When you crate train your puppy, this will allow you to develop a tool that you will be able to use with dog obedience training techniques and which will develop focus and build drive.

Crates are also commonly used to house train a puppy. Dogs do not like to relieve themselves in their beds.

Dogs will walk into a crate without too much of a problem, but once inside, may find the crate too confining and fight to get out. For this type of dog you need to work with patience and train the dog that being inside crates is just fine.

Starting out, you leave the door open and hold a really tasty treat in one hand. The treat must have a really high value such as cooked chicken, shaved ham, or roast lamb.

Lead the puppy towards the crate using the treat as a lure and when you get a few inches from the crate throw the food into the back of the crate and let the pup go in and eat the treats. This is repeated numerous times.

When the pup goes into the crate freely, the food can now be thrown into the crate as the pup runs towards the open door of the crate. With the pup inside, close the door and hold it closed for a few minutes and then release the pup. This is repeated numerous times.

Extend the time that the pup stays in the crate but do not leave him in there for more than a few minutes. If he starts panicking open the door immediately and let him out. You do not want to end up with a frightened dog, scared of crates.

In a short period of time the puppy will be content to go into the crate and lie there quietly for 5 to 10 minutes. Stop using treats at this point and start using toys and put some blankets into the crate. Take the pup outside to exercise and toilet and then bring him in and throw a toy into the crate and let the pup follow. As soon as the pup has found his toy, close the door and latch it.

When you take the dog outside, it is better that he should walk himself so that he builds memory association combining the walking outside with toileting outside. If he stops and starts sniffing or circling, pick him up immediately and head for the door as quickly as possible.

Remember to give your pup a big happy cuddle as soon as he has finished his toilet outside.

Assuming you are able to, keep the pup in the crate near you during the day, and if the pup starts complaining drop some treats into the crate and talk to him to calm him down.

If the amount of exercise you gave your pup prior to confining was adequate, he should rest for several hours.

You must be close by the crate as soon as you hear the pup stirring. Let him out of the crate and let him walk, or run, straight out into the garden. Dont forget the rewarding cuddle.

Have a really good game with the pup before going to bed. Putting the pup into the crate, make sure he is comfortable, and has his favourite toy.

You may have some whinging to start with but the pup will settle down and within a day or two he will sleep through the night and his crate and bedding will be dry.

As soon as you hear him stir, be ready to jump out of bed and run the pup outdoors. It may take a few days before the pup is clean in his crate at night but this system of house training usually works a lot quicker than other systems and I have used it very successfully with all the pups raised by my wife and I.

At the start of this article, I stated dogs will not mess in their beds. If they do, you can give yourself a clip around the ear because you were not vigilant enough. You must never punish the dog if he has an accident and messes in his bedding.

And never use the crate as a punishment. The crate must become a place where the dog feels secure and safe.

Using dog obedience training methods and your crate you can build a really great relationship with your pup.

Through proper training you need to have taught your pup to do a strong stay .

It should be strong enough for you to be able to put the dog in the crate, leave the door open, give the dog the stay command, and for you walk away a few meters.

You can move approximately 10 meters away, and then, with a favourite toy in your hand, call the dog, showing the dog the toy and have a great tug game when he latches on. This exercise needs to be repeated several times in each training session.

Strong relationship bonding with fast release and fast recalls is built up using this basic obedience training stay and release exercise.

There are lots of other great crate training games you can work at with your dog that will bring benefits from your dog obedience training program so keep an eye out for my next post on Crate Games.

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When is the best time to start obedience training puppies?  Puppies are ready to learn from about 10 weeks of age.  You should start with the very basics, and not expect too much from your puppy too soon.

Puppies are babies, just like children, so keep this in mind when you start obedience training puppies.  It shouldn’t be all “business”, you should definitely include plenty of playtime or your puppy will not listen when you try to teach it some commands.

One of the most important thing about obedience training puppies is to make it fun.  Don’t yell at your puppy or be negative.  Positive reinforcement and praise are the best ways to teach a puppy a new behavior.

Here are the basic things you should be doing with your puppy:

1.        Immediately from when you get your puppy home, you should regularly bathe and brush him.  Trim his nails and brush his teeth.  Put a collar on him and attach a leash.  This will get your puppy used to the idea of being handled and also lets him know who is boss.

2.        When you feed your puppy, take his food dish away several times.  This will teach him to not be aggressive when he is eating his food.

