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PUPPY
TRAINING TIPS from Mr. Bob
If you keep a short leash on your puppy
in your home, you will be able to direct him. One of the basic
principles in your puppy’s developmental stages of learning is to
understand that you are the one in control. “No leash” means no control
or guidance. By keeping a short leash on your pup when out of the
training crate, you can communicate and guide your message easily.
As a rule, it is never safe for you to
leave your puppy alone. Puppies can hurt themselves, damage your home,
and develop bad habits when not under your watchful eye. And without
proper guidance, they will not learn what is good and bad behavior.
Think of your dog’s crate as a ‘den’ - a
dog’s natural feeding area. This is where the mother dog would develop
a feeding pattern for her pups. These natural feeding instincts are
very strong. If you continue to mimic this technique, this will teach
your pup where to eat, when to eat, and what it should eat.
Dogs do not have a sense of time. Their
perception of time is based on learning associations. An example of
this would be, when you leave the house for a short time, a dog is just
as happy to see you when you return as if you were gone the whole day.
When dogs are visually stimulated in
their crate when they are expected to rest, they can develop obsessive
barking and wild behavior. By covering their crate, you mimic the den
environment, which is their natural shelter, which they find safe and
visually peaceful.
Behavior training is the “core or foundation” to all dog training.
Without a solid foundation, behavior problems develop!
Give
Mr. Bob a call when your puppy arrives home. |
