Obedience Training For Your New Puppy Pets Articles

Obedience training for your new puppy should begin the day you bring him/her home. You should make obedience training fun and incorporate the training with play sessions. It is so easy to train a puppy when they are having fun and the puppy has no idea that they are learning valuable lessons.

Training is usually broken down into two types: obedience and behavioral. We will discuss obedience training in this article.

Obedience training for your new puppy should begin the day you bring him/her home. You should make obedience training fun and incorporate the training with play sessions. It is so easy to train a puppy when they are having fun and the puppy has no idea that they are learning valuable lessons. Please keep the sessions short and reward the puppy when they obey a command on the first call.

Some basic commands are: sit, stay, come and heel. Focusing on these commands with your new puppy is a good start. You should practice with your puppy at least twice every day and more often if you have the time. Make each practice session short so as not to tire the puppy or let the puppy become bored. Remember make it fun for both of you.

After your puppy has completed their vaccination course, you may enroll them in puppy classes. These classes are beneficial for both the puppy and owners. Before you enroll the puppy, stop by the class and observe the instructor during a training class. Is the class fun for both humans and animals? Do you feel comfortable with the type of training? Remember, your puppy's welfare is at stake and you want to be satisfied with the training techniques. Also, make sure the class size is small because you will receive more instructions and individual attention. This class should be fun for both owner and puppy and educational for both. If you feel uncomfortable or you're not happy with the trainers methods you may always find another class and instructor.

Puppy classes are invaluable. Your puppy will learn or reinforce the basic commands you have taught them and will be socialized. Socialization is the foundation of a well behaved dog. A puppy that is accustomed to being around many different people and animals is better behaved and less likely to be aggressive around people or other dogs. Make sure you practice the commands with your puppy at home and continue the socialization whenever you are out with your animal whether it is the park or just a walk around the block. Socialization is so very important during the first five months of the puppy's life. Letting the puppy get use to strange sights, sounds and smells will make him/her a more stable dog as they grow older.

There are many classes your puppy can attend. Some are called Beginning Puppy Classes, Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Class 1 and so forth. After your puppy has graduated from the first class, you can enroll them in the next class for further training and socialization. There can never be too much socialization or training for your puppy or dog. As the puppy learns new commands and branches out further in his obedience training, he/she will become more self assured and you as the owner will be more confident and allow them more freedom in the home. Training benefits both the puppy and the owner.

As the puppy grows older, you may want to enroll them in a beginning agility class or a Canine Good Citizen class. There are many continuing classes for puppy's and dogs and the only limit is how much time you have to devote to your animal and the cost of the classes. There are many group classes offered that are not expensive and in some communities informal classes are formed by pet owners who just want their animals to play and exercise with other animals in dog parks. Dogs are social animals and are happiest when they can run and play with other dogs or play with their humans.

There are many books and articles on the different types of puppy and dog training. If you are not familiar with certain terms like reward training or Canine Good Citizen, do your research before enrolling your puppy or dog in any class. You want a rewarding experience for both you and the puppy in training class.

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Jim McKiel lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife Doris and their pet family members Buddy and Buster. They have devoted their lives to the betterment of pet ownership. For more information, visit Large Breed Family Dogs

Crate Training Dogs: The Right Way and the Wrong Way - Part Two By Kathleen Amaro