3.        Socialization is very important.  Take your puppy out for a walk where you will encounter other dogs.  Allow your puppy to explore those dogs and play with them, if possible.  Make sure your puppy’s vaccinations are up to date.

4.        When your puppy is about 1 month old, you can start to teach him simple things like “come”, “sit”, “wait”, “don’t touch”.

5.        Teach your puppy not to bite.  If your puppy nips or bites you, you should have a toy ready in your other hand to put in their mouth and then praise them.

Obedience training puppies requires a great deal of patience and love.  Never get angry with your puppy or hit your puppy.  Make sure that you spend a great deal of time playing with your puppy and never leave it alone with small children.

As your puppy grows older, it is ready to learn more complicated commands.  Around the five month mark, you can teach your puppy manners with commands such as “off”, “stand”, “down” and “stand”.  Never use punishment as a training method.  Any good training method uses rewards to motivate your dog to behave.

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Potty training a puppy is a task that requires time and a lot of patience, there will be accidents. Choose areas that you are happy for the puppy to use as a toilet and place newspaper or mat there. Whenever your puppy appears to need the toilet take it to the area and wait with it, you can use short encouraging phrases if you wish. When the puppy starts to go then use a short phrase, or single word, which will become their toilet instruction. When they have completed the task, successfully, tell them how clever they have been and make a fuss of them. It can be helpful to place a dog urine scent on the paper. To achieve this is fairly easy. When the puppy wets the carpet or floor and you sponge it up, just wipe the cloth onto the paper. This should have the effect that when needing to relieve itself the puppy will smell the scent and think ahh dog wee this seems a good place to go.

As with all puppy training it is important to remember that praise is essential when a task is done correctly, toileting is no exception. When the puppy toilets in an acceptable place give them plenty of fuss and attention. Never get upset or angry, this will only confuse and upset the puppy.

If there are accidents, and there will be, then take the puppy to the site of the misdeed and show them you are not happy, a simple NO in a calm quiet but stern voice will normally suffice. Clean up the mess and take it to where you wish the puppy had gone. Place it down and say in a quiet kind voice this is good and stroke the puppy. Do not manhandle the puppy, if necessary put it on a lead to do this. Never shout as this will upset the puppy and will be counterproductive. Having said that it may be an idea to make sure the puppy sees what you are unhappy with and maybe tie it, on a lead, near to the accident for a minute or two. If you do this you should leave the room, do not continue to moan at the puppy as they will not understand.

If you leave a puppy for any length of time they will probably have a mishap, so if you need to leave them make sure it is in an area that is easy to clean and, deny access to other parts of the house. If it is safe to do so then leave them in the garden or yard. If you have left a puppy for several hours and you arrive back to a mess then just clean it up and do not chastise the dog, it is not their fault, they are a puppy and cannot hold on, for hours on end.

Whilst you are at home with the puppy then try to spend as much time with it as possible, looking out for signs that toileting is required. This may be circling or sniffing the floor, you will get used to the sign your puppy has quite quickly. When you feel it is time then take the puppy to their toilet area and praise them when they go.

Often you may find that you have successfully potty trained the puppy and some time later they have an accident in the house. Do not get angry just use the same criteria you use when first training them and it will all be fine again soon.

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To House Train Puppies you’ll need to have lot of patience as well as being consistent on your part as owner and trainer of your puppy. The main reason for wanting to train your puppy quickly is to prevent them from becoming monsters and peeing and pooping all over your house and particular on your carpet! 

The first thing you should do to House Train Puppiesis to buy a crate… be sure it has a divider. Puppies want to keep their sleeping quarters clean and will avoid peeing or pooping in that spot. The purpose of the crate is to give puppy a safe and comfortable place to sleep and relax. Don’t put puppy in the crate as a form of punishment and never put the puppy into the crate as punishment for having an accident.

A quick tip on buying your puppies crate is be certain that it’s going to be big enough for them to fit into comfortably when their grown up. This way the crate will last a long time. Use the crate divider to confine the area presented to your puppy in the crate, this is to ensue that there isn’t enough room for puppy to eliminate on one side and sleep on the other side. Later when your puppy is full grown you can adjust the size of the crate.
 
To keep accidents to a minimum and to help speed up the House Train Puppies process bring your puppy outside often and at regular times. Chose those times when, or just before, a puppy will need to pee or poop try to do it on a schedule that suits you. Usually a good time would be to take puppy outside after eating and before you put them to bed and first thing in the morning. Try to have the same time schedule daily.

