May 05 2010
A Well Trained Puppy Equals A Happy Puppy And A Delighted Owner
It doesn’t take long for the owners of a new, excitable little puppy to realize that their pet needs a little behavioural training.
You could book yourself and your pup onto a dog training course, or alternatively you can try training the dog at home with some store bought toys and reading material.If you decide to train your dog yourself you really should buy a good puppy training manual from your local pet retailer or bookstore.
You can buy books that deal with specific elements of a dogs behaviour, for example toilet training.If your dog is not quickly toilet trained you will end up with an unpleasant living situation, an unhappy pet and an even more disappointed owner, so you need to nip this issue in the bud as quickly as possible.Many puppies are integrated into the home as part of the family, so you may want to consider asking your kids to participate in the training routine.
Obedience training is another major part of your puppy’s training programme, so he understands how to behave both inside the home and outside on a lead.You may be astounded to see the variety of dog leads and leashes on sale and may be confused by all the choice.Many popular leashes use a mechanism that allows the lead to be extended and retracted, so depending on the situation you can let your dog have some distance from you. You can buy these leads in leather, metal chair or fabric and they range from affordable to expensive.
Poor quality food can have a negative impact on your puppy’s behaviour, so consider the question of pet food closely.Try and feed your puppy a good quality puppy food as this will provide all the right vitamins and minerals required in this early stage of life.Pet food treats are a great way of encouraging good behaviour so use them wisely. Give as a treat only when your puppy has done as asked.Feeding really is such a crucial part of pet ownership and in young puppys what you feed them at the start of their life will have an impact on how they grow and develop. Make sure you only ever provide good quality pet food and snacks.
