Train Your Puppy With Positive Training Techniques

When an individual invests in their very first
puppy they are often not too up on puppy
training. They may rely on their close friends
who have dogs for some advice. They will find
though that even their friends have different
viewpoints on how they should train their puppy.

As you might imagine some of these techniques
work better than some others. Seeing that this is
your first puppy it is going to be a challenge to
be able to realize which method is ideal for
training your puppy.

Why don't we first have a look back at a number
of methods that used to be well-accepted however
nowadays are almost never used.

A lot of these tactics which are not used as
often these days are strategies based on
punishment. Essentially when your puppy's or
dog's conduct is unacceptable you react in a
damaging manner. This negative way could be a
quick jerk on the leash while the dog is actually
wearing a choke or even a prong training collar.
The dog would certainly experience discomfort
because of this. Another unfavorable response
that trainers frequently used was in fact through
the use of a shock collar. An individual would
shock the dog every time the dog's conduct was
unacceptable, example, dog jumping up on
individuals.

The problem with these punishment based training
techniques is that you could end up with a very
obedient dog but obedient out of fear. This
approach could give you a terrified dog that may
wind up cowering in the corner any time you raise
your voice or you could wind up with a very
aggressive dog that could be threatening. Not a
good situation especially if you are having to
deal with a large breed dog.

Today trainers lean more towards positive forms
of training for your puppy or dog.

It wasn't all that long ago that many trainers
waited until a puppy was at least six months of
age before they started any significant training.
They were missing out on the ideal time for a
puppy to learn. Today many trainers will tell you
that training starts as soon as you get your
puppy.

So what do we need to know about positive dog
training techniques?

When you are training your new puppy using
positive dog training techniques you are going to
be using praise as well as positive reinforcement
when your puppy or dog displays good behaviour.
The reward can be in the form of a treat, a kind
word, a pat on the head etc. Dogs do respond very
well to positive training techniques.

When making use of these strategies at no time do
you hit, spank, scold or discipline your puppy in
any way. Most puppies will not react well to
discipline.

So following are some strategies that you may be
able to implement when striving to teach that new
puppy of yours.

When using treats to reinforce your puppy's good
behaviour be sure you have treats on you at all
times. If you wish to train your puppy to sit
instead of forcing them into a sit position
anytime you see him sitting praise him and also
reward the behaviour.

A real great time to make use of a positive
technique is when you are attempting to potty
train your puppy. When your puppy eliminates
outside in places you want him to go, again,
praise and also reward. Now when you praise your
dog you have to do this in an exceedingly upbeat
enthusiastic voice which your puppy will react
to. A good example of someone who had a very
upbeat and enthusiastic voice was Barbara
Woodhouse back in the 80's. She is remembered for
her iconic word "Walkies". Did her dogs react to
her - you bet they did.

Puppies get some things wrong especially when
potty training, so be ready to clean up promptly
with the puppy not around. Keep on track with the
positive training and before very long you will
have a trained puppy.

In order to have a trained dog you are going to
have to start the training with that puppy. There
is nothing much better than to end up being owned
by a well-trained dog.


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