Does your puppy want to be crate trained?
Yes! in fact, he does. Your puppy or dog will soon see his crate as a place of security, IF it's approached correctly.
The crate is NEVER to be used as a punishment. Introduce it gradually and gently; make the crate and your pet's puppy potty training a positive and happy experience and he will come to view his crate like Linus views his blanket.
Make sure your puppy has a balance of crate time and activity time. He needs ample exercise to be healthy. This is an important part to crate training dogs and puppy potty training.
Being in the crate too much will have a negative effect on his personality and puppy behavior. And being loose all the time will get him into trouble and may also serve to make him feel insecure and overwhelmed.
A Few Crate Training Dogs Tips:
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1. If you can't supervise, your pup needs to be in the crate.
This goes for dogs as well. Until your dog or puppy is reliable with each stage of puppy potty training, freedom should be limited.
This doesn't mean your pet should be in the crate all the time, but instead watched at all times. And make sure your puppy or dog gets ample exercise during this time. DON'T use the crate TOO much. This can also be detrimental to your puppy's or dog's physical and mental well-being.
In Puppy Potty Training I give an example of a step by step schedule for crate training puppies.
2.The crate should be an appropriate size for the weight and size of your puppy.
For crate training puppies you may have to find one that is adjustable, however I'm not a fan of these as they're not enclosed and don't promote the feeling of security near as much as the enclosed crates.
If using an enclosed crate during puppy potty training, then you can block off the back portion of the crate with something and allow more room as your puppy grows. Make sure that whatever you use to customize the size of your crate is safe and secure and won't pose any danger to your puppy.
For crate training dogs all you need to do is make sure it's an appropriate size for the dog. He needs to be able to turn around comfortably but not be able to go to one end of the crate and do his business and then return to a clean end. With puppies and dogs this is an important thing to remember when choosing a crate size.
3. For every month of the age of your puppy, that is how to get an idea of how long he can be crated at one time, (months to hours +1)
4. Never use the crate as punishment. Never bang on the crate to make your puppy stop whining. This can cause other behavior problems to be exhibited.
The Biggest Contributors to Behavior Problems:
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Yelling, scolding, hitting, swatting, especially rubbing his nose in it (which is the worst), or getting upset at your puppy or dog only causes him to become fearful of you, and to be confused (usually both). And this makes potty training much more difficult for both of you.
These archaic methods are the biggest contributors to problem dog behavior, (not just in their puppy stages, but lasting an entire lifetime). Real Training causes your dog to "learn", and a puppy or dog can't "learn" if they're afraid and/or confused.
The Best News About Appropriate Crate Training:
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The greatest thing about my effective but gentle method of crate training dogs, (or crate training puppies) for puppy potty training is that you will be building the loving relationship you've always wanted with your dog based on positive and rewarding experiences together as opposed to him doing things out of fear, pain or punishment.
Instead of performing because he is "forced", your puppy or dog will come to please you naturally. This makes the dog's behavior much more reliable and consistent and gives him a more confident and cooperative personality.
Successfully crate training dogs, (and crate training puppies) can be done very simply through the natural and gentle methods I explain in Puppy Potty Training.
My gentle and effective methods of puppy potty training, applied in crate training dogs, will build a positive relationship of cooperation between you and your dog during his puppy potty
training stage.
It's very possible to get your puppy potty trained without having to use punishment and without having to clean up messes all the time.
My typical experience with a new puppy is anywhere between 1 and 4 accidents-total. And the results are always a very reliably potty trained, healthy and happy canine companion.

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Crate Training 101: Seven Easy Steps to Crate Training Your Animal By Jill R Kirk

