Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting experience, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the most important things you can do as a new puppy owner is to provide your new furry friend with proper training. Puppy training is essential for creating a strong bond between you and your pet, as well as preventing behavior problems in the future. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about puppy training, from basic obedience to more advanced techniques. Let's get started!
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1: Basic Puppy Training
When it comes to puppy training, it's essential to start with the basics. Basic puppy training should focus on teaching your puppy fundamental commands such as “Sit," “Come,” and “Stay.” These commands are the building blocks for more advanced training techniques and can help establish a strong bond between you and your pup. Additionally, basic training can help prevent common behavior problems such as excessive barking and chewing.
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2: Housebreaking Puppies
Housebreaking, or potty training, is another essential aspect of puppy training. It involves teaching your puppy where to go to the bathroom and helping them develop good potty habits. This process can take some time, but it's well worth the effort. With patience, consistency, positive reinforcement, and a plan in place, you can successfully housebreak your puppy and prevent accidents in the house.
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3: Crate Training Puppies
Crate training is a valuable tool for puppy owners. A crate provides your puppy with a safe, comfortable space where they can rest and relax. It also helps with potty training, can prevent destructive behavior when you're not home or aren’t able to supervise your pup, and can also be used to help prevent separation anxiety in pups. Crate training should always be done in a positive way so our pups enjoy their time in there!
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4: Reward-Based Puppy Training
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Reward-based is a highly effective and positive training technique that involves rewarding your puppy for good behavior. This can be their food, treats, a toy, or affection. At The Puppy Academy, we use our students’ food for training and reward, and start weaning off as they get older. Puppies LOVE to work for their food and it’s a valuable resource that helps keep them focused and motivated to learn, especially as they do more advanced techniques around more distractions.
5: Puppy Socialization
Socialization is an essential aspect of puppy training. Socialization not only involves exposing your puppy to other dogs, but new people, noises, environments, and teaching them how to behave appropriately in each situation. Proper socialization can prevent behavior problems and help your puppy develop into a well-adjusted, confident adult dog.
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Proper puppy training is essential for creating a well-behaved pup, a strong bond between you and your new puppy, as well as preventing behavior problems in the future. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this guide, you can be on your way to developing your puppy into a well-behaved adult dog! And if you want an easy step-by-step guide to follow with how to train and when, check out our Online School to get our puppyhood made easy blueprint plus professional help from our puppy experts. Remember, patience, consistency, positive experiences and a good plan are the keys to successful puppy training! By doing this, you can create a happy and healthy relationship with your new puppy that will last a lifetime.
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