When puppies are not properly trained by their owners, they tend to grow into anxious, nervous, and anti-social dogs. They may even develop a negative attitude toward humans.
Teach How to Communicate First
Start teaching your puppy how to listen. Always call it by its given name. Give a reward each time it responded to your call or obeyed to your command.
Teach Good Manners Early
Bring your pup to homes of friends and relatives, who have pets, too. Do not force interaction if your puppy showed fear or nervousness. Speak gently to soothe the pet. Your puppy will adjust to other people and animals after a few more visits.
Health is the Key to a Pup’s Happiness
Complete the vaccine shots of your pup. Do not miss any appointments to the veterinarian. Ensure the over-all health of the puppy so that you will have no worries on taking it out in the parks for walking exercise. A healthy body gives your puppy enough energy to cope with the new challenges that come in its young life.
Variety is the Spice of a Puppy’s Life
Attend contests for dogs and puppies so that your puppy can watch the different behavior or other animals like itself. You’ll be amazed at how many tricks your puppy could learn and emulate at home.
Continuous Training Ensures a Socialite Puppy
When you are not available to train your puppy, it is wise to enroll it in a puppy class. Choose a teacher or trainer that gives reward instead of punishment to obedient puppies. A light swat on the nose or head could cause adverse effect on the social development of your puppy.
It takes time, patience and love to complete the training. But to have a friendly and good-mannered puppy or dog as companion is a vision inspiring enough to get on teaching.
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