Dogs, cats, ocelots, bobcats, tigers, rhinos, and even elephants.... All animals can be taught to go into a crate willingly.
With some it takes more time than others, but given that time, it is possible.
I have been involved in crate training all of these species and more for various reasons. Sometimes you need to move an animal safely from point A to B. Other times you need peace in knowing that your animal will not tear up your house or harm himself.
Having a crate trained animal has many advantages. The crate can provide a comforting and safe place for your animal inside your home. It can reduce separation anxiety, prevent your animal from tearing up your home or getting into something dangerous, and it serves as a way for transporting your animal safely and effectively. The crate can also be used as a potty training or obedience training tool.
Your animal can be at peace and even enjoy the crate. With consistency and patience your animal and your household can be a happier place.
Here's how...
1. Establish a relationship based on mutual love and respect. The more willing the animal is to work, the better they will listen and follow your commands. You want your animal to be eager to please you just to make you happy and get praised. You do not want your animal to behave based on fear or any other negative emotion.
2. Choose a crate that is right for you and your animal. You can get them just about anywhere. Crates should be large enough for the animal to sit, stand and lay down (stretched out) comfortably. Puppies and kittens will need a smaller crate to start with so that they do not confuse their crate as a space to potty, only eat and sleep.
Crates mainly come in a durable plastic material or an all wire metal mesh type with a removable metal floor pan that can be folded down to lay flat for storage. I have the wire mesh type as Ringo is quite large and enjoys the visibility and airflow of the mesh. He is too large to carry.
If you are looking for something to carry your animal in, you may go for the plastic lightweight crates, but be aware that some dogs will chew on the plastic. They are both fairly easy to clean, and it really depends on your animal as to what you think will be best. Again, be sure it is big enough for your animal to be comfortable.
3. INTRODUCING THE CRATE Once you have the relationship and you have chosen a crate, the first step to training your animal to go into anything is to simply put it where they can get used to it on their own, and make it appealing. You want their first impressions to be positive as they are very important.
Chose a location for the crate and place it with the door opened and secured (if necessary, depends on the crate) so that the animal can look at it and smell the inside and outside. Good places include areas your are with your animal a lot of the time or where you want them to be when they sleep...ie the kitchen or the corner of a well trafficked room. Pick a place that you would want to leave the crate with the animal inside when they are trained.
Make it a great place to check out. Put a few treats in and around it or put a favorite pillow or toy inside to let your animal know that the crate is a new item for them to enjoy.
Feed your animal in the crate or just outside of it. Whatever works for your animal in the way of encouragement to check out the crate.
Often your animal will find the crate immediately and see it as a great place to relax or sleep without any persuasion. You will only need to train the animal to go in when told.
Other times it takes a short while to warm up to it.
NOTE: If your animal shows an immediate negative reaction to the crate just being there, do not push it on them. Try to give encouragement for just looking at or walking near the crate instead of going in at all. Allow the animal to check out the crate full of goodies in his own time with simple encouragement. Forcing an animal to go in can leave the crate looking like a bad place to be and we do not want that.
In a matter of minutes, hours, or days (depending on your animal), your pet will be comfortable enough with the crate to be in or around it on its own, and crate training sessions can begin.
4. "Training sessions" is just a technical term that means you try to get your animal in the crate for a positive reward for some amount of time. An animal could be trained in one session or many. Every animal is different with different needs and should be approached with patience and consistency.
These sessions should be very short at first. Spend maybe 3-5 minutes, 3 times a day positively rewarding your animal for entering the crate.
Baby steps if needed. At first you may reward when he goes near the crate, then puts his front foot in the crate, then the next time when he puts two feet, then three and so forth. Make them work harder for the reward as they improve until you ask them to go in, sit and close the door before rewarding. The animals tend to catch on very quickly and do what is necessary for the praise, whistle, click, or treat... all methods of reinforcement should work here.
It is important to always be consistent with the reward. When the animal does what you want him to, reward him right away each time while in the crate so that he knows why he is getting the reward and will repeat the behavior. You want him to be sure that he is getting a reward for going into the crate and nothing else. No matter the reinforcement, whistle/click/praise/treat, give it when the animal puts his last foot in the crate (or goes in as far as you would like that session).
5. Emphasize the word CRATE (or another word you want to call it) when directing the animal inside so that the animal will learn the word and recall it later. If you consistently say "crate" when directing the animal into the crate, the animal will learn the word very quickly and respond.
You can also use a hand motion while saying CRATE. A sweeping motion from the front of the crate to the back while standing on the side often works because you can reward the animal immediately through the side of the crate. You could also simply stand at the front of the crate and point inside while saying "crate" it if you have a more willing trainee.
I have found it very effective to repeat the word in the praise... "GOOD CRATE! Very GOOD CRATE!" They learn the word faster when you repeat it as a command and as praise. The same principle applies to dog obedience training, house training, etc. You are teaching them English.
