Start with “no” and “good” to help your new puppy distinguish between good and bad behavior.
Saying “no” in a stern voice lets your dog know that what they’re doing isn’t appropriate behavior. Saying “good” in a cheerful tone means that you approve of what they’re doing at that moment.
Once your dog has learned the difference between good and bad behavior, they’re ready to move onto more complex commands such as sitting or lying down at around 12 to 16 weeks of age.
It’s important that you develop a good foundation for your puppy so that they grow up learning to follow commands. If you have recently adopted a puppy, we recommend starting puppy training classes as soon as possible.
Say your puppy’s name and reward them with a treat when they turn their head or otherwise acknowledge you. Doing this will help your puppy get used to paying attention to you when you say their name.
Rewarding your puppy for recognizing their name will give them the incentive they need to pay attention to your commands. In other words, your puppy will be more likely to respond to their name because they’ll remember being rewarded for it in the past.
Puppies are often adopted to be members of the family. For this reason, it’s important that you socialize your puppy by teaching them the right way to act around humans and pets.
In the beginning of puppy training classes, use the words “good” and “no” to reinforce good behavior. You’ll want to teach your dog to be gentle so you won’t have to worry about them jumping up on small children or biting strangers.
If you follow our advice, you and your new puppy will get along in no time. Not only should your dog learn to respect your commands, but they will also be a loyal companion for you and your family.
Being consistent during puppy training can be tough since puppies require so much love and care. However, being consistent in training has big payoffs.
Your dog will grow up to respect your commands and will learn that you mean what you say. You don’t want to end up being a dog owner whose pet calls the shots.
This is key before 12 weeks of age. You’ll be able to provide better puppy care once your new pet gets used to being handled.
Over the course of your dog’s life, you will be responsible for brushing teeth, trimming nails, giving baths, and much more.
To make this easier on yourself, get your puppy comfortable with being handled so that they’ll accept when it’s time to give them a pill or brush their fur.