More dogs are euthanized for behavior problems than for any other reason. It's sad and unnecessary and in almost all of these cases, early, correct, and persistent training techniques will reverse this dismal statistic.
It is important that you properly learn how to train your dog right from the beginning to prevent some of the common problems.
You can easily learn how to solve common behavior problems like house training, puppy mouthing and biting, adolescent destructiveness, teaching Fido to come when called, and preventing aggression. The information you find here is based on contemporary humane training techniques that are fun for both you and your dog(s).
Puppies from 6-16 weeks
Now that you have that cute puppy in your family how are you going to mold him or her into a productive member of our society? If you don't have an organized approach, with time set aside to enforce your training, that adorable little thing will soon become a monster that controls your life. What your pup learns (and fears) during its first 4 months will be carried in its memory for the rest of his/her life. Therefore, it is imperative that you set aside the time and patience to turn these first 4 months into a positive experience for both of you.
In all honesty, few of us know enough about dog behavior to properly train a pup. This article series will help with that.
We have enlisted the aid of Terry Long, a dog trainer par excellence. With her guidance you will soon know exactly how to approach the training of your pup.
We have complete information on what to do when you first get that pup home and until your pup is 4 months old. This is probably the most important time in your pup's life, since it is during this time that your puppy will learn the behaviors it will carry into adulthood.
The areas you'll need to address are:
• House training
• Socialization
• Basic manners
• Leadership and guidance
• Preventing problem behaviors
The goal of "house training" a puppy is to teach your new pup that she/he should eliminate only in a specific place, e.g., the backyard or papers on the patio.
The goal of "socialization" is to help your puppy get along well with others; to become a well behaved member of the community; and to be a confident and psychologically healthy dog.
The goal of "basic manners" is make sure your dog understands how to act and is accepted within your community.
The goal of "leadership and guidance" is for your dog to learn the rules and customs of living in human society.
The goal of preventing problem behaviors is to teach your pup specific behaviors that will help him/her avoid developing annoying and/or dangerous behavior problems.
All of these areas are important to you and your dog's relationship and your dog's long, healthy and happy life. Stay tuned for future articles that explore each of these areas in more depth.
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