6. End each short session on a positive note. If you start to notice your animal losing focus and start to pay attention to something else, ask him to go in the crate as far as he has been going very well and no farther so that you can surely reward him then end the session.
It is common for trainers to choose a word that consistently ends the session each time and tells the animal that the session is over. A phrase like "the end" or "that's all" or whatever you choose will work fine as long as it is one or two words and not more. This is not necessary, but often useful when training an animal regularly for any behavior.
7. Once your animal easily goes into the crate when asked, begin closing the door behind him. Because the animal is now trained to go into the crate and still gets a reward immediately upon entering, he should be fairly unfazed by this action. Some animals will freak out when the door closes. In these cases, try shutting the door for a very short amount of time at first so as to not discourage the animal from going in at all. Reward the animal quickly when he goes inside with the door shut and instantly open the door again. Feed treats while the door is shut through the side of the crate so the animal does not focus on the door being shut.
Each time you do this hold the door shut a little while longer as long as the animal continues to enter. In time (minutes, hours, days depending on animal), the animal will know that the door will always reopen and go in with ease. They will trust you and the crate as home.
If you choose to, you can further train them so sit in the crate before rewarding using the same principles. AGAIN, always end a session on a positive note, meaning the animal does what you ask and you greatly reward him and then end the training for that time.
HOORAY! Now your animal is crate trained!
Pat yourself on the back and congratulate your animal! If you run into any problem areas or need some direction please feel free to visit sitringosit.com and ask your questions there. I will try to help guide the steps along.
Every animal is different so please do not get discouraged. Instead, persistence, consistency and patience are the keys to training... that and a lot of love and treats!
HELPFUL TIPS and THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CRATE TRAINING
1. Make sure to crate your animal at various different times, not just when you are leaving, so that the crate stays a positive place.
2. Never allow barking, moaning or whining to be the cause to let your animal out of the crate. Wait until they are quiet for a few minutes and then reward the silence with the release from the crate, not the noise! This could be an opportunity to train your animal a command like "no bark."
3. As your animal gets better behaved and better at going into the crate, put him in it and leave the door open to see what your animal does. If you can tell him to stay without the door closed and he listens, then you may not need to close the door every time. This depends on where your animal is with obedience training and what your goals are with his training in the future.
4. Physical and mental stimulation is required for your pet throughout the day! You should have an active period before crating and then remove the animal's collar so that they do not somehow get it caught.
5. Start out crating after playtime or after a good walk with you when the animal is sure to be tired and want to rest. I would play ball with my Ringo outside for a while and then bring him in, give him water, tell him to get in his crate and give him a treat when he entered. Then he would lay there tired and go to sleep.
6. It is important to remember that you do not want to leave your animal in the crate for a long time at first unless it is an absolute must. Be at home in another room or gone for a short time the first few longer stints in the crate.
7. Let's be honest, many animal owners work full time. It is unreasonable to think they do not. If you must leave for work, try to come home mid day the first few days at least to let the animal out so that he gets used to being in the crate for longer periods of time but he has a break to potty and run around. Make sure to exercise the animal BEFORE and AFTER being in the crate. If possible, a good rule is to limit the time in the crate to no more than 5 hours (except overnight). If you have a puppy, they will tolerate less time in the crate.
8. If your animal has an accident because he is in the crate too long, do NOT punish him as it was likely out of his control. Clean it up and refresh the scent of the crate. Take your animal outside and encourage him to go potty there.
9. Make the crate comfortable. Put in a pillow or towel and a chew toy that is certainly not going to be a choke hazard. Make sure you have a wide based spill proof water bowl with plenty of water in it.
10. If your animal has potty accidents in the crate, line it with something that hides odor and is easy to clean like a PoochPad so that your animal does not sit in his waste all day. And again, do not leave your animal in the crate as long if he repeatedly has accidents. House break the animal first or make it a point to be there at intervals that your animal generally needs to potty.
11. Puppies chew on everything just like a teething baby so sometimes you have few options with a pillow. The PoochPads have been reviewed to not get torn up by pups. There are chew toys specifically for puppies that should be safe to leave in a crate. KONG Toys are known for their durability.
12. If crating for transport, make sure that nothing in the crate can be chewed up or choked on. Many times, the ride can be stimulation enough. Some animals do get car sick so be aware of that. Again, I would suggest a dog bed if your animal does not chew on them and/or a PoochPad if your animal is known to get sick or have accidents.
13. Also, be mindful of the temperatures. If you are thinking about turning your car off and leaving your animal in it, DON'T. If there is no other option, make sure to leave as much airflow in the car as possible and do not be gone long. It can get deathly hot in a closed car in a matter of minutes. They do make Crate Cooling Fans for crates if you are in need of something to cool your animal in the crate.
Pat yourself on the back again and congratulate your animal repeatedly!
AGAIN, Every animal is different so please do not get discouraged. Instead, persistence, consistency and patience are the keys to training... that and a lot of love and treats!

