More Puppy Training Tips.

Dogs don't learn the way we, humans, do. They're different from us and we need to apply different methods when training them. The principle of right or wrong is not something we can base our training on. Instead, they learn from your reactions to their actions. If their actions lead to a bad response from you, then they know that what they are doing is wrong and will avoid that type of behavior.
If your puppy does something right, he should be praised for it. If he is listening to what you say and doing well, you should reward him with a treat or praise. It's a powerful puppy training device. On the other hand, if he isn`t listening to you or doing the total opposite of what you say, you shouldn`t reward him at all - but instead scold him with a stern NO.
When training your puppy, timing is the most important factor. You shouldn`t wait to correct him. Doing so may send the wrong impression. When he's doing something wrong, you should (for the training to be effective) correct him right then and there, so he will know without a doubt what he is expected of him. For instance, if your dog is chasing cars you obviously want to stop this habit before it gets out of hand. The moment you see him doing this, you should always stop him and let him know he`s doing wrong. This way, he will know that chasing cars is something he shouldn`t be doing. It may take some time for him to realize this, and you`ll need to hold your ground and continue to correct him until he learns.
The same applies to praising and rewarding. When you see your dog doing something right, you should praise him instantly. If you don`t praise him instantly and instead wait until he has stopped, he will assume that you are praising him for stopping. To be on the safe side and get the most from your dog, you should always praise him when he is behaving in the right way, and correct him when he is behaving in a negative way. That's the main principle of successful puppy training.
Training your puppy doesn't happen overnight. It's a process that requires taking your time and exercising your patience. If you're prepared to do it, you shouldn`t have any problems training him. The training may take quite some time, but it's really worth it. Once your puppy is trained, he will react to your commands, and will not do the things you have corrected him for. Training is vital for any puppy if you want to have a good and obedient dog you can be proud of.


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Puppy Training Tips

Housetraining requires persistence and the readiness to stick to an agenda. Nearly all puppies react well to an agenda because it makes them repeat the same procedures every day and it is easier for you to teach them the desired behaviour. Here are some useful puppy training tips.
First it is necessary for you determine how long your puppy can hold his urine. Keep a record for a few days until you notice a pattern between eating and eliminating. You will see that your puppy will by and large have to go after eating, drinking, playing or sleeping. The majority need to be taken out at least three to five times a day unless they have drunk too much water. What you should do when you take him out is to wait until he goes potty before bringing him back. Be prepared to stay outside until he does. This may take a while. If you bring him back in before he is ready, he’s very likely to go potty inside before you can take him outside again.
It’s essential to bestow praise on him every time he behaves the right way. This is a good reinforcement because the puppy gets attention and a treat. Praising him later will be ineffectual. To prevent him from finding spots, shut doors to rooms with carpets or rugs on the floors, because they like some places more than others to eliminate on.
If an accident happens, apply a pet odor neutralizer to get rid of the smell. Puppies may sniff and look for the spot they went the previous time. Ammonia based cleaners are not recommended because they break down into urea – one of the urine’s ingredients.
If you apply these basic puppy training tips, your puppy will learn good habits in reasonably short time.

Pet Grooming - Is It Really Important?

It's difficult to overestimate the need of pet grooming. It doesn't matter what animal you have - a cat or a dog, pet grooming plays an important role in keeping your animal in good condition both physically and emotionally. Your pets can't choose how and when to wash. They do groom themselves with their tongue and paws, but they cannot use a brush or wash their back and they need our love and help.

It's important to start grooming as early as possible when your pet is still a puppy or a kitten. Touching your pet When you brush or wash them strengthens the relationship between caregiver and animal as more attention is given to the pet. It also prepares the animal for a professional pet groomer when hair or nails become too difficult to manage by the untrained owner. It will help the pet to feel secure as they are left at a pet groomer for some time.
Pets groomed at a young age get used to the tools used during the grooming and, for instance, they are less likely to bite or claw at the brush. They also grow in emotional maturity and become stable animals that benefit from good hygiene and good health.

Pet grooming can become a habit that bonds the pet and the owner. What's also important is that pet grooming can spread to be a family experience as spouses and siblings will spend time brushing the family pet. The emotional security will extend throughout the family and pet and family will become one.

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