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03-29-2007, 09:14 AM
Training a Puppy - Potty Training - House Training - Crate Training - Socialization
Training a Puppy is not difficult it just takes a little bit of knowledge and a lot of patience. The training element which probably is the most daunting is Housetraining puppies more frequently referred to as puppy potty training! Puppy crate training is another form of training that people are interested in - after all everyone wants a good nights sleep! Training a puppy to climb stairs, to socialize with other animals or people, accepting a collar and lead and finally good puppy training will include developing puppy manners in relation to chewing, barking and biting. These are the main elements to be targeted when considering puppy training. The main points to remember are to stay calm at all times and totally consistent with your puppy training techniques.
Puppy Potty Training
Puppy House Training or puppy potty training - not an unusual reference as puppy training can have many similarities to raising a new born baby! Remember that a dog who has undergone puppy potty training will never have 'accidents' as it becomes older. A dog who has undergone puppy potty training will only mess in the home due to illness or is forced to do so because he has not been allowed outside.
Puppy Crate Training Tips
Puppies tend to sleep for at least 14 hours per day
Make the crate comfortable
Make the crate a desirable place to be - give the puppy a small treat when he goes to the crate to sleep and you close the door
For a new, young puppy, who has been moved from its mother and littermates, life can be very unsettling and strange. Try to obtain a familiar cloth or cover from the breeder in order to comfort the puppy
Place the 'comfort cloth' in the puppy crate
Place a selection of safe, soft chew toys in the crate
Do not put a sleeping puppy in a puppy crate - it will wake up feeling frightened and ultimately will become scared of the crate
The puppy crate should only be used for sleeping. If it is used as a place to send a puppy as a disciplinary measure the puppy will not view it as a safe and secure haven
The puppy should not be disturbed whilst he is in the puppy crate - make sure the children are aware of this rule
Do not succumb to the temptation of taking a whining puppy to bed with you
Place the puppy crate next to your bed and soothe him by stroking him - the puppy will not feel frightened and alone and will understand sleeping from your own example
Do not leave your puppy whining in the crate for long periods - he will come to believe that this is normal behaviour when in his crate
If your puppy needs to go to the toilet area at night then arrange for this as quickly and quietly as possible. It is definitely not to be used an excuse for an extra playtime!
The puppy will only use the puppy crate for sleeping when he is young
When you feel he is ready transfer him to a dog bed
The Puppy crate will then only be put in use when you are travelling with the puppy or when your puppy is suffering from any form of anxiety
Introducing Your Puppy to Collar, Leash and Stairs
Introducing your puppy to his collar and leash and the stairs can be a challenge. However, if your puppy is trained properly it will be simple, satisfying and successful.
Puppy Training Tips - Whining, Howling, Barking Puppy
A Whining, Howling or Barking Puppy causes distress to everyone. Just as in the case of a human baby the puppy will only make these noises for a reason. Your job is to find out exactly what is causing the problem if you ignore it will be come a lifetime habit! Makes sure your puppy is comfortable check whether the pup is:
Hungry
Thirsty
Frightened
Sick
Wants his or her toy
Too hot or too cold
The pup needs to relieve itself
The pup has soiled its crate or bed
Ensure that your puppy is used to spending time alone.
A puppy can whine, howl or bark just to get its own way. Do not submit to doggy blackmail, ensure that all of the puppys needs are met teach the puppy that this form of behaviour is unacceptable
Puppy Growth, Behavior and Development
This section details information regarding Puppy rates of growth and development according to the age of the puppy. Each stage of puppy growth charts invaluable info about a puppy, what to expect and how a puppy should be treated. By the time it reaches its first birthday a puppy is considered a mature, adult dog. Puppy Growth rate is fast compared to humans, just compare a puppy of 8 weeks to a baby of the same age. Each stage of Puppy Growth and development is fascinating and it helps to understand each stage a pup will through to reach adulthood.