I am Jill Kirk... a proud mother of two and owner of a well trained golden retriever named Ringo. I have a BS from Texas A&M University in Vertebrate Zoology. I have worked at zoos training various different animals ranging in size and intelligence from porcupines to elephants. I have trained many dogs and cat species, but I will not pretend to know everything. If I do not have the answer, I will find it for you! There is always new information and different techniques that work for different animals.
I am currently taking a break from the zoo to stay home with my two babies and Ringo. I know that a home without a trained animal can be very chaotic and difficult to manage. I want to talk to you and let you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel where your animal listens to you and does what you need him to. Let me help with your pet problems and suggest items that could be the answer for you.
Please visit [http://sitringosit.com/] and let me know how I can help you!

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How To Train A Doberman Puppy by Abby Wilson

Dobermans are bold, alert and loyal, and they have a strong desire to please. They have an innate guarding instinct that makes them very protective. Dobermans are usually aggressive and hostile towards strangers, but these kinds of behaviour can be softened with training. A well trained Doberman can be very loving and also a great protector for his family. Although it is not generally recommended to keep Dobermans when you have small children or other pets, as they do have very sharp teeth and an innate aggressive nature.

Dobermans are very easy to train, as they are extremely intelligent and great at learning new things quickly.

Dobermans will use such methods as jumping up, play-biting, growling and barking to get what they want, so if you find these traits undesirable then this kind of behaviour should not be rewarded by giving him what he wants.

Your authority needs to be instilled in the Doberman straight away, so you will have to teach it that €no' means they have done something negative, and the correct behaviour will be rewarded with a treat or a cuddle. This will simmer down the dog's natural assertive behaviour. If your Doberman pup is trying to bite, then grab it firmly (but without causing any pain) by the shoulders and say €no,' giving him a toy to chew on instead.

In order to assert your authority over the Doberman puppy, you need to try setting a few of the following rules. Make sure your dog always lets you walk through doorways first, and if he is in your way, make him get out of the way rather than walking around him or stepping over him. Also, make sure you eat yourself before you feed him. If you come home and he ignores you, then you must also ignore him. Try to call your dog to you, rather than going to him. Make sure when you play, you always end up with possession of the toy and place it out of reach, and do not let your Doberman sleep in your bed with you.

When your Doberman is a small puppy, make sure to cradle it in your arms with its belly upwards. This is a vulnerable position for him, and it will assert your authority over him. Also make sure to handle his food before you give it to him, so that your scent is on it, and when out on walks make sure he stays at your heel as much as possible.

It is also important to begin your puppy's socialisation at an early age; including children, visitors and other animals. Dobermans are quick to form strong and loyal bonds and also make a great protector for the family. However, keep a close eye on the Doberman when children are around, and make sure they are always in easy reach so you can restrain them in case they attack. Doberman's are inherently aggressive, but with proper socialisation from an early age they can learn to interact well.

