Your new puppy will be quite dependant on you and the way you guide and train your dog will affect the way your puppy turns out when they are older. You are the person in charge of shaping the puppies temperament and general behavior. You can train your dog by showing it what is right from wrong when it is still young as well as teach it different techniques, it will soon learn how to be an obedient dog.

However if you do not teach your dog anything and let the puppy walk around the house and do whatever he or she pleases then you will not have an obedient dog.

Just like a child it is very important to use positive reinforcement and even rewards when training your puppy. It is best to start your training sessions as soon as your puppy gets home. Training sessions should be kept short consistent and both of you should always have fun. It is always best to start off with easy commands such as sit.

It is also important for you to remember that you are training a very young animal so you must have realistic expecta.tions and be quite patient.

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How frustrating is it for you at the moment, trying to manage a naughty or misbehaving dog? I’m sure you’ve already tried so many different things to train your dog, right? I’ll even bet your friends and family have also chipped in, telling you what you should and shouldn’t be doing with your dog…. but let me guess, so far nothing has seemed to work?

So what’s YOUR dog up to? Is your dog doing any of these?

· Pees & Poops everywhere, and won’t learn how to potty properly.

· Jumps up all over you and YOUR guests.

· Pulls like crazy on the lead, and goes nuts when out for a walk.

· Gets aggressive with you or your family

· Chews up all your things

· Bites you or others

· Digs everywhere and makes a huge mess

· Cries / Whines and gets upset whenever you leave

· Or a combination of other behaviors

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“Why is my dog vomiting?” is a question that is often asked by dog owners. In the life of a dog, there is not a single answer, as it may occur for a variety of reasons. Most often, vomiting once or twice is not cause for great concern in canine animals. These cases usually work themselves out as the dog’s body attempts to rid itself of substances that disagree with their system. On the other hand, consistent purging is a sign that medical attention may be needed.

Acute vomiting is simply the occasional and sudden episode of vomiting that occurs just a time or two. In this case, the dog has probably eaten something that does not agree with its stomach and the body reacts by purging to cleanse itself. Acute vomiting may also take place when a dog has experienced a sudden change in diet, eaten excessively or rapidly, consumed foods that their body does not tolerate, or if they swallow items not intended for consumption. In most cases that an owner questions, why is my dog vomiting, one of these situations exists. Dogs can often be seen eating grass as a natural means to help them regurgitate when their stomach is upset. When the vomiting ceases after just a few episodes and the dog returns to his natural temperament, most likely the problem has been resolved.

When chronic vomiting occurs, dogs will vomit continuously or on a regular basis. This can be a sign of a variety of more serious conditions. Among those might be internal parasites, canine parvovirus, intestinal obstruction, twisted stomach, food allergies and pancreatitis. Poisoning, stress and various other medical conditions may also be responsible. Not all incidences of vomiting in dogs indicate a serious condition; however, sudden and repeated episodes should always be treated as potential medical emergencies. Vomit that is accompanied by bile, blood, unusually strong odors or large amounts of mucus should be taken very seriously.

The question, “Why is my dog vomiting?” is a common one among pet owners. In order to find the answer, all symptoms and the overall health of the dog must be considered.

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A dog’s breed and temperament, combined with your lifestyle and personality, all play an important role in determining what kind of dog is the best fit for you. For instance, a slight or shy person could find a large-breed dog-especially one that is boisterous or hyperactive-difficult to control. On the other hand, a timid, little dog may not be a suitable match for an adventuresome, outgoing, or loud person. So with all the choices available, how do you go about selecting the right dog for you? Deciding Between a Puppy and a Full-Grown Dog If you are considering adopting a dog, first determine whether you want a puppy or an adult dog. Adopting a puppy has certain advantages-you will be able to choose one with the best temperament for you and ensure it gets a proper education before behavioral problems or bad habits develop. But puppies bring added responsibilities, too. During the first few months, a puppy requires more of your time than an older dog.

