| Dogs are a lot like human beings. They love to | | | | a tight grip on the leash, until you are sure they |
| interact with just about anyone. You would | | | | are not going to fight. Sure, this is controlling, |
| actually be quite amazed at the way they take to | | | | however, your puppy needs to learn between |
| different animals, such as other dogs, or even | | | | what is right, and what is not. |
| reptilian creatures. Of course this isn't the same | | | | Many dogs at a young age like to jump, bite, or |
| for all dogs. You will find that some dogs are very | | | | shove. This is play to them, but you need to |
| hostile, even to their own species. It's strange, but | | | | teach them not to do this. They will do it with |
| it is quite factual. Like people, all dogs are | | | | each other of course, but make sure that they |
| different. | | | | are not hurting one another. Remember that |
| If you are an animal lover, then you know the | | | | there is nothing more annoying than trying to |
| value of having several dogs, regardless of their | | | | watch television and having your dog jumping on |
| species. This makes it very difficult to keep your | | | | you every two seconds, especially if he or she is |
| house in order, and then you have the fact that | | | | not a lap dog. |
| your dogs will want to defend their territory. If | | | | You might find that your dog likes to bark. All |
| you have ever seen a canine territorial conflict, | | | | dogs love to bark, it is quite natural, but it |
| then you know what a headache can be. We've | | | | becomes a bit nerve racking if your dog is |
| all had the experience of walking the dog in the | | | | standing in the house barking at all times. You can |
| middle of the night, and watching a rival dog | | | | try to distract them with a treat, or teach them |
| wander into the yard. Have you ever managed to | | | | to stop barking all the time. It might not work at |
| make it back inside without the entire front of | | | | first, and if that is the case you will need to keep |
| your body covered in wet grass? | | | | trying. Perhaps you can teach them that you will |
| This type of situation calls for dog training or | | | | provide them a treat, but only if they will stop |
| training a puppy to be social. Dogs are similar to | | | | barking. If you use this method then over time |
| children, since they learn so easily if you take time | | | | they will learn only to bark when absolutely |
| to teach them to behave properly. Things are so | | | | necessary. |
| much easier to learn as a child. While your dog is, | | | | Train a puppy or dog to be quiet by placing the |
| a puppy is the best time to help them distinguish | | | | animal on its back and then yell into his or her |
| between friend and foe. They are trying to learn | | | | face. It does not look so pleasing to others; |
| and you should take advantage of that situation | | | | however, it is a good working method many |
| early on. | | | | professional dog trainers use to train a puppy or |
| When you only plan to have one dog, you need | | | | dog to be quiet. This method works well with |
| to introduce it to other dogs while it is a puppy. | | | | rescue animals as well to help teach him or her to |
| This helps the dog understand that not all dogs | | | | be quiet. |
| are its enemy. You also need to touch and pet | | | | Take the time to train a puppy early. Doing so will |
| the puppy in order for it to become used to being | | | | make a much better pet of your dog or puppy. |
| touched. This makes for a friendlier dog, while | | | | You will be able to enjoy your pet for years to |
| reducing the chances of biting. | | | | come if you remember to do these things while |
| While introducing your puppy to other dogs, keep | | | | dog training. |