It is extremely important with Dobermans never to hit them as a form of punishment, as this will make them distrust humans and can make them very unpredictable and more likely to attack.

The Doberman's high intelligence level means that he will need an awful lot of mental stimulation. They are also very energetic, and they enjoy long walks, running, playing and swimming. They require a lot of regular exercise, and their brains will require a lot of stimulation.

Dobermans hate the cold, and shouldn't be left outside for too long. They also aren't fond of being left alone for long periods of time, and can quickly become destructive. Try not to leave your puppy alone for too long, or if you have to then maybe consider an outside kennel where he will have plenty of room to play (as long as it's not too cold!)

Please be sure to incorporate all of these tips into your basic training, which can be found in the other articles on this website.

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About the Author

Abby Wilson writes articles on dog training, as it is a great passion of hers. She is also a self-published author of a novel, His & Hers under her professional author name Abby-Leigh Wilson.

Health Issues in Dobermans by Camille Goldin

Very frankly, Dobermans, in general, are not too strong in the health department. This is mainly because of large scale breeding by breeders who are only after making money and not concerned about improving the breed, in general.

However, if you get your Doberman from ethical breeders or proper rescue shelters, you can be sure that the dog does not have a hereditary problem.

Loving owners take every possible step to keep their Dobermans in the best of health. They are concerned about dog diet, exercise and all other aspects of a healthy living for their Dobermans. Some Dobermans, may suffer from illnesses specific to the breed - and that cannot be prevented by owners.

Hip / Elbow dysplasia, Gastric Dilatation V

olvulus (GDV) - Bloat, Hypothyroidism, von Willebrand's Disease (vWD), Dilated CardioMyopathy, Cervical Vertebral Instability (CVI or Wobbler's Syndrome) are some of the health concerns that Dobermans tend to face.

Hip/Elbow Dysplasia

Dysplasia is a crippling ailment that causes your Doberman's hip or elbow bones to weaken. When this happens, the hip or elbow bone and the corresponding socket donot fit well with each other. With time, it deteriorates and causes pain and discomfort to Dobermans.

The positive aspect of this illness is that hip or elbow dysplasia can be detected quite early. You can have your Doberman puppy tested even at the age of four months. A X-ray can detect this. Some Dobermans, thankfully, grow out of the disease too.

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) - Bloat

GDV or Bloat happens mostly in large sized, deep-chested dogs. It happens when the stomach swells from gas, fluid, or both and then stomach tends to twist on its axis. Whenever Bloat happens, it is an emergencyyou're your Doberman should be given immediate medical help. If not, the dog may even die.

The exact cause of Bloat is not yet known. However, it is seen to happen to dogs that eat large quantities of dry food, exercise briskly just after eating, and/or drink large amounts of water after their meals. You can reduce the risk of bloat in Dobermans by soaking the dry food in warm water and let it expand and soften before feeding; crate the dog for one hour before and after each meal; don't let him have too much water after the meal, reducing the quantity of food given at a single time. It may be a good idea to feed your dog two smaller meals per day, instead of one large meal.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a skin ailment caused by reduced levels of thyroid hormones. A side effect of this disease is hair loss. Hypothyroidism is treatable with hormone replacement therapy.

Canine Von Willebrand's Disease (vWD)

Though this disease is not very common, it is still known to affect Dobermans. The effects of this ailment is similar to what happens when people suffer from hemophilia which impairs the body's ability to control clots and bleeding. Though there are no known treatments for this disease, various preventive measures can be taken.

Dilated CardioMyopathy (DCM)

DCM is generally seen in large breed dogs, usually known to affect young adult males (between the ages of four and six years). It is believed to be a genetic predisposition in Dobermans and it grows fatal rapidly.

It is an acquired disease where the left ventricle and left atrium are affected by markedly enlarged and weakened heart muscles.

