Puppy training

Tips and basics for the first weeks

“We’ll start training him later, he has to get used to everything first.” This is the phrase many puppy owners say when they arrive at their own four walls with their new roommate. But this is a mistake. Because it is precisely during this time that a puppy learns particularly quickly and “remembers” your indulgences in the long term. Of course, you don’t have to start with the basic commands on the first day of living together. But there are things that you should consider immediately after moving in.

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Rules in puppy training for a harmonious coexistence

Your new roommate has to learn practically everything. He must settle into his new home, he should be housebroken and he must not eat your furniture. But to achieve this, you must be loving and consistent from day one. First of all, when your puppy moves in, his basket, food and water bowl, and toys are ready. Are you prepared to walk your puppy every two hours and can you resist the cute look when your little one begs at the table and refuses to go back to his place? Then you have already understood the basics for the first days and weeks. Do not allow a puppy to do anything that the adult dog will not be allowed to do later. Give clear commands from the beginning and show your dog what you want him to do. He will learn quickly and, if you are consistent enough, will not develop “airs and graces” and literally walk all over you.

How does a puppy learn “basic obedience”?

If a puppy moves in with you at 12 weeks of age, you have an immense advantage. He or she will be oriented to you and will not leave your side. Use this time for the basic obedience, which is the foundation for all further rules in living together. It is important that you always use the same words and hand movements. Refrain from long sentences and “explanations” that would only confuse your dog. In order to be heard and interesting, praise and treats play an essential role. If your puppy performs a command, he will be exuberantly rewarded and given a delicious treat. It is important that the reward directly follows the “deed,” as this is the only way your puppy can make a connection.

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During the first few days, you should take time off. Your puppy does not want to be left without even really knowing you. Leaving him alone immediately is detrimental to bonding and will cause your dog to develop separation anxiety and probably not wait for you at home easily as an adult.

The first new experiences need your strength

The puppy has gotten used to you and feels comfortable in his new home. Now is the right time to have the first dog encounters, go for a walk on the leash and get to know all the sounds in the environment. At the same time, you will train various commands that your little dog should learn and later execute safely. A loving but consistent tone is the be-all and end-all in puppy training. Tip: Reward good behavior without punishing a little disobedience. If you get loud, the puppy will just get scared of you and won’t understand you. Surely one or the other mishap will happen. But with patience, self-confidence and consistency, the lively puppy will become an obedient adult dog.

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Rules in puppy training for a harmonious coexistence

How does a puppy learn “basic obedience”?

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