• Puppies should not be left alone for extended periods of time.
• They need to be fed several times a day, constantly monitored, and handled with care.
• Owners must fill the void created when they take a puppy away from its mother and littermates.
• Attention is required to properly house-train the puppy.
• Other training is required with goals suitable for the puppy’s age. (Training goals will change as the puppy matures.)

If you do not have the time required for a puppy, consider adopting a full-grown dog that has already gone through the puppy stage.

• Usually an older dog will be housebroken and less likely to chew anything and everything within reach.
  • More advanced training can begin immediately.
  • As a newcomer to your family, however, even older dogs require attention and understanding while they become oriented to a new environment.

Before adopting an older dog, learn as much as you can about its background, such as details of its diet so you can be sure any change in diet will not be abrupt. If adopting a dog from another home, ask for a favorite item, such as a toy, a blanket, or a pillow that the dog can take with him. This will help in the transition. Understanding the Importance of TemperamentTemperament has nothing to do with a dog’s size, breed or upbringing-temperament is something innate in a dog. A dog’s temperament has a lot to do with how easily it can be trained and, while good training can improve certain traits in a dog, training cannot change the dog’s temperament. There are a variety of temperaments in dogs, and some dogs can have a combination of temperament traits, but generally speaking, dogs have four basic temperament types:

1. Nervous – This bottom-of-the-pack dog requires more effort and perseverance on your part to train. An older, nervous dog can act in a variety of ways around strangers. It might bark but then back off, or circle while barking and growling. Another nervous type might settle down when the stranger is seated but bark and possibly try to attack when the visitor gets up to leave. Its fear of strangers makes a nervous dog a challenge to train.
2. Timid – Also a bottom-of-the-pack dog, a timid dog will hold its ears back, squirm, put its tail between its legs, or roll onto its back. You can easily train this type of dog once it recognizes you as its leader.
3. Dominant – This top-of-the-pack dog requires owners to demonstrate their own dominance through a consistent and committed effort to train the dog, no matter how long it takes. When around strangers, this dog stands its ground and, under some circumstances, attacks. It will not relinquish its leadership position easily and, if you move too quickly with training, it might bite you. With professional help and a lot of determination, even the most dominant dogs can be trained.
4. Middle of the Pack – This dog is easy to train because it wants to please its owners out of respect for them as the leaders of the pack. Usually friendly toward strangers and not aggressive toward other dogs, this type of dog is delightful to own.

Spotting a Puppy’s Temperament Even if the puppy is very young, you can tell its temperament. Within the litter, watch how the puppies run and play to determine where each puppy stands in the litter’s pecking order. More dominant puppies act bossy by standing over the other littermates. Less dominant puppies act submissive by rolling over or lowering their heads. Then, observe the individual puppy you are considering adopting when it’s alone with you. A well-adjusted puppy will follow you freely when you lead it. Then drop a soft glove or cloth near the puppy and watch its reaction:

• A confident puppy will approach the object immediately to investigate. While this puppy could grow up to be a well-adjusted dog, it is likely to be strong-willed and might be a challenge for a soft-natured person.
• A less-dominant pup will jump and move away when the object is dropped, but it will usually return fairly quickly to investigate. Less bossy than the more confident puppy described above, this puppy will make a great pet.
• The puppy that takes longer to approach and runs around the object acting as if it is alive and might attack is a little timid but still will make a wonderful pet with proper, gentle training.
• The puppy that barks at the object, runs away and crouches down or refuses to return to the spot has a more nervous temperament and could be a difficult pet. More patience will be required during training.

