his Dvds

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http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/

Improve your relationship with your dog! Learn how to achieve balance and establish pack leadership with these practical tips and techniques.

Remember, there are no quick fixes; pack leadership is a year-round 24/7 commitment. The more you learn about dog psychology, the better you will be able to connect with your canine companion!

Answer 24

Before buying a puppy, be sure you have the time and patience to be a dog owner. Check with your council what their regulations are regarding care and laws in your neighbourhood so you don't annoy neighbours etc. Then work out with a vet what kind of puppy you need. Some people are active and will be happy to care for a robust dog, some people are elderly and frail and need a quieter breed. Be sure to have your puppy checked and vaccinated on the correct schedule according to what your vet recommends. If you do not intend to breed your dog, have it neutered. The world has too many dogs who end up in grief for lack of responsible owners. When you train your dog, make sure you are calm, consistent and kind. Same as our own learning, a pup needs kindness and repetition, praise when something is performed well. If you have no idea of where to begin, your vet should be able to tell you where to access puppy kindergarten classes that will then progress to dog obedience. The good news is most dogs are smart, it is their owners who need to be trained more than the pups. Enjoy your dog. It will be a companion for many years and if there is a behaviour you think is kind of cute now but would find annoying ten years down the track, don't let it establish the habit as a pup.

Good luck to you Owen. I hope you enjoy your pets and a long and fruitful relationship with them.

Kind regards

Lisa from Australia

Answer 25

How To Train A Puppy

Having a new puppy in the home excites everyone especially children but make sure you got the puppy for a good reason and not just on a spur of the moment feeling. Like they say dogs are for life not just for Christmas. A puppy can bring lots of happy memories and times but they have a lot of training and work involved to, they are not all fun and no work!

A puppy's temperament depends on where the puppy has been brought up and what type of breed he is. German shepherds, Rottweilers, bull dogs and boxers are all guard type dogs so tend to be very loving and protective. Border and bearded collies tend to be herding dogs and reared on farms and tend to be quite enthusiastic and never sit still (be aware because they are reared on a farm they may be a little bit nervous around modern day technologies, such as bridges, loud noises etc). Labradors, gun dogs and pointer are all hunting dogs so expect them to be full of energy and laughable moments. Of course these are just general expectations every dog has its day...and its personality!

Training a puppy is something that can be achieved in a matter of weeks depending how much time and attention you spend on it. You don't need to train for hours and hours a day, a few minutes several times a day is all it takes. The first thing you need to train your new puppy in is obedience, commands like sit, come, heel, stay and fetch are basic enough for them to learn. As they get older you can incorporate commands like paw, roll over and play dead! Training a young puppy is not as hard as you may think as they are like a blank sheet of paper waiting to be written on. The way they are taught and what they are taught will stick with them and will influence them later on in life, although training isn't forever so you need spend a few minutes every day just to keep reminding them what to do.

There are not so nice consequences involved when puppies aren't trained, for starters your house will constantly be a teething ground for them and your furniture will have massive holes in it. Puppies are like babies and need to be taught the difference between right and wrong, to do this you need some puppy dog training!

Many handlers experienced or in-experienced are turning towards training products and aids but training can be done without these methods. Just a bit of good old hard work! A puppy may take several months to training but when it is complete the rewards will be well worth it, but don't forget to stay up on your training for several minutes each day or your dog will slowly forget and you'll have to start all over again, with an even bigger task, training an older and sometimes bigger dog!

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My source :- http://www.katie-kanga.co.uk/how-to-trai…

Answer 26

To train your puppy, you should place a leash on the puppy during the training. The idea of the leash is to tell the dog that he is doing the wrong thing (if he does). When the dog bites on the couch, pull the leash continuously and say "stop!" (or some reference word you will use) several times so that it can learn from that.

When the puppy starts to poo, use the leash and pull it to a grass area, but normally the puppy should already know that. OR pull it towards a dog tray

While the puppy is young, if you would like it to follow you, you should call out for the dog for eg "Come on Benny!" in a different voice tone. Try to include his/her name when you calling out for it.

To train the puppy to sit, ensure the puppy is standing up. Then shout the command "sit" in a different voice tone and then use your hand to push down on its lower end of body ,using force, so that the puppy sits. Do this several times so that the puppy can understand. Vice verse to train the puppy to stand, shout the command "stand" in a different voice manner and use your hand to force the puppy to stand from underneath the body.

Importantly, while the puppy is still young, it must b

Answer 27

Well with my dog I her a treat every time she dose what I ask her to do but here are some other tips, The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting time for any household. Your cute and cuddly little fluff ball will immediately command center stage from the whole family. Before long though, it becomes very clear that the new arrival means there's lots for you to do, and even more for him/her to learn.

Your young puppy is totally reliant and dependent on you to help him habituate and fit into our human, domesticated world. Your guidance and leadership will determine what path his life takes and what type of dog he will become. During puppyhood you play the lead role and are responsible for shaping the character, temperament and behavior habits that your dog will carry throughout his life. Your puppy's future is in your capable hands... It shocks some new puppy owners when their puppy acts like, well a puppy. The little critter is a pooping machine who chews, barks, digs, cries and much more! But we still love them anyway - we just need to provide them with some direction and boundaries to follow. If you're anything like me you probably just want to get your puppy off to the best possible start in life, and also set them up to thrive as adult dogs.

