You may have thought you were going to be bringing a nice calm dog to your house, though in reality your dog is more like a wild, hyper animal! Don’t worry, with proper techniques even the worst dog can learn to be well behaved.
Teething can be painful which is why your puppy chews on things, so always give him a choice of chew toys to keep him from getting into trouble. You need to replace that with a designated chew toy. Teething can cause puppies significant pain. Give them relief by letting them chew on a washcloth that is wet and frozen.
Remember it is important to be patient when you are training your dog. This will cause you not to be frustrated and angry with your dog during this process. Keep in mind that they wish to please you; however, they get confused because they can’t understand your language.
One of the first commands you need to teach your dog is how to step away from things you do not want him to touch. This can help stop them from chewing on your belongings and prevents them from ingesting harmful things away from the home.
Dogs need at least 60 minutes of exercise time every day, on top of training and bathroom breaks. Taking care to see that the dog exercises enough makes their training work go more smoothly and reinforces the importance of good behavior at all times. As they say, a healthy dog will respond well to training.
Your training sessions should be short. Since dogs have a tough time paying attention, you do not want to draw out the process. If more training is desired, work in some break times so your dog can play before continuing with training.
Many dog owners are quite surprised at how quickly they can achieve good results with even a basic puppy training routine. If you are having behavior problems with your dog, read on for some solutions.