When You Get A Dog It Will Need Some Training
21 May 2009
All children love pets and they would love to have a dog if their parents will let them. A dog can be troublesome so many parents try to avoid their kids enthusiasm for pets. The result is often that the kids win the argument but it takes a little while.
Now you have agreed to get a dog you have to choose the sort of dog you want. You may find your local dog rescue center has a selection of dogs they would like to find homes for.
Often you will get your new puppy home and it will straight away make a mess. Your new dog needs house training before it is safe to be left alone. A clean animal such as a dog will not want a mess near it’s bed so they need to understand where to go to do their business.
Remember your puppy is young and new to your home, it doesn’t know what to do and will be nervous. Treat it gently at first but keep a close eye on it and when it looks uncomfortable take it to the potty area immediately. If it does it’s business congratulate it and tell it what a good dog it is.
Most dogs are intelligent and can learn new things quickly but you need to practice to reinforce what they have learned. Accidents will happen and you must not get angry so try to be very patient with your puppy.
Your dog should have easy access to the potty area so he can go whenever he feels the need. When he does give him lots of affection and congratulate him to show what a good dog he is. He will soon learn that he is popular when he goes in the right place and there will be fewer and fewer mistakes.
Once your dog is house trained you can move on to other training. Your kids will have a great time teaching your new puppy how to sit. When your kids want to practice teaching your dog they will play quietly for hours.
You can move on to further advanced training with your dog once it understands commands like sit and stay. You should teach your dog to walk properly on a leash by teaching it to walk to heel.
You don’t want a dog that suddenly runs off so teach it to ignore things it sees or smells.Your dog will want to run off and look at new things but it must understand that it must wait for your instruction.
Strangers in the street may not like your dog jumping up at them so make sure it behaves well. You may love the way your dog licks your face but not everyone will appreciate it.
Having a dog is great fun but you also take on responsibilities with a dog and you must keep it under control at all times. Take care that your dog is obedient and prevent it being annoying for other people. A well trained dog will behave properly around other people and animals and it will be a credit to you and your family.