Bringing a young pup into our lives is a big responsibility and commitment to fulfill. Our puppies have a long list of requirements and deadlines that must be met for their well-being. Tasks like puppy house training, crate training, puppy socialization, leash training and basic obedience need to be addressed right from the very start.


How To Train A Puppy - The Positive Non Violent Way

It's important with all dog training but especially with young puppies to use lots of encouragement, praise and rewards (positive reinforcement) in your training. Start your puppy training sessions as soon as your little puppy arrives at your home. Set your puppy up to succeed, concentrate on developing desirable habits in your puppy and preventing undesirable behavior. It's much a better alternative to put your puppy on the right path from the start, rather than trying to correct established problem behaviors later on.

Keep your training sessions short, consistent and always have fun. The key to shaping your puppy's behavior is to start out with very easy commands, continue to build on these successes and apply heaps of repetition. Base your training sessions around trust and mutual respect rather than old school methods based on punishment and harsh corrections. In this environment you will find that your puppy loves his training sessions and his confidence will grow with each and every session.

Always remember that you are dealing with a very immature young animal. Be realistic, flexible, patient and always fair. Your puppy doesn't just automatically know this stuff! It's all new to him and he is bound to have the odd slip up and mistake along the way. Don't worry about these mistakes, just move on and do your best to prevent them in the future. Enjoy this fantastic time in your dogs life. His puppyhood is the time where you will lay the foundation for your puppy's life. It's also where you will develop, build and strengthen the special bond you will share with your dog for life.

Answer 28

Hi Owen

My advce is to forget all that ceaser milan bullshit and try positive reinforcement instead of negative reinforcement. A dog is much like a small child and responds much much better to small treats than tugs on the leads and frightening noises. I rescued a 10st 16mnt old japanees akita and belive me when we first got him it was like training from the start all over again. Your puppy will need lot and lots of love and affection, a firm NO if he is misbehaving and Dont treat him(or her) like a child as he or she will start to behave like on (ie let it walk dont carry it, dont let it up on your furniture etc.) it may take time and it wont happen over night but if my wicket is anything to go by it will be the next most rewarding thing next to kids you will ever do.

Check my video about wicket in the source

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Answer 29

use positive reinforcement, rather than negative, is one of the most important things you can do. if the puppy chews something up on you, dont scold him, just take him away from it and ignore him, but if he does something good, give him a treat (you'll want to be carrying these around just about EVERYWHERE with you) and make a big fuss as though this is actually the greatest thing you've ever seen, the puppy will be delighted with himself and think your absolutely aweseome for recognising his brilliance xD
Good luck with your puppy, hope it all turns out well for you =]

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own and train dogs for 10 years, im only 15 xP

Answer 30

Well, It is important to start with the basic commands. Such as sit, stay, lay down and come. Using treats is a affective way to get your dog to stay in the desired position, then a reward for doing it correctly. Puppy school is also a good way to train your dog. Unless your dog is so terrible that he gets kicked out, like Marley.Ha ha. Make sure to pick one dominant person or "master" out of the family staying with your dog. This person takes control on all or most of the main training. Getting your dog to pee outside isn't that difficult as long as you use some tools such as the puppy mats and housebreaking aid spray.

P.S, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed watching Marley and Me. You did such an amazing job and the movie was incredible! It's my new favourite. I cried so much and I really could relate to the bond of John and Marley because I have a mischievous dog as well. His name is Pepsi. I read the book beforehand and I loved how no big details were left out. Thank you very much for your work in the film!

I hope this helps.

Nevada Christensen

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Training a dof of my own and research to handle my own dog.

Answer 31

well obviously first you want to potty train it so here's what you do: when he is "going bathroom" in the house you pick him/her up and put him/her in the place you would like him/her to go to bathroom for example my dog goes to the bathroom in my backyard. *DO NOT TELL HIM/HER ITS BAD UNTIL HE HAS BEEN IN YOUR HOUSE FOR ABOUT ABOUT 2 MONTHS* after 2 months then tell start telling him/her no or what ever word you wish to use to let him/her hes/shes being bad. (NOTE: don't use the same word to often if hes/shes a naughty pup because they'll think its there name) if he/she is a biter then when ever they bite you hold there moulth closed (NOTE: not to hard or tight just enough to keep him from moving) look him/her in the eye and say no,ouch or which ever word you choose to let him/her know they've been bad. Since all puppies do bad things because they are testing to see what they can/cannot do you'll need to train them there as well. I use a water bottle and just spray my puppy when hes bad well saying no he knows what hes aloud to do and not do now. to stop him/her from eating furniture just put hot sauce on there (not to much) unless the puppy likes really hot things they wont be biting the furniture anymore. now for tricks. tricks are easy puppies will do anything for food/treats etc to teach him basics like sit,wait,laydown,etc just offer treats, for example to teach him to sit tell him to sit push his/her butt down and say sit then give cookies soon enough they will know what the word 'sit' means. I hope I could have helped and i wish you and your new puppy happy times and a great life.


here are some sites that can help as well:
http://www.dogtraininghq.com/
http://www.perfectpaws.com/pupstuff.html
http://dogs.about.com/od/purelypuppies/P…

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I am sorry for the long awnser but it should help with everything and i really do hope that you and your new best friend are a happy couple.

(also I know this isn't part of the question but i just wanted to say me and my pup snoopy enjoyed marley and me kinda cried at the end but great movie)