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Q: How soon should I begin
training?
A:
Years ago trainers suggested that obedience training should begin at
6 months because the methods were based on force and young puppies
could not withstand the physical corrections. The techniques used by
How's Bentley and many other friendly trainers involve rewarding the
puppy for wanted behavior. Since no pain or force is used, you can
begin training as soon as you bring him home! It's very easy to
teach any age dog to sit and down in just a few minutes.
Q: How do I stop my puppy from
jumping up on me?
A:
Jumping up on people is normal canine behavior. The primary reason
puppies and dogs jump up is to receive attention. We reinforce the
behavior by petting, praising, yelling, or using our hands to push
them away. If consistently used, there are several methods to stop
your pup or dog from jumping up that are effective. See which one
works best for your dog.
Q: How do I stop my puppy from
mouthing and play biting?
A:
Mouthing and play biting are normal canine behaviors. Since dogs do
not have hands and opposable thumbs, they use their mouths to
explore and interact. You can quickly learn how to prevent,
interrupt, and redirect mouthing and play biting.
Q: Why does my puppy eliminate inside
right after we have been outside?
A:
Your puppy has not learned where to eliminate. If we provide many
opportunities for our dog to receive praise for eliminating in the
correct location, and we provide zero opportunities for eliminating
in the wrong locations, our dogs will learn the appropriate location
by repetition and association. Punishing your puppy for
housetraining errors will only escalate the problem.
Q: My puppy is shy, what
should I do?
A:
Dogs progress through a sensitive period of socialization from early
puppy hood to 12-16 weeks and should be exposed to as many different
types of persons and new surroundings as possible. If your pup
exhibits signs of escape or submission in new situations, do not
reassure him that it is ok by petting and coddling him. Do not force
him to approach or interact with anything / anyone that seems to be
frightening him. Instead, act silly, play, and distract his
attention away from the source of fear. The idea is to teach him
that new situations are fun and there is nothing to fear.
Q: How do I stop my puppy from
stealing laundry or other non food items?
A:
There are several reasons a puppy steals objects. One reason is for
the exciting chase or attention that ensues, and another reason is
because of the appealing texture and smell. It's best to puppy-proof
and keep all items out of reach. Never give your puppy an old shoe
or sock to chew, but if your puppy happens to steal a sock and run
away, don't give chase. Pick up your puppy's favorite play toy and
begin playing with it. Soon your puppy will loose interest in the
sock and will come play with you. To prevent your puppy from
stealing items to get your attention, always ask him to sit before
you offer any attention. Teaching your puppy to defer to you by
sitting for anything and everything he wants (nothing in life is
free) is a great method to establish and maintain social order.
Q:
Why is my puppy trying to
mount my leg?
A:
Mounting is a normal part of puppy play months before they are
sexually mature and is usually an attention-seeking manipulative
behavior, not sexual behavior. Later, mounting becomes part of
normal behavior and is seen in social and sexual contexts. If your
puppy mounts, just redirect the pup to sit or lay for your
attention. Teach your puppy that nothing in life is free by asking
him to sit for anything and everything he desires. If growling or
aggression accompanies the behavior, consult a behavior counselor.
Q:
How do I stop my puppy from
eating feces?
A:
Coprophagia is normal canine behavior. Bitches eat their puppies'
excrement when their pups are still nursing and unable to leave
their den. Since pups do not have any hands, they use their mouths
to investigate. Although there are many theories about why pups eat
feces, there is no definitive scientific evidence to indicate that
lack of nutrition is the primary cause. The best method to stop
coprophagia is to clean up the feces before your puppy eats it.
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