Stages of Puppy Growth and Development
The following sections detail the various Growth and Development stages up to 1 year old with puppy behavior details:
Newborn Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior up to 3 weeks
A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless
During its first week 90% of a puppys time is spent sleeping and 10% eating. They are only able to crawl
The puppy's eyes, which are closed at birth, open when it is between one and two weeks old. It then begins to see
The pups ears should open when it is two to three weeks old
Puppies whimper when they are cold, hungry or uncomfortable
Puppys grow while they sleep
A puppy is reliant on its mother for the first few weeks for food, comfort and to learn basic dog requirements
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 3 to 7 weeks old
A puppy will be weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks
During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear
A puppy is taught basic behaviour disciplines from its mother
A puppy will continue to develop by socializing with other dogs and animals and people
Puppies will stand up and start walking
At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell
At 3 weeks the puppy will begin to bark and show social development such as wagging its tail, growling and baring its teeth
Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly
The puppy has good use of its legs and is able to chase
Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies
Rapid growth and development rate at this stage
Interaction with litter mates leading to Order of Dominance
After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes bordetella
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 7 and 12 weeks
Puppies are usually found new homes at this age it starts focusing attention on its owner rather than other puppies
The first fear period of the puppy begins
A puppy starts to learn it name but still has a short attention span
The puppy will start house training
At first, the puppy should be fed four times a day. (Feedings should be reduced to twice a day by the time a puppy is mature or even once a day in the case of a dog that gets little exercise)
The puppies motor skills improve
The puppy will use its basic instincts to naturally explore its new environment and the different things within it
Puppies will still sleep a lot and grow as they are sleeping. During times of stress, a dog raises its hackles - the hair along the neck and spine
Puppy training must begin and pups need to be made aware of your rules
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 12 and 16 weeks
The first of the permanent teeth will work through
Ensure the puppy has plenty of attention and toys to play with
At this age a puppy might demonstrate Pack Leader Behavior and test who is the Boss. A puppy will challenge your authority
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 4 and 8 months
The adult teeth continue to come through and during this time puppies need to chew! The incisors and the canines are very important because the dog bites and tears at its food with these teeth
Provide them with items to chew
The confidence of the puppy will now have grown as would its physical size
The puppy will be showing interest in chasing other Puppies at this age and starts to become independent
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 8 months to 1 year
Feeding frequency should be considered - reduce to 2 or 3 meals per day
Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months
The puppy is old enough to start Obedience Classes or a professional training program
The puppy would have grown to approximately half to three quarters the size of and adult
Female dogs would have probably reached their eventually height but will to continue to 'fill out'
GrowthandDevelopment&Behavior-12monthsold
Puppies are now considered to have finished their development and growth rate and are viewed as adult dogs.
Although sexually mature beforehand, a dog usually does not attain full growth until at least its first birthday.
Training a Puppy is not difficult it just takes a little bit of knowledge and a lot of patience. The training element which probably is the most daunting is Housetraining puppies more frequently referred to as puppy potty training! Puppy crate training is another form of training that people are interested in - after all everyone wants a good nights sleep! Training a puppy to climb stairs, to socialize with other animals or people, accepting a collar and lead and finally good puppy training will include developing puppy manners in relation to chewing, barking and biting. These are the main elements to be targeted when considering puppy training. The main points to remember are to stay calm at all times and totally consistent with your puppy training techniques.
Puppy Potty Training
Puppy House Training or puppy potty training - not an unusual reference as puppy training can have many similarities to raising a new born baby! Remember that a dog who has undergone puppy potty training will never have 'accidents' as it becomes older. A dog who has undergone puppy potty training will only mess in the home due to illness or is forced to do so because he has not been allowed outside.