Another useful tip to help House Train Puppy is to be sure that your puppy’s special spot outside is on your own property this has two advantages: One is you won’t be upsetting your neighbor buy letting puppy pee on their favorite tree! The second is to protect puppy from other dog diseases that can be transmitted through other dog pee and poop. Once your puppy has had all their shots you can relax this part of House Train Puppies!

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During the first days of a pup’s life, the mother’s milk will provide Colostrum which provides her litter with immunity against illness and disease; this is why every effort should be made to keep the bitch with the pups. Another alternative may be to find a foster bitch, your vet may know of someone able to help you with this.

You will need to buy a bottle for hand feeding, you will be able get one from a pet supplier, or your vet. Choose one with a soft flexible rubber teat, I know that sounds obvious but you will be amazed how much rubbish is on the market. Use a crochet hook to make a hole in the top but ensure it is not too big; you don’t want it pouring out. Make sure you sterilize it with boiling water before every use to minimize any risk of bacteria.

You will also need to purchase some formula especially for this purpose if you’re not sure, your vet can advise you, I find Lactol Gold particularly good as the puppies like the taste of it, it can also be given to your bitch as it is very rich in nutrients. The milk should be given at room temperature, test it on the back of your hand to check it’s not too warm before giving it to the puppies.

Hold the pup in the flat of your hand, held close to your body so that it feels secure, with the bottle in your other hand tilted slightly upwards offer it to the puppy, this is where you have to be patient as it may take several attempts to get the pup to suck, squeeze out a few drops onto the teat and rub this across the pups mouth so he can taste it, this should encourage him to start sucking, he will paddle with his front paws as if pushing on a mothers teat to express milk this is perfectly normal and will let you know when he’s had enough. Persevere, as patience really is the key with this, once puppy gets the hang of it there’ll be no looking back. You should feed the puppies every three to four hours.

As they get older they will take more milk but stay satisfied for longer increasing the time between feeds, smaller puppies will take less milk but need feeding more frequently, say every two hours. If you have problem pups who won’t suckle try a small dash of honey in the formula this often works wonders.

The next question is, will their mother lick them and stimulate the urination and defecation reflexes? If she’s not able to for whatever reason, we also have to rub a piece of damp cotton wool around their genitals and bottom. This will stimulate the elimination reflexes. This is a very important step as they need help to eliminate waste at this early age. DO NOT even think about skipping this however distasteful you might find it or you will find yourself with even more problems to contend with.

Bottle fed puppies need to be weaned sooner rather than later, as you will no doubt have discovered by now that’s its hard work, weaning can start at two and a half to three weeks, but that as they say is another story.

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Dog crates can be utilized for a variety of purposes, the most popular use for a dog crate is within the home but they are often used for transporting dogs by car or in a dog show environment.

The imperative rule to remember when dog crate training is under no circumstances whatsoever allow your dog to view the crate as punishment, they should never feel that they have been banished to their dog crate. Dogs need the crate to feel welcoming, to be a place of safety, their own little haven.

Dog crate training is generally easier with a puppy as they have no bad experiences to recall when you are enticing them into the crate. Adult dogs can be trickier, especially rescue dogs as you may not possess a lot of knowledge pertaining to the dog’s history. For all you are aware the dog may have been traumatised during its past by being forced into a crate, or confined to a restricted area & abandoned.

Without intending to you could be asking your dog to relive a nightmare, this is where the magic word in dog training comes in “patience”. You have to be respectful of your dog at all times & be tuned into their way of thinking. You will become accustomed to the signs they display when they are becoming agitated, sad, happy or playful – be sure to watch your dog closely.

When dog crate training, either a puppy or an adult dog, the method is very similar. Initially just simply place the dog crate on the floor, preferably in the location that it is to remain. Pop a lovely, cosy dog cushion inside & an item of your clothing. All dogs love to snuggle up with something soft with their owner’s scent on. Along with these items also place one of the dog’s favourite toys inside the dog crate. Then leave the door open & walk away.

Allow your dog the opportunity to explore the dog crate on its own with no pressure from anybody, pay no attention to the dog crate yourself, pretend it is not even there. This way your dog is not sensing any negative thoughts from you regarding the dog crate; it is so insignificant to you that you have not even noticed it.

Leave the dog crate like this for several days. Eventually your dog will give into its curiosity & feel compelled to investigate, when he/she does praise them & offer them a small reward. The first time your dog feels safe enough to enter the dog crate is an important step forward in the dog crate training regime.Therefore you really need to encourage the dog through praise & attempt to persuade them to possibly sit inside the dog crate, even just for a second. If they complete this task then really accentuate your pleasure with them.

