Tips
for training your puppy:
Training should start as early as possible. Ideally, this should be
at 7 weeks of age when they retain and act upon what they learn.
- Puppy
training consists of developing behaviour that will be acceptable
in an adult dog. This is achieved by consistency in your training
and expectations of your puppy. Do not allow unacceptable behaviour
because "he is only a puppy." This catch phrase is used
to excuse all kinds of unwanted behaviour.
- Your
puppy must learn the rules of your household from the first day she
enters your home.
- Take
the puppy out with you in order to socialize him. Make sure all his
experiences are pleasant ones - especially encounters with people.
Your puppy's early associations make lasting impressions.
- Teach
the puppy where her bed is, use a word (e.g. "bed") and
place her in her bed or crate.
- Use
his name and the word "come" to call him when you are going
to feed him.
- DO
NOT use the puppy's name in association with discipline.
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