The most common symptom is respiratory distress - manifested as coughing, wheezing or laboured breathing. This may result in sudden heart failure and even sudden death. One third of all Dobermans who acquire DCM will experience sudden death.

Cervical Vertebral Instability (CVI or Wobbler's Syndrome)

Wobbler's Syndrome is supposed to be hereditary disease in Dobermans. Usually middle aged dogs tend to suffer from this ailment. The spinal cord gets compressed by cervical vertebral or because of a malformed spinal canal. In extreme cases, the dogs get paralyzed even in all four limbs. Dogs may suffer from neck pain too. Some owners go for surgery. However, surgery is not only expensive, the success rate is not guaranteed either.

When it comes to your Doberman's health, prevention is always better than treatment. If that is not possible, early detection helps you treat the problem and cure it, if possible. Do what you can to help Dobermans live a long and healthy life.

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Camille Goldin tells about health issues in Dobermans. TrainPetDog.com provides information on Dog Diet and more.

Boxer Puppy Training By Arland Kent

This very popular breed first originated during the late 1800s in Germany. It has been said that the name "boxer" came from the box in motion that this breed often performed with their front paws. Boxers have a formidable body being medium in size and stocky along with some strong set of jaws. you'll often find this breed working in various capacities like police, rescue and military work. They offer a loyal, strong and active demeanor. They usually are loving, nice and intelligent dog companions.
In regards to boxer puppy training, you'll find your own boxer to be insightful, clever and fast to learn. For this size of dog, puppy obedience training is very necessary. They definitely require a calm assertive dominant person as their owner. As with all dogs, they generally do not respond well to treatment that is harsh. Again with this breed, they respond well to being firm, fair and consistent. Boxers perform well within competitive obedience competitions while also loving to engage in tricks.
Like most other dogs for the ages up to 21 days, the boxer puppy simply has not much capacity to do anything except for sleeping, eating and enjoying a little playtime. During this age they will find it easy to go to the bathroom almost any place. Eventually, they will search for other places farther from their living quarters to do their elimination. During this time of their age, the boxer puppy will have the capacity to be introduced to other new experiences like crate training.
For example, it should definitely be possible to train your boxer puppy to "sit" on command at this age. Other simple commands like "come" should also be possible. Dogs of all ages like to be challenged in various capacities so a boxer puppy will undoubtedly enjoy this experience to not only learn but also bond with his human companions.
Whether it be training your boxer puppy or some other type of dog, it is always good to stay within some basic guidelines for teaching. It is important for the whole household to know and understand these guidelines so that your puppy will learn quicker and not be confused. While understanding this, remember that your boxer puppy will learn constantly and not only in formal training sessions with you. Therefore, keep in mind that your puppy will take everything in that he experiences.
Consistency will be key in order for your boxer puppy to learn quickly. Being consistent should be taken into account in all situations with your actions and/or words. For example, don't say the command "sit" one time and then the next time say something like "sit down" when looking for the same response from your puppy. Consistency means using the same word for a command each and every time. That also means everyone in the family uses the same word for a particular command. Also, don't let your dog hear your command and respond by ignoring you. You will have to make sure that he knows this command has a certain meaning. In order for him to properly respond to a command, you have to make sure he responds consistently. If he does not, you simply have to make it happen.
Don't ever punish your boxer puppy in order for him to do something you want. All dogs including boxers respond to praise and rewards 100 times better. Punishment while also make them sour on the idea of training sessions.
When giving training sessions to your new puppy, try to keep the time short when they are younger. As they do get older, you'll find their attention span to the better. The minute your puppy seems to be not interested, and your training session to carry on later.
Continually use patience and confidence when in training sessions and out with respect to your new boxer. This demeanor gives a sense of calm assertiveness that depicts you as a pack leader for your new puppy. Dogs respond to pack leaders that is why you need to reflect that persona.
Another good idea to think about or basic guidelines will be simplicity. In your training sessions make sure that all things can be seen as simple from your puppy's point of view. Remember to never use commands within sentences but only by themselves. When a command is said together with other words, dogs will either be confused by this or simply not understand what you want to say. therefore, if the command is "come" do not add any words to that like "come here".
Timing will be very important when it comes to teaching your puppy. Right after a command is voiced, boxer puppy should respond immediately and not moments later. He also needs to respond after hearing the command once and not multiple times. If he gets used to hearing the command multiple times then he will likely respond after he hears that command a certain amount of times.
Getting your new boxer puppy to learn various things will definitely be an enjoyable experience for him and you. Never communicate with your puppy from a demeanor of anger since your puppy will not respond well. Remember that they continually want to please their master or pack leader. A good happy teaching session with your puppy will be a much more effective training experience that he will want to repeat many times.

