How To Train A Puppy - By: Jim Burwell

Everyone wants their puppy to grow into a well trained adult dog. But just how do you do that?

Puppies and dogs are hard-wired to run, chase, jump, pee, poop, dig and bark - just to name a few. These natural behaviors do not fit well with our social expectations. If you don't teach your puppy how to behave properly, such as sitting instead of jumping, that behavior will continue when he is an adult dog. The success of your puppy obedience training will depend upon your approach to training. Here are a few easy but important tips to help you get started with your puppy obedience training so that you will have that well-behaved adult dog you always wanted:

1. Be Consistent. Train everyday. Keep your sessions short. Working with your new puppy three times a day for only 3 minutes will be plenty. Do not over work your puppy as both you and your puppy may become frustrated.

2. Use positive training techniques. When you begin to train your puppy on commands like sits and downs, use a pleasant voice as you say, "Good puppy!Immediately following your verbal praise, follow up with a tasty food treat. This way your puppy will know he did something to please you. The best way to begin training your puppy is with positive reinforcement, praise and food treats. It keeps the stress level down during training and it strengthens the bond between you and your puppy.

3. It is critical to teach your puppy, using your leadership skills, that he has to work for the things he wants. When you teach your puppy sits and downs your puppy learns to listen to you and you have given your puppy a job to do. This creates structure and expectations which will minimize your new puppy's stress and anxiety.

4. Exercise your puppy. Puppies have high energy and you must manage that energy in a constructive way with obedience training and frequent structured walks.

5. Have patience. Always be patient with your new puppy. It is counterproductive to yell or scream at your new puppy. When it's time to finish your training session, always finish with the puppy being praised. If you find yourself getting frustrated, get a simple sit, praise your puppy and start the session again later.

You will see your puppy transform into an adult dog who respects you as a leader and you will have an adult dog that is well behaved.

About the Author

Jim Burwell, professional dog trainer, has been making the impossible - possible with owners and their puppies and dogs for 25 years. Named Houston's Dog Whisperer by the Texas Magazine, Jim can help you with everything you need to have a well trained puppy. =====>Want the whole scoop from nose to tail? Claim Jim Burwell's incredibly popular Puppy Training Primer

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