By leaving your dog to its own devices it does not feel forced & will view the dog crate as simply a place to sleep. Dogs are fastidious creatures by nature & so will very rarely relieve themselves in their sleeping area.

If you wish to have the door closed eventually, perhaps overnight if you are potty training a puppy, then incorporate this into your dog crate training gradually by pushing the door further & further shut a bit at a time.

Do not alarm your dog to the fact that you are shutting the door just casually push it closed a tiny bit further each evening. When you have achieved actually closing the door always ensure you are present for the first several times as your dog may awaken & go into a panic if it cannot exit the dog crate.

Above all else, always be mindful of the golden rule never make the dog crate a place of punishment for your dog. The process of dog crate training need not be stressful for you or your dog, the calmer the approach that you adopt the better for both you & your canine friend.

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Obedience training is probably the best thing you can ever do for yourself and your dog. It should be noted that dog obedience training will not resolve all dog behavior problems. However, it’s a very useful foundation for resolving most of the dog behavior problems you’ll encounter.

Dog obedience training comes in several flavors. The most popular type is basic obedience, where you teach your dog how to sit, stay, fetch and lay down. There is also a more advanced training that can be used for purebred dog on how to behave during a dog show. The basic type of training also has several different methods that are currently popular. Many owners use rewards to get their dogs to behave or listen to commands. Others prefer the clicker method in order to condition their dogs to obey.

Most dog behavior problems can be addressed with proper home training. Obedience training is a commitment by the owner and the dog. You’ll need a lot of patience if you want to be successful at home obedience training. Most dogs behavior problems show-up because the owner fails to set and enforce the rules. Dog obedience training serves to make you the pack leader and teaches your dog to follow your instructions. Once this relationship is established, you and your dog will both enjoy a fruitful partnership.

It’s important to start basic obedience training when your dog is still a puppy. If you don’t train your puppy, you will have a much harder time once all the bad habits have set in. Basic dog obedience is the responsibility of the owner and should probably start with potty training as the first objective. Once that objective is accomplished, you’ll be well on your way to having a happy obedient dog.

Does your dog have a problem with excessive barking, biting and whining? Is your dog overly aggressive? While it’s always best to start training them as a puppy, the good news is it’s never too late to train your dog. If your dog is uncontrollable, then this is going to continue to get even worse. Obedience training can fix your dog’s behavior problems and teach your dog to substitute acceptable behaviors for unacceptable behaviors. Dogs are extremely intelligent and they can learn very quickly.

Once you understand how your dog learns, you can train him to follow basic obedience commands. The primary reason some training sessions fail is because the owner expects his dog to think like a human. These owners try screaming at their dog and doing all kinds of weird behaviors just hoping the dog will eventually listen. Obedience training will allow you to communicate to your dog exactly what your want them to do.

Many dog owners today get so frustrated that they end up hiring a dog trainer. But that’s only partially effective. There are some things your dog just can’t learn from a trainer. That’s because most obedience training actually takes place at home in your day to day dealings with your pet. However, with the proper tools, anyone can have a happy well-behaved pet.

Watch some of Vinny Love’s basic obedience skills. I rescued him from a high-kill shelter with dog aggression issues, and have been training him myself for the past 2 years. I didn’t raise him from when he was a puppy. In fact, I know nothing of his history. He’s not purebred. And he didn’t have the perfect manners, in fact he had aggression issues! However, with training, he was able to transform into a great dog with wonderful manners. I see tons of awesome purebred Retrievers, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Border Collies, and Jack Russell Terriers doing stunts and obedience but Vinny and I are proof that mix-breed shelter dogs can do it too, EVEN the ones with behavior issues! Our goal through these videos is to not only showcase Vinny Love’s talent, but more importantly, show the world that there are MILLIONS of remarkable animals just like Vinny being euthanized and KILLED in animal shelters worldwide. If Vinny and I have even inspired 1 person to adopt his/her next animal through our videos, we’ve done our job.

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It is hard not to give in to our beloved puppy when he or she gets into trouble. Those cute puppy dog eyes stare up at us and we find ourselves unable to provide proper obedience training.

Dog obedience training is not about being mean or hurting the animal. It is about making sure that he or she knows the rules of behavior and what the consequences of those rules are.

Pet training obedience begins the moment we acquire our new friend. Basic animal training starts with teaching the dog how to communicate its need to use the bathroom. A puppy is just like a toddler.

