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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  But I promise you if she teaches you how to handle your dog and train her happily to do what you request, you will be thrilled with the money spent! A well-trained, well-behaved, happy and healthy dog is a pleasure and a daily bonus to life! Having a dog that is bouncing around happy, having fun but not bolting out an open door and running down the block, one that settles down when requested to and will drop that pain pill out of its mouth when you tell it to rather than gulp it down - those dogs are a pleasure to be around and gift to your life. They don't nip ankles or chew woodwork or couch pillows and learn to control their impulses often with just a stern look from you or at most a pointed finger. Yet, they stay happy and motivated because they know you will almost always get up and reward/praise and kiss them - give them a little hug - take the time to thank them. Oh, how you will love having a dog that happily co-exists with you without misbehaving and keeping you upset! There is a better way and good dog skills will get you there. |
Excellent advise.... !!
The easies way to train a pup is to first be sure that they know their name and the command COME.
Simple Commands "Name, Sit, Stay and Come"
One of the easiest ways to train a pup is to first start teaching them their name. You can do this by useing the Simple Commands. Once they have learned their name training becomes so much easier. At the same time you are teaching them to come, sit, stay as well as other commands. This is also the best time to start getting them to the next step in teaching them about going "outside" to go potty and not on the floor in your home.
Here is what you will need:
* Two or more family members
* Harness with ring in the front or quick release collar
* Lease
* Favorite toy or tiny treats (Cheerio's)
If possible clip the leash on the front of the harness at the chest. Each of you sit on opposite side of the room about 4 to 6 feet apart from one another. Get the pups favorite toy and take turns caller their "NAME" and the "COME" command as you gently tug the leash pulling the pup toward you. The one with the leash in hand than gives the toy as a reward and tons of praise. If using a toy than pass the toy to the person while holding the pup. Than toss the leash to the opposite person to do the same taking turns. Practice this for five to ten minutes a day for the best results. You can than add more commands such as (sit, stay, or leave it) if a toy is not getting her attention than try using tiny treats, like Cheerio's.