Finally, lift and hold the puppy in your arms. A pup that settles in and sits still is far more acceptable than one that wriggles and tries to escape. Choosing the Best Breed for Your Personality In addition to recognizing an individual dog’s temperament, you would do well to investigate the breed that best suits your needs. Listed here are some of the most popular breeds and, based on our experience with hundreds of thousands of dogs worldwide, how their personalities and characteristics might match the requirements of different types of owners. While some breeds do have tendencies toward a certain temperament, keep in mind that this is not absolute. Use the information as a guide, but we recommend you make your final decision based on background information and observation. Sociable Dogs with Soft, Even Temperaments These breeds are typically less demanding and more docile, making them perfect for elderly people and families with children. They are loving and respond well to lots of attention, and prefer to not be left alone.

• American Cocker Spaniel
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Golden Retriever
• Lhasa Apso
• Poodle
• West Highland White Terrier
• Whippet

Dogs that Require More Discipline Often exuberant, many of these breeds require more discipline and exercise-but are great for people with lots of energy. Their loyal, loving natures still make them wonderful family pets.

• Afghan Hound
• Boxer
• Bull Terrier
• English Cocker Spaniel
• Dachshund
• Dalmatian
• Doberman Pinscher
• German Shepherd
• Great Dane
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Rottweiler

One-Person Dogs

Protective of their homes and owners, these breeds are perfect for people who live alone. Not in all cases, but these breeds tend to be less suitable for families.

• Chihuahua
• Chow Chow
• Maltese
• Pekingese
• Shih Tzu

Mixed Breeds

Generally hardier and less prone to hereditary faults, mixed breeds can be pets that are just as good-and sometimes better-than purebreds. Still, some are better than others. As a basic guideline, a pup is likely to inherit its size from its mother but be slightly smaller than its largest parent.

Designer Dogs

Designer breeds, a cross between two purebred dogs, were developed to create a mix of the best characteristics of each breed. For instance, the Goldendoodle combines the family-friendly traits of the Golden Retriever with the non-shedding, hypoallergenic traits of the Poodle. Some of the more popular mixed hybrids are the:

• Puggle (Pug / Beagle)
• Schnoodle (Schnauzer / Poodle)
• Labradoodle (Labrador / Poodle)
• Chorkie (Chihuahua / Yorkshire Terrier)

Just like people, dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. A dog’s breed and temperament, combined with your lifestyle and personality all play an important role in determining what kind of dog is best for you. Do a bit of research first, then visit your local shelter. There is a dog with the perfect temperament for everyone.

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Your approach to dog training has a big impact on the actual training results that you will get. As long as you have the right mindset about dog training, you can be sure that your puppy will grow into a well-mannered dog that you can be proud of. Aside from having the right mindset, you would also do well to follow the most useful tips and tricks of dog training. Not all dogs are created equal – some are born to lead while some gladly follows the commands of the pack leader. Consequently, not all dogs respond to training in the same manner – some gladly do their tasks and exercises without giving you, the owner, a hard time while others will test your temperament to its limits.

Once you have learned a few techniques it should be enough to begin, you can start by curing the basic problems that most people have with their dogs, such as barking and biting. If your dog barks a lot at a young age it really is nothing to worry about how else is a dog supposed to communicate with you, but if he is showing aggression when he barks this may be a problem. You will need to start off by figuring out why he is barking. Maybe he needs to go outside or maybe he is hungry those are to common problems. The dog could also be frightened if this is the case figure out what it is that is causing him to be scared. Cure these problems and you will be one step closer to easing the amount of barking your dog does.

Leash training a dog can help tremendously when taking your dog out on a walk. A couple weeks of leash training should be sufficient to let the dog try to walk by your side without a leash. If things don’t go well, keep the leash on for another week and then try without the leash again. A dog will pull on a leash because of the pressure they feel when you pull back. Once your dog starts to pull, let out all the tension in the leash and go in the other direction. As your dog comes to your side quickly praise your dog and gather up the leash.

The basic principles of how to train a dog are positive and negative reinforcement. It can be difficult for new dog owners to learn how to properly train their dog. Remember to focus on the most important things first: aggression and obedience. It will be considerably easier to train an obedient dog.

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