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Having a new puppy can be overwhelming especially if you are a first time dog owner. There’s so much that you need your little one to learn including how go to the loo outside, how to walk to heel and how to stop biting! Here are our top Puppy training Tips…
1. Going to the Loo
House training your puppy means that your pup will learn where to go to the loo — usually a garden or yard. This should be taught using the positive reinforcement method — catch them doing it in the right place and praise like crazy. Offer treats within 5 seconds of them doing their business so that they know exactly what it’s for.
2. No Jumping!
Even when it’s a puppy, don’t accept jumping up at people or guests. Use a simple command such as ‘Off!’ or ‘No!’ or ‘Ah-Ah!’ and use it consistently for things your pup should not be doing. It might seem like something that’s ok when he’s a puppy, but of course they don’t stay pups forever, and it won’t be acceptable when your dog is fully grown and so it has to be stopped now.
