Puppy Training: How To Train Your Puppy To Be A Well-Trained, Well-Behaved, and Happy Dog: Dog Training Series, #2

Introduction

Puppyhood – The Perfect Time To Train Your Dog

In case you didn't know, puppies are born with a solid set of senses from the very first day of birth. They have keen senses of hearing, sight, and smell that are in high gear from as early as 2 weeks old. They store this information in their little minds like a tiny supercomputer and they retain almost everything they experience in a very short time.

It was always thought that you had to wait a certain amount of time, or you had to wait until the puppy was an adult before they could learn things, but that is totally untrue. There are EEG (Electroencephalogram) readouts and other types of scientific data that proves their little brains are highly active from birth and are they are taking in information from day one.

Most people don't realize that puppies are able to be trained from a very early age. Sit, stay, stand, speak, and even potty training can all be taught in the very first weeks of life. They are meant to be survivors and have a pack mentality, so they are literally waiting for their mom or owner to teach them what they need to know from a very early age. This comes totally natural to them and they are eager to learn what you are willing to teach them. So don’t underestimate your puppy’s intelligence, but be prepared to challenge them from the very start.

Teaching your puppy tricks and other new things also builds their brain. The brain is like a muscle so if you start exercising it from a young age, it will grow and make your puppy a smarter dog over the years to come. Their brains have to be stimulated with new sights and sounds to keep their attention, and introducing them to new people and even other dogs to make them sociable is always a good idea. You can't teach a puppy too much and the more you teach them, the happier both you and the puppy will be.

So, make sure to spend the most amount of time possible with your puppy as you go through your day and make them know they are a part of your pack. This will ensure that they know they belong to you and you belong to them. Keep them active both physically and mentally and don't give them too much idle time to get into trouble. Always used positive reinforcement and show them lots of love. This will teach them that love and kindness are always there for them when they need it, and will make them the best dog for you and your family for many years to come.

Puppy Preschool Training

The Leash & Collar

OK, so you have just brought your new puppy home and he's the cutest little fuzz ball. During your walks, he pulls excitedly on his leash to sniff at all the other dogs in the neighborhood, leap at squirrels and birds, and demand attention from every passer-by. He's invariably greeted with aww; no one can resist his charm.

But fast forward a few months and you now have a 60 pound dog on your hands. As he barrels down the sidewalk, you're gnashing your teeth instead of smiling proudly. You can hardly hold on to his leash.

You're mortified when he lunges at the mailman and jumps up on neighbors and strangers, leaving muddy paw prints on their clothes. You worry about how hard he pulls when he sees another dog across the street. You