It does not know what the rules are and we have to provide that obedience training. Puppy pads, dog training collars and a variety of other training methods are used to start it on the way to knowing where it is appropriate to use the bathroom.

One thing to remember when beginning obedience training is that it is going to take a lot of patience. This is especially true of the housebreaking. The puppy does not know how to hold its bladder.

There will be accidents and it is your responsibility as a loving pet owner to know the difference between being authoritative and being abusive. If you spot the accident as soon as it happens, this is an ideal time to correct the puppy.

Hours or days later the incident is forgotten by the animal so it does not know why it is being punished. You must be diligent.

To train your dog to leash can be very frustrating. You place the collar on the puppy, attach the leash and expect him or her to follow. Nine times out of ten this does not happen because the puppy is unfamiliar with being led around.

He will sit down and force you to drag him. He will whip his head back and forth to protest the confinement of the harness or leash. You have to be dominant over your puppy and teach him that he has to go with you when you want.

Every pet owner faces moments of frustration. Most people do not enjoy cleaning up doggy accidents on their new rug nor do they like to say a sharp word to their new best friend.

It takes time for parties, human and canine, to learn obedience training. If you find yourself at a roadblock, consider finding dog forums that can offer up some nuggets of advice and wisdom from other pet owners. Before long the hard part will be behind you and you can move forward.

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It is common to see a puppy relieving himself indoors on a carpet. This is the case usually with an untrained puppy, who does it unknowingly. It is possible to train a puppy and inculcate proper behavioral qualities. Here, puppy owners need to assume the responsibility and teach their puppies how to go about with certain activities.

Below are few instructions on how to train a puppy:

Watch over the behavior of your puppy, while he/she excretes outdoors. The actions of your young dog preparing to answer nature’s call will help you stay alert in future about this very nature of the puppy. You may immediately take your puppy to the backyard to discharge waste matter henceforth and thus, keep your indoors neat and clean. Your alertness will actually train the puppy regarding this habit.

When the weather is fair, stay outside with your puppy most of the time, so that it prefers excreting outdoors. Allow him to identify places to defecate and urinate such as gravel and surfaces where there is dirt. Follow this routine after feeding your puppy, before sending him to sleep, while playing or in every 15 minutes.

Tuck the puppy into a cozy crate at nighttime in the bedroom. As dogs prefer living in a den, they do not like soiling the place, where they normally sleep.

Carry your puppy outside always when you wake up early morning to ensure he does not make the floor dirty.

Stay consistent while training your puppy. It is advisable you seek advice of any pet behaviorist for help on training.

Do not forget to reward the young dog with praises and treats each time he successfully excretes outside in the backyard. Cuddle gently on his head to praise him. On the contrary, if you spot your puppy passing urine and stool indoors in any corner of your house for some reason, may be due to illness, then do not lose your temper and avoid punishing him. Instead, show patience and all you may do is express disliking over it with mild tones. In addition of How To Train A Puppy method, next time, stay alert and direct your puppy outdoors.

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Most puppy training techniques all consist of the same thing and that is treating your dog with true love and care. Understand your puppy only knows what you teach him. Training your puppy is mainly about teaching your puppy right from wrong. Always reward good conduct at the same correct the bad ones.

Many new puppy owners resort to hitting or yelling at their puppy as a form of obedience. You should never hit or scream at your pet, this will only worsen the situation. Just like a human being a puppy needs to be treated with love and respect. An abused puppy will not grow into a friendly or happy dog.

Dogs do what comes to them naturally. Dogs naturally urinate, poop, bark and run around with insane energy all day. This is what dogs do. It’s up to you as an owner to train your puppy to get rid of the bad behavior. Below are some helpful tips that should help you with your puppy training techniques.

Consistency

Maintain using your puppy training techniques on a consistent daily basis until your puppy is fully trained. Dogs learn through repitition. If they’re constantly told to do a specific thing, in due time they will end up doing it on a daily basis. At the same time if you consistently tell your dog what not to do eventually he will stop.

Praise and Reward

Everyone in the world loves to be rewarded for their hard work. Well the same thing applies with dogs. Whenever your dog does something good like eliminating in a certain designated area, give him a treat as well as praise him so your puppy knows what he did right and will continue to do it.

Time & Patience

Make sure you spend time and have patience, because it will take some time for your dog to understand all the puppy training techniques you want him to learn. Time is always required when trying to form a new habit; well it’s no different with a pet.

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