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Dog Training: Should You Start Puppy Training Early? By Tamara Madrid

Many people want to start dog training right away, because the puppy might be doing things that are less than desirable or they think it is a great way to bond with their new puppy. But your young dog should have some freedom until it's about 4 to 6 months old before getting into formal dog training. But that doesn't mean you are not starting some form of training.
Now, just because you're not formally training your dog does not mean you shouldn't make an effort to start early puppy training with simply lessons like how to behave around other people. It's important to buy a well-fitting collar and leash, then use them when you're out in public places. This is for both other peoples benefit as well as your own. You wouldn't want your puppy to suddenly run out into the middle of a busy street. In fact you might find that there is a leash law in your city that prohibits letting any dog to run free including puppies and when you go to a park or other public places you want to make sure your puppy is close to you. Your puppy training at this point is more informal as you are teaching your puppy to walk on a leash.
You want to make sure that your puppy is getting enough time to play outside and daily exercise. Exercise is the best way to make sure that his bones and lungs are getting strong. You want to try for at least 20 minutes a day of letting your puppy run around the yard. One fun way of combining both puppy training and exercising your puppy is to get him to chase you around the yard. You are teaching him to follow his pack leader and focusing his attention on you at this young age. Doing this will make dog training easier in the future.
Formal Puppy Training:
When your puppy is over 4 months old you can begin formal dog training. In fact, it is best to start at this young age because older dogs get stuck in their ways and are a lot harder to train. That doesn't mean you start out with the hardest part of training with these you ones, you want to start puppy training with just ten minutes a day.
Puppies can get tired quickly and will lose focus. Your puppy won't be any to handle a lot of puppy training at first. Even so, make sure these sessions are on a regular schedule of working a little with him every day. This routine will show your puppy that your are serious about these puppy training lessons. An extra trick you can try is to wear the same shoes or jacket so your puppy develops an association with these items of clothing and his training sessions.
Training Your Puppy to Heel
1. One of the most important skills in puppy training is learning to Heel. You will need have your puppy trained to wear a collar and comfortable with a leash before starting to train him to heel. The first part of training your puppy to Heel is to have your puppy walk alongside you on the left hand side.
2. Slap your thigh and say HEEL every so often to encourage your young dog to follow you and keep next to you during the training session. Your puppy might get distracted or not follow your lead at first, but keep walking and your pup will start to understand.
3. When your puppy starts to follow you reward the behavior by telling him good dog. Practice heeling every day during your puppy training sessions and so your puppy will be heeling at your side.
Teaching Your Puppy to Sit
1. Teaching your puppy to sit is a vital skill for any type of puppy training. To start, have a small piece of treat in you hand.
2. Hold the treat near your puppies nose and move it backward over his head. Gently press down with your other hand on his rear and guide him into a sitting position. As you press down during the puppy training session tell him to sit in a firm voice.
3. Repeat this process two to three times during the puppy training sessions and remember to praise your puppy each time he completes the action. Teaching a puppy to sit is one of the easiest commands, but one of the more import commands that you'll use during all of your puppy training lessons.

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