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training questions or behavior issues.
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How do I keep my dog from jumping on me?
The best way to deter your dog's jumping is to ignore it. Don't reinforce your dog's
jumping by acknowledging it (for instance: pushing your dog down, talking to him,
getting angry with him, etc.). Decide on an alternate behavior for your dog and
reinforce that one. Be consistent, always reward the behavior you want with positive
reinforcement (after your dog learns the behavior your want, you will not need to
reward each and every time he offers it, but while you are teaching, you will need to
offer a high rate of reinforcement.) Positive reinforcement is rewarding your dog with
something that YOUR DOG finds valuable. The rewards could be a tasty treat your dog
can't resist, a belly rub, ear scratch, or even play. Have patience, the behavior could
worsen before it stops.
OUCH! My puppy tries to nip me when I pet her. What should I do?
Only pet your puppy if she's calm. If she starts to nip, stop all interaction with her until
she stops trying to bite. This means removing yourself from your puppy each and
every time she tries to bite you. Most puppies learn fairly quickly that "mouthing"
doesn't get them what they are after, mainly, your attention. You could also try keeping
one of her favorite toys with you while you are petting her. If she tries to nip you, trade
her the toy for your hand. This teaches your puppy what is appropriate to chew on.
Avoid rough play, such as tug of war games at this stage.
How can I get my dog to come to me when I call her?
In order to get a reliable recall (come) from your dog, remember to ALWAYS praise
your dog for coming to you, even if you haven't called her. NEVER call your dog to you
for corrections or punishment. Make your dog think that being by you is the best place
in the world to be.
Why should I socialize my puppy?
Socialization is one of the most important things you can do for your puppy. If your
puppy is never exposed to new and varied situations, he is less likely to accept them
as he gets older. This can create a fearful or anxious dog who may react in negative
ways as an adult. Puppy playtime and socialization classes are great places for your
puppy to have supervised fun.
The best way to deter your dog's jumping is to ignore it. Don't reinforce your dog's
jumping by acknowledging it (for instance: pushing your dog down, talking to him,
getting angry with him, etc.). Decide on an alternate behavior for your dog and
reinforce that one. Be consistent, always reward the behavior you want with positive
reinforcement (after your dog learns the behavior your want, you will not need to
reward each and every time he offers it, but while you are teaching, you will need to
offer a high rate of reinforcement.) Positive reinforcement is rewarding your dog with
something that YOUR DOG finds valuable. The rewards could be a tasty treat your dog
can't resist, a belly rub, ear scratch, or even play. Have patience, the behavior could
worsen before it stops.
OUCH! My puppy tries to nip me when I pet her. What should I do?
Only pet your puppy if she's calm. If she starts to nip, stop all interaction with her until
she stops trying to bite. This means removing yourself from your puppy each and
every time she tries to bite you. Most puppies learn fairly quickly that "mouthing"
doesn't get them what they are after, mainly, your attention. You could also try keeping
one of her favorite toys with you while you are petting her. If she tries to nip you, trade
her the toy for your hand. This teaches your puppy what is appropriate to chew on.
Avoid rough play, such as tug of war games at this stage.
How can I get my dog to come to me when I call her?
In order to get a reliable recall (come) from your dog, remember to ALWAYS praise
your dog for coming to you, even if you haven't called her. NEVER call your dog to you
for corrections or punishment. Make your dog think that being by you is the best place
in the world to be.
Why should I socialize my puppy?
Socialization is one of the most important things you can do for your puppy. If your
puppy is never exposed to new and varied situations, he is less likely to accept them
as he gets older. This can create a fearful or anxious dog who may react in negative
ways as an adult. Puppy playtime and socialization classes are great places for your
puppy to have supervised fun.
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