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Monday, October 16, 2006

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Why is Dog training Basics-Training the new Puppy so Important?
by Verlyn Spreeman

Having a cute little puppy come into your home is always a very exciting time for the whole family. Great importance should be placed on getting your new member of the family off to a right start with proper dog training basics to ensure many years of happiness to you and your pet. There are a various talents that every new puppy must master, including climbing up and down the stairs, and how to accept a new collar that is going to be a way of life for your dog.
It is best to introduce a new puppy to the home when the entire family is present, and when the household is as calm as possible. It is discouraged by animal care experts to give puppies and kittens as holiday gifts. The busy holiday season has far too many distractions, for your new puppy or kitten to get the attention it needs. It is best to wait until the holidays have passed before introducing the new family member.
Once the puppy is part of your home, there are some things they will need to learn. One of the first talents that need to be mastered in a multi-story home will be learning to climb up and down the stairs. Most puppies are afraid of stairs, and that typically means that they do not know how to climb them properly. It is very important for the puppy's master to slowly build the confidence of the animal, starting off at the bottom of the stairs. Generally, a wide stairway will usually be less intimidating to a young puppy.
To build confidence, the dog owner should go up the first step, then encourage the puppy to follow, using their voice, treats or even a toy. After the puppy has joined you up the first stair, go back down repeating the process until the puppy will go up that step without any encouragement. It is very important to build confidence slowly and not rush the initial training process. Taking a one step at a time approach is the most practical way to teach the puppy to master the fine art of stair climbing.
Another thing every new puppy must be taught is how to accept the collar. Learning to wear a collar is a high priority to every dog, but most puppies are baffled, frightened and bewildered by this new piece of attire. Many puppies constantly try to wriggle out of their new collar by pawing and pulling at it.
Don't underestimate the importance of choosing a new collar for your puppy. A properly fitted collar, chosen for your puppy's size, is more likely to be comfortable and accepted. Training aids such as choke collars, slip collars and training collars are never a good substitute for a sturdy buckle type collar that includes an identification tag and license attached. This identification will be vital in having your puppy returned if she for any reason becomes separated from you.
The best way to introduce the puppy to the collar is to simply put the collar on and allow her to squirm, jump, roll and paw at the color to her heart s content. It is important to not encourage this behavior by trying to soothe the puppy, but it is just as important not to punish or reprimand the puppy. Simply ignore the puppy and let them work through their issues with the collar on their own.
Try introducing distractions, such as food, toys or playing, is always an excellent way to get the puppy used to the color. Getting the puppy to play, eat and drink while wearing the collar is a great way to get her used to it. After a few days, many puppies will accept they are wearing a collar.
Training a new puppy can be a daunting task. Always remember that it is up to you to continually work with your puppy teaching them not only to become a well trained pet but also to be a happy and healthy member of your family for many years to come.
About the Author

Dog training basics is so important in getting your new puppy off on the right "paw":-). Animal-Trainer reveiwed by Verlyn Spreeman as a first class complete system for a happy and healthy puppy/owner relationship.

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