If you just got a brand new puppy, congratulations! You’re in for a very fun yet frustrating time. One second, you’ll be smiling at him for being so cute, while the next second, you’ll want to scream at him for breaking something in the house. So when it comes to a puppies training, the sooner you do it, the better off you’re going to be.
Although it’s important to get a puppy trained early, this still means you are going to have to show some patience. Let’s face it. This is a brand new situation for a puppy. You are going to have to give him a little leeway. He’s not going to pick it all up on his first day at a new home.
The beginning part of the puppy training should be focused on boundaries. What can the puppy do? Where can it go? All these things have to be answered. The best way is just to simply keep an eye on him. Watch and see where he goes when he is in the house. If he walks into closet, be prepared to say “NO”. The dog will soon get a sense by your tone, and where he is in the house, as to where he can go, and where he cannot.
Be sure to put a leash on your dog and take him outside often. Not only is it good for the dog to get some fresh air and exercise, but it’ll teach him to do his business outdoors. Just make sure to give him a little treat after he does so he’ll learn that he should always wait till he goes outside.
It’s very difficult for a new pet owner to learn to deal with a dog who will not stop barking. Sometimes, it seems that a new dog barks incessantly, without noticing that you just want peace and quiet. A new pet-owner needs to learn that their pet’s barking is not meant simply to bother them. They need to pay attention to why the dog is barking, and understand the “dog’s barking trends.”
Make an attempt to be more aware. What is the reason for it? Is this a situation that is very noticeable that makes him bark or is this an indirect cause? Many times a dog will bark when he is in a strange situation. Dogs normally guard their territory and they will bark at people, like they are letting them know “stay away from my personal space”.
The secret to getting your dog to stop barking is to be ready for it. Be aware of what is making him bark and take action to prevent it. For example, if you know he barks at the mail carrier every day, be ready. When you think its around the time the mail gets delivered, put a leash on your dog. When you see the mail carrier approaching, give just a small tug on the leash, before the dog gets an opportunity to bark. Just a little tug, though, to remind him to keep quiet.
A great tool for outdoor training is a water gun. When you see a situation that would set your dog barking, squirt him before he starts. This will build an association with the barking and being squirt. To fully drive the message home, be sure to give positive feedback in the form of treats or other rewards when your dog remains quiet in these situations without having to be squirt.