Puppies For Dummies, 4th Edition

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If your dog has an accident, says Dr. Burch, don’t make a fuss, just clean up the mess. A cleaner that also kills odors will remove the scent so the dog will not use it in the future. Blot up liquid on the carpet before cleaning the rug.

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Tips for Training Your Puppy

Ocr tesseract 5.3.0-3-g9920 Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 1.0000 Ocr_module_version 0.0.21 Ocr_parameters -l eng Openlibrary OL8050720M Openlibrary_edition That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you do some research in advance on how to house train a dog, decide what will work best for your situation, and make a plan. So when do you teach your dog the different cues? When does house-training start? Here’s a puppy training timeline that you can use. 7-8 Weeks Old Basic Cues (Sit, Stay, Come) Your puppy should see their crate as a safe and calm place. Start by bringing them to their crate for 10- minute intervals while they are nice and calm. Reward them for going in their crate. You can even feed them in their crate to create a positive environment. 10-12 Weeks Old Learning Not to Bite Puppies are constantly learning, whether it’s from their environment, from socializing with people or other animals, or from direct training.

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With your dog sitting at your left side, show him a treat, held in the right hand, say “Down,” and then lower the treat to the ground between his feet and slowly slide it forward so he has to lie down to get it. No.” This direction is the human equivalent of “that’s a bad idea” instead of “you’re bad.” Use it if you catch your puppy thinking about misbehaving. Dr. Burch notes that sometimes house soiling is a sign of a physical issue. “Well before the several month mark, a dog who has seemed impossible to housetrain should have a good veterinary workup,” she says. If your vet finds that your dog is healthy, the next step is to find a trainer or behaviorist who has had experience with this issue. My lapdog is piddling all over the house!”This is common among people who own toy dogs. Some trainers recommend teaching little dogs to use indoor potty spots, in much the same way as a cat uses a litter box. In addition to piddle pads, there are actual dog potty boxes for indoor use. Other trainers say that with consistency, you can house train a little dog. It just may take a little additional time, attention, and effort.

When he responds correctly, reward him with a treat. If he doesn’t respond correctly, review Step 2. Puppies are growing and learning, just like young children. They will make mistakes and may not always understand what you are asking. Make attempts to practice in different settings to set your dog up to be confident no matter what their situation. Please keep in mind that puppies should not go to areas where there are a lot of dogs until they have finished their puppy vaccination series! Be Patient To apply this, first find out which rewards work best for your puppy. Some puppies might find something as simple as a piece of their normal kibble exciting enough to train with, while others might need something tastier, like a special training treat. Four to five combination vaccinations at three-week intervals, starting at the age of 6 to 8 weeks. Rabies vaccination at 16 weeks.

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Start by letting them wear the collar/harness for short amounts of time while providing treats. Increase this duration slowly. Once your puppy knows how to come to you, you can walk around inside on the leash with no distractions. You can move the training outside once your puppy has all their vaccinations. General Handling Wait.” Use this direction for sudden stops or at curbs. It says, “stop and focus on me before proceeding.” Any suspected poisoning, including ingestion of antifreeze, rodent or snail bait, or human medication friendsofthesanfranciscopubliclibrary Foldoutcount 0 Identifier puppiesfordummie00sara Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t07w7fv3m Isbn 0764552554

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Following these rules will usually result in a well house-trained puppy. But sometimes, it doesn’t go as planned. Hold the treat slightly in front of your dog’s head, say “Sit” and bring your hand slightly above and over his eyes.

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Wormings as prescribed by your veterinarian, at two- to three-week intervals or until the fecal test comes up clear. Puppies become mouthy at this age. Putting things in their mouths is how they explore their world, but it is important to teach them not to bite your hands or ankles. When they start biting at you, redirect them to a more appropriate object to bite, such as a toy. 12-16 Weeks Old Potty TrainingBe proactive to prevent illness and injury and keep your dog healthy and happy. Use the list below as a guide for care at each stage of your dog’s life. Also, talk with your vet about what is best for you and your pet. Puppy veterinary care Get your puppy used to being touched. Gently rub their ears and paws while rewarding them. This will get them used to having those areas touched and will make veterinary visits and nail trims less stressful when they are older! 8-10 Weeks Old Crate Training When giving commands to your dog during training, be sure to give them in a calm, yet upbeat tone of voice. Don’t pose commands as questions; otherwise, Buddy won’t obey. And be sure to use only one command at a time and say it only once. If he doesn’t respond, show him exactly what you expect from him and then praising him for his success even though you helped. Sit on command Examining a dog’s stool is the best way for an owner to figure out whether it’s time for a change in diet. If your puppy is consistently producing stools that are bulky, loose, and stinky, it may be time to talk to your vet about switching to a new food. Overfeeding may also provoke a case of diarrhea, which will only make the task of housetraining that much more difficult. Stay.” This direction instills good impulse control. Direct your puppy to stay whenever you want him or her to be still.