Puppy Crate Training Tips
Puppies tend to sleep for at least 14 hours per day
Make the crate comfortable
Make the crate a desirable place to be - give the puppy a small treat when he goes to the crate to sleep and you close the door
For a new, young puppy, who has been moved from its mother and littermates, life can be very unsettling and strange. Try to obtain a familiar cloth or cover from the breeder in order to comfort the puppy
Place the 'comfort cloth' in the puppy crate
Place a selection of safe, soft chew toys in the crate
Do not put a sleeping puppy in a puppy crate - it will wake up feeling frightened and ultimately will become scared of the crate
The puppy crate should only be used for sleeping. If it is used as a place to send a puppy as a disciplinary measure the puppy will not view it as a safe and secure haven
The puppy should not be disturbed whilst he is in the puppy crate - make sure the children are aware of this rule
Do not succumb to the temptation of taking a whining puppy to bed with you
Place the puppy crate next to your bed and soothe him by stroking him - the puppy will not feel frightened and alone and will understand sleeping from your own example
Do not leave your puppy whining in the crate for long periods - he will come to believe that this is normal behaviour when in his crate
If your puppy needs to go to the toilet area at night then arrange for this as quickly and quietly as possible. It is definitely not to be used an excuse for an extra playtime!
The puppy will only use the puppy crate for sleeping when he is young
When you feel he is ready transfer him to a dog bed
The Puppy crate will then only be put in use when you are travelling with the puppy or when your puppy is suffering from any form of anxiety
Introducing Your Puppy to Collar, Leash and Stairs
Introducing your puppy to his collar and leash and the stairs can be a challenge. However, if your puppy is trained properly it will be simple, satisfying and successful.
Puppy Training Tips - Whining, Howling, Barking Puppy
A Whining, Howling or Barking Puppy causes distress to everyone. Just as in the case of a human baby the puppy will only make these noises for a reason. Your job is to find out exactly what is causing the problem if you ignore it will be come a lifetime habit! Makes sure your puppy is comfortable check whether the pup is:
Hungry
Thirsty
Frightened
Sick
Wants his or her toy
Too hot or too cold
The pup needs to relieve itself
The pup has soiled its crate or bed
Ensure that your puppy is used to spending time alone.
A puppy can whine, howl or bark just to get its own way. Do not submit to doggy blackmail, ensure that all of the puppys needs are met teach the puppy that this form of behaviour is unacceptable
Puppy Growth, Behavior and Development
This section details information regarding Puppy rates of growth and development according to the age of the puppy. Each stage of puppy growth charts invaluable info about a puppy, what to expect and how a puppy should be treated. By the time it reaches its first birthday a puppy is considered a mature, adult dog. Puppy Growth rate is fast compared to humans, just compare a puppy of 8 weeks to a baby of the same age. Each stage of Puppy Growth and development is fascinating and it helps to understand each stage a pup will through to reach adulthood.
Stages of Puppy Growth and Development
The following sections detail the various Growth and Development stages up to 1 year old with puppy behavior details:
Newborn Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior up to 3 weeks
A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless
During its first week 90% of a puppys time is spent sleeping and 10% eating. They are only able to crawl
The puppy's eyes, which are closed at birth, open when it is between one and two weeks old. It then begins to see
The pups ears should open when it is two to three weeks old
Puppies whimper when they are cold, hungry or uncomfortable
Puppys grow while they sleep
A puppy is reliant on its mother for the first few weeks for food, comfort and to learn basic dog requirements
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 3 to 7 weeks old
A puppy will be weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks
During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear
A puppy is taught basic behaviour disciplines from its mother
A puppy will continue to develop by socializing with other dogs and animals and people
Puppies will stand up and start walking
At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell
At 3 weeks the puppy will begin to bark and show social development such as wagging its tail, growling and baring its teeth
Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly
The puppy has good use of its legs and is able to chase
Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies
Rapid growth and development rate at this stage
Interaction with litter mates leading to Order of Dominance
After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes bordetella
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 7 and 12 weeks
Puppies are usually found new homes at this age it starts focusing attention on its owner rather than other puppies
The first fear period of the puppy begins
A puppy starts to learn it name but still has a short attention span
The puppy will start house training
At first, the puppy should be fed four times a day. (Feedings should be reduced to twice a day by the time a puppy is mature or even once a day in the