Jumping up. All puppies love to jump out when greeting anyone. Rather than reprimand the pup, simply ignore the behaviour and wait until he or she settles down and is not jumping up before lavishing any attention on them. Above all else, don’t encourage the behaviour by patting or praising the dog when they are […]

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It is essential for all dogs to develop social skills in order for both of you to enjoy a happy life together. Some breeds are naturally sociable whilst others are more solitary by nature. This really shouldn’t matter, if the effort is made, any dog should be able to adapt to life with a family.
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Puppy Jumping And How To Prevent It
Puppy training can be taught in many various different forms, and it is especially important to be clear on your vocal training commands.  Your little pup may become confused if told the same things that may have different meanings to you. For a great example, let’s refer to the […]

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Training With A Clicker
Clickers are a fun and fast way to speed up your puppy’s learning process. Clicker training relies on behavior shaping principles that mark desired behavior.

To begin, get ten treats. Click and treat; before you are finished, your puppy will be happily alert to the sound. Now use the clicker for training and […]

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Nipping And Mouthing
Mouthing and nipping are two different issues. Mouthing is a communication skill to get you to do a particular thing. Less pressure, less annoying, but still not particularly charming. Nipping is a puppy thing; it is interactive and playful. Nipping puppies are bossy and manipulative and need a firmer regimen.

Mouthing is often an […]

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One of the reasons dogs have adapted so well to being human companions is that the social needs of both species are similar. Dogs and wolves live and work together in social unit called a pack, which is really what we would call a family. Because their very survival depends on working together, they have […]

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Puppy Training: Walking Your Puppy For The First Time
When walking your puppy for the first time, be sure to move briskly - don’t let your dog slow you down, and don’t hang around waiting for her if she’s dragging her feet. You should keep moving at a fast walk - the way you’d walk if […]

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Housebreaking Your Puppy
Most animals that are born in a nest have an instinctive desire to move away from the nest to relieve themselves. They will do so without being taught as soon as they are able. Dogs are no exception, and at the age of about three weeks, they will begin to leave the sleeping […]

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