Pet Help

Congratulations on getting a brand new puppy! Be prepared for a fun but frustrating time. Some moments you’ll be smiling at him thinking how cute he is, and the next moment, you’ll want to scream at him for destroying things in the house. So, start training him as soon as possible! Puppies learn from a very early age, so the more time you put in now, the more you’ll have later to smile!

Even though it is crucial to train your puppy quickly, you still must be patient. Let’s face reality. This is something different for the puppy to deal with. You are going to have to give him some time. He is not going to learn everything the first day when he comes to his new house.

The beginning part of the puppy training should be focused on boundaries. What can the puppy do? Where can it go? All these things have to be answered. The best way is just to simply keep an eye on him. Watch and see where he goes when he is in the house. If he walks into closet, be prepared to say “NO”. The dog will soon get a sense by your tone, and where he is in the house, as to where he can go, and where he cannot.

You should be sure to walk him often on a leash. It is not only good for physical stimulation, it also helps reinforce that he is to do his business outside. After he has relieved himself, be sure to reward him with a treat so that he knows he has learned well.

It’s very difficult for a new pet owner to learn to deal with a dog who will not stop barking. Sometimes, it seems that a new dog barks incessantly, without noticing that you just want peace and quiet. A new pet-owner needs to learn that their pet’s barking is not meant simply to bother them. They need to pay attention to why the dog is barking, and understand the “dog’s barking trends.”

Try to be more attentive. What’s the cause of it? Is it something that’s really obvious which is causing him to bark or is it something more subtle? A lot of times a dog will bark when he sees someone they are not familiar with. Dogs, being a natural territorial animal, will bark at that person, as to say “get off my property”.

The real solution to make your dog quit barking is to just be ready. Be aware of the reason why he barks and do something about it before he begins to bark. For example if a dog barks when he sees the mailman, be ready for this. You should know the time that the mailman brings the mail each day. When it is almost time for the mailman to come, tie your dog with a leash. When you notice the mailman pull on the dog’s leash before he has the opportunity to bark. It is a good jolt to his system.

It is very good, to use a water pistol when you are outdoors. If you are aware of what makes your dogs bark, spray him with water before he has the opportunity to bark. He will quickly realize that there is punishment for his barking. But, this won’t work if you don’t give him a treat when he doesn’t bark. Dogs must have good and bad reinforcement.