Puppy Training

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Pet type: Dog

Puppy Training is one of the most challenging aspects of your life with your dog. Find all the puppy training tips and techniques shared by other puppy owners like you.

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Potty Training HELP!!

i have a chihuahua and we want to train her to go potty outside she's getting better but she still goes in the house. also we just bought hardwood floor and if she pees it will be bad for the floor so... any tips. Read more
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Answered by LUCEEMUM 3 months ago | Thumbs up 0

Until she gets the process down, you should try Puppy Training Pads. They are sold in pet stores and some times grocery store. I use them for my dog and they are great. They have an attractant in … read more

What kind of dog training have you had for your dog?

I'm not asking for myself, only doing a survey, because I just heard of someone who is taking her dog to a class where the trainer recommended an alpha roll. Please respond by telling me what kind of tools and methods you use to train your dog - choke chain, prong collar, shock collar, al… Read more
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Answered by azzurrapl 6 months ago | Thumbs up 3

I went to Petco and walked out (terrible method used in that store) ... then I went to Petsmart and found out about Dr. Dunbar - now I am at St. Huberts and they use positive training according to Dr,… read more

Crate Training Techniques

I have been crate training my pet to potty train him even though it has always been a hard concept for me to do. I don't like the idea of leaving him in a crate during the day. However, someone recently just told me that not only should you leave them in the crate but you should cover i… Read more
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Answered by Dennis S. (Schoch) 6 months ago | Thumbs up 3

A crate if treated correctly can become a place of great comfort to your pet. I have fed my pets in the crate and when I would say time for bed they would rush to the crate because they knew it was tr… read more

house training

All I really need to know is how does someone with an obsesive need to clean, wait out the house training of a new puppy because it is literally driveing me nuts, I sat in my room yesterday and cryed because the dog pooped on the floor and my sone was not listening so it made me feel worse… Read more
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Answered by KCsMom 9 months ago | Thumbs up 2

i felt sad to hear you so upset! i know how difficult house training can be.we raise pups for NEADS,not only did we go through it once we did it several times and then i just had to get my own … read more

Best first book for a new puppy owner?

Before I adopted my puppy - I got the book "The Puppy Whisperer" from a friend..... and I read that. My book has pink & yellow highllighting througout. Nice Reading - but is there a better book for a new puppy owner - someone who has had dogs before maybe but never a puppy or someone … Read more
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Answered by Cindy S. (pumpkinhead) 10 months ago | Thumbs up 0

Raising puppies with children author Pia Silvani read more

Any tips on potty training new 9 week old puppy?

Everyone has been very helpful with my walking/leash problem. I also need advice on potty training tips and feeding schedule please! This is my first puppy! Read more
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Answered by Missy M. (Mshan) 10 months ago | Thumbs up 0

When hes sheduled to go out, take him out with a bag of his favorite treats. When he goes, treat him like he found you the winning lottery ticket. Do this a few times and it should be good. One additi… read more

When Crate Training A New Dog, How Long Should They Remain In The Crate Daily?

We just adopted a 6 month old puppy from the humane society & my husband and I are crate training him. He hasn't really had many accidents inside & he holds it until we take him outside. I just feel bad having him in the crate all day. One trainer told me I was supposed to leave h… Read more
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Answered by Lucy B. (Lbrant) 11 months ago | Thumbs up 3

If you do not work then there is no reason to have the puppy in the crate for a full day. The easiest way of crate training a puppy is to introduce them to with the door open at first, then close it f… read more

Potty Training

OK,it feels like my puppy will never be potty trained. Uuuh it is sooo agrivating. We thought she was potty trained but then she started going in the house again. I NEED HELP!!! Read more
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Answered by Kathy C. (kjc) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

toilet training takes a while. My suggestions 1) crate train 2) Keep your pup restricted to certain rooms (non carpeted) 3) use an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle to get rid of smell and prev… read more

Puppy- While I'm at work

Today is the first day of leaving my 3 month old teacup yorkie home alone while I am at work. OI set up my large bathroom with a play area with an arrangement of toys, a food/water area, training pad area as well as a place to rest. I left the bathroom door open with a child gate in the do… Read more
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Answered by Heather (silverfenix) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

Your puppy needs a routine. Don't fuss over him in the AM, but make sure he has a good exercise and a chance to potty before you leave. Follow a routine, and he will learn to be comfortable with tha… read more

Why is my puppy peeing in his crate?

We have a 7 week old mixed breed puppy that we got from a friend. We got him at 5-1/2 weeks and immediately started crating him at night. He screamed all night for quite a while. The first few nights I didn't realize he couldn't hold it all night. Then I was told I had to get up with … Read more
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Answered by Rhonda Hughes (yome18) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 3

The puppy bladder rule - A puppy can only "hold it" 1 hour for every month of it's age. so, 2 months old only expect him to hold it for 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, and so on. Obviously there a… read more

What is the best way to potty train a new puppy?

Should I keep him in a crate and only allow him out when it is potty time, or allow for play time and potty time? Or should I keep him outdoors and bring him in at night? Just wondered what is the best method for rapid potty training of my new puppy! He will be 8 weeks old full-blooded bea… Read more
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Answered by Marta J. (2pitpuppies) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 5

There is no rapid method. It takes time and consistancy. Only leave him in the crate for short periods of time, like when you can't watch him. Let him out as soon as he wakes up and about 15 to 20 min… read more

Puppy Training help

I have a five month old cocker spaniel that my parents have entrusted me to train. Im trying to keep him from not jumping all over me and my family when we get home. and also ear biting. Is that something he'll grow out of? Read more
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Answered by Lindsay A. (leakens) 9 months ago | Thumbs up 0

When puppies nip at me, my favorite thing to do is act like a litter mate who would not approve. Make a yelping puppy noise! Works like a charm, and you get to act like a puppy. read more

Need help with Puppy Training...

I have 3 month old Chihuahua and I need some help on potty training her. Please help. Read more
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Answered by Diane (AnimalAvenger) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 2

Have you tried wee wee pads? Do you have a crate to place him in for time out? You can place newspapers in a specific location for him to make on. When he does go potty you should reward him w/ a trea… read more

Puppy Training

I just rescued 2 wonderful puppies (brothers) - needless to say they did not have a lot of structure and balance in their early weeks, however training is going well...BUT I can not get them to come when I call! I am currently using the clicker method for training - but no matter the yummy… Read more
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Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

Figure out who is the ring leader and who is the follower. Start working with the ring leader seperate, then the follower seperate. Make sure you are feeding two times a day and not leaving food out. … read more

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Therapy Dog Joins Elementary Family

Posted by: TheBloodhound | Posted on: 25/12/07 | Comments: 460

IOWA – At one time, Spartan was just a stray, spending his time outside of a middle school in Burlington. Now, the puppy is on the path of becoming Burlington School District’s first certified therapy dog. According to an article in the Hawk Eye, Spartan, a fourth-month-old Labra… Read more

Pets Are Companions, Not Gifts

Posted by: EarlyBird | Posted on: 06/12/07 | Comments: 726

Whether young or old, there's few people who wouldn't love to spend Christmas morning playing with a warm, fuzzy new pet. As consumers stroll malls across the country, they will undoubtedly pass a pet store or two, and not be able to resist the big doughy eyes of a puppy or kitten. Bu… Read more

Meet Bo: The First Puppy Makes Public Debut

Posted by: rwallace | Posted on: 14/04/09 | Comments: 322

Meet Bo: The First Puppy Makes Public Debut: After much adieu from late night talk show hosts to questioning-DC correspondents, the First Puppy has officially arrived at the White House. As the President said this afternoon, Bo already has "got star quality." NEW YORK --… Read more

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Socializing Your Puppy

Posted by: animaldaddy | Posted on: 01/31/09 at 6:40pm

Training your puppy is more than just housetraining and the basics. Puppy socialization is a key factor in your puppy training routine. The crucial period for puppies in this training process can range from 4 to 12 weeks of age. During this important time in his development, the young pup is pretty impressionable to external influences. If its experiences are positive with people, young an… read more

Training to be social!

Posted by: buttehumanesociety | Posted on: 01/6/09 at 5:04pm

Enrolling your puppy in a puppy kindergarten or a puppy training class will have many benefits. This will be a way to take your puppy out of the house once a week where he will be exposed to many new situations during a critical period of socialization. Be sure to choose a puppy training class where the emphasis is on having fun and meeting new puppies and their owners. Instructors should use only… read more

puppy training blues...

Posted by: karliworthy | Posted on: 02/27/09 at 10:02pm

I'm working on training my puppy to do the general things: sit, stay, etc. I'm having a serious struggle with trying to accomplish just ONE of these. He's a Shih Tzu, and I've done a little research about the training difficulties. If anyone has any ideas, information, what have you-- I'd truly appreciate it!! read more

Puppy training need badly

Posted by: dewittg | Posted on: 02/9/09 at 4:32pm

Lesson #1 on the DVD - Teaching your puppy what's an appropriate chew toy and what's not. read more

Puppy Training Tips - Chewing

Posted by: animaldaddy | Posted on: 01/31/09 at 5:59pm

Training your puppy not to chew up the house is sometimes a difficult job. Chewing objects is an inevitable part of a young puppies' life and this exploration can lead to an injured puppy or damaged property in your house. As puppies begin to teeth they want to chew on just about anything. If you are out and return to your house and find that your young puppy or your dog has destroyed somethi… read more

Puppy Training

Posted by: nursenaenae | Posted on: 01/17/09 at 10:13pm

Today was Marley's 2nd training class. She learned to sit and stay. I was surprised at how quick she learned the sign for stay (open palm out in front like saying Stop). It only took her about 3 tries to pick it up. I was sooo proud of her. Next we learned "loose leash" walking. That proved to be a bit more difficult for her. She continuously wanted to pull. Our trainer, Jenna, recommended a prong… read more

Getting your puppy enrolled into puppy t…

Posted by: tinydustin | Posted on: 12/11/08 at 11:49pm

Get Your Puppy Enrolled Into Puppy Training School As Early as Possible Why you should get your puppy into the best puppy training program possible, as early as you can. By Pat Miller What’s the best age to start training? For most puppy owners, the answer is “Yesterday!” In fact, the optimum time to start a puppy’s education is as early as possible: about eight weeks of age. It�… read more

Puppy training

Posted by: TeaylJohnson | Posted on: 11/11/08 at 7:32pm

I believe the three top skills to teach a puppy are eye contact, attention and focus. I utilize several behavior games to train for this. I believe these are foundation behaviors that make all other training easier. If you are "relevent" to your dog/puppy training heel, sit, down, and come is wihtin easy reach. The hardest puppies/dogs that I have worked with donot find humans relevent. These are… read more

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