Not only does a puppy turn the house upside down, it turns life upside down.
But how do you go about training a puppy?
Here you will find valuable tips for the first few weeks.
The puppy is finally here - and an exciting time with him!
Then the young four-legged friend will turn your life completely upside down.
In the beginning you will have to take care of him like a baby.
The puppy has to be house trained, has to learn commands * and has to understand what bite resistance means towards people.
Dog owners have a lot of work to do in the beginning.
Patience, discipline and perseverance are required here.
But how do you properly approach puppy training?
In this article you will find valuable tips for the first few days.
So that living together with the dog becomes a pleasure.
Have fun with your new family member.
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12 valuable tips for raising puppies
Naming:
Before the puppy moves in, come up with a suitable name with your family.
Start calling your dog by name relatively early.
That way, he will quickly learn to respond when you call him.
Preparation:
A good structure and the right preparation are the be-all and end-all in puppy training.
You should therefore definitely include on your shopping list: Basket and dog blanket, puppy food, bowls, dishes and leash, toys, transport box for the car, brush for grooming, poop bags and plenty of paper towels for the unwanted incidents in the first few days.
Secure the
apartment before the puppy:
Before the new family member moves in, you should make the house or apartment "puppy-proof". Certain objects are dangerous and absolutely taboo for young four-legged friends: power cables and connections, household items, medicines, poisonous plants and food, poisonous liquids, plastic bags, ponds or pools, children's toys and other small parts. Important for the beginning: Do not walk any stairs!
House training:
It is entirely possible that it will take a few weeks for the puppy to be house trained.
Observe the young four-legged friend closely, because the bladder is predictable.
In general, things have to happen very quickly after eating and waking up.
Get to know your dog, the longer you get to understand his body language.
Young dogs need more often, so you should take them out often.
Stay at home alone:
Has your puppy settled in well at home? Super. Then, from the age of 12, it will be time for him to get used to being alone. There is a lot of work to be done in small steps. Give your puppy something to do with a chew bone or toy. Leave the room for about a minute. Your pup won't miss you as he knows you will be back. Repeat this exercise several times. The next step is to leave the room when the puppy is sleeping, grooming, or not distracted. He'll be surprised for a moment, but you'll show up again soon. In the third step, you extend your absence. When returning, stay calm and don't pay too much attention to the puppy. So he will accept this process as something completely normal.In the last and decisive step, you not only leave the room, but the house or apartment. The dog will immediately feel the difference. If the young four-legged friend stays relaxed, you can extend the period to up to two hours. A puppy shouldn't be left alone for longer in the first four months.
Leash:
In the beginning the puppy has to learn to walk without pulling on the leash.
To begin with, practice this with a harness and a regular leash.
The leash should be learned in a quiet place so that the puppy cannot be distracted.
The command “at your feet” should link you to a reward.
Patience is required:
teach your puppy to control his impulses.
He must be able to withstand spontaneous stimuli to act and wait patiently for your sign.
Teach him how to control the impulse through certain commands such as “wait”, “stop” and “stop”.
Structure in puppy training:
Everything is new for the young four-legged
friend
, so he needs a certain structure and clear guidelines.
Before the puppy moves in, you should therefore lay down clear rules and implement them consistently.
Concentration:
Puppies cannot concentrate for long at the beginning.
So do not overwhelm him with the puppy training.
The training should therefore only last a few minutes.
Stay Positive:
Puppies learn behaviors and even tricks better when they are having fun.
So stay positive with puppy training.
Trust in the dog has to be built up, this is not done through punishment or harshness.
Reward him to keep him motivated.
Maintaining:
Appropriate husbandry also means adequate care.
In addition to the fur, this also includes the ears, teeth and paws.
Teach your pup to be still when grooming from the start.
Cuddle him up in the evening, scratch his stomach and hold his paws for a few minutes.
You will find that in time he will enjoy it.
Bedtime:
Give the puppy enough rest, as it has to learn a lot in puppy training and is challenged every day.
New impressions have to be processed.
Should he withdraw into his basket alone, let him sleep.
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