If You Get A Dog Be Sure You Train It Properly
Most children would love to have a dog and they plead with their parents to get one. Most parents imagine the disruption owning a dog would cause to their lives and try to resist. The result is often that the kids win the argument but it takes a little while.
Having decided on getting a new dog you need to think about the type or breed of dog you would like to get. Dog rescue pounds often have several lovable dogs of all types and they want to find a home for them.
A new puppy in your home will probably mess because it is scared. Now you realise the task that you have taken on and you must get your dog house trained. Dogs are clean animals so they don’t want to mess near their bed so you must choose the right area for your dog potty training.
A new puppy in a new home is sure to be feeling nervous and won’t know what it is supposed to do to be good. Take your puppy to the potty area if it looks uncomfortable but give it lots of reassurance. Reward your dog when he does his potty properly and give him a lot of affectionate stroking.
Dogs will usually learn pretty quick but a young dog needs a lot of reminding what to do, at first. Be very patient and don’t get annoyed about accidents as they will happen and are not done on purpose.
Make sure your puppy can easily get to the potty are you have chosen so he can go if he wants to. If he succeeds show how well he has done by giving a lot of affection and tell him he is a good dog. Once your puppy understands what to do he will be eager to do it right and be praised for his behaviour.
There are lots more lessons to come later but first you need a house trained dog. A puppy will enjoy being trained to sit by your kids. Your kids will enjoy teaching your dog and can play together for hours.
There are advanced commands to teach when your dog can sit and stay on command. Teach your dog how to behave on a leash and make it understand it must walk to heel at all times.
Another important lesson to train a dog is to resist the temptation to run off and investigate things.Your dog will want to run off and look at new things but it must understand that it must wait for your instruction.
Some people love dogs but not everyone does so you must train your dog not to jump up at visitors and strangers in the street. If you love having your dog lick your face remember that other people would hate it.
Becoming a dog owner has rewards but also responsibilities and you take on the duty of care when you get a dog. Take care that your dog is obedient and prevent it being annoying for other people. It’s a good feeling to have a well trained dog and other people will respect you for teaching it well.
