Puppy Training -- 7 Quick and Easy Steps to a Well-Trained Puppy

Idaho Falls, ID (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 -- “When beginning to train a new puppy, it’s important to get the first, few steps right,” says JR Rich, creator of a new puppy training web site called www.puppy-training-made-easy.com.

Puppy training is a lot like teaching children -- if a person teaches them correctly when they’re very young, he or she will have far fewer problems when they become teenagers.

Here are seven key strategies to keep in mind when you begin new puppy care:

1. Use a puppy crate training strategy the very first day. Puppies are den animals. They like to be in closed-in spaces so that they feel safe and protected. Use this instinct to your advantage. A crate is an ideal place to begin that all-important housebreaking routine.

2. Do not compromise with your puppy. For example, if you want him to perform a desired behavior, don't just give up and walk away when he does not perform. Instead, use some type of reinforcement to show him that his behavior was not correct, such as withholding a treat or a favorite toy.

3. You should always initiate interaction with your puppy and then, later, terminate that interaction rather than the other way around. In other words, don’t let the dog take control of the training.

4. Avoid tending to your pets’ every desire. Rewards should only be given for desired behavior, and should never be given out just because he or she gives you the cute and cuddly look.

5. When you are spending time with your dog, stroke and talk to him often. This will help establish the trust needed to truly set you forth as the leader.

6. Never use violence. All violence does is make your puppy cringe when you come near them. A firm word or command is usually all that is needed to provide correction.

7. Just like housebreaking a puppy, when you are training your dog, the key thing is consistency. You need to pick a training style that is suitable for you and your dog and stick with it. For example, if you use the word ‘Come’ when calling your puppy to you, don’t start using ‘Get Over Here’ suddenly and expect them to obey. Be consistent.

Puppy training isn’t difficult. Your puppy really wants to please you. If you just follow a few simple rules and techniques, both you and your puppy will become fast friends. You just need to remember that love and consistency will gain you the greatest rewards.

JR Rich is the creator of the Web Site http://www.puppy-training-made-easy.com. His web site offers many quick and easy tips and tricks to make training a new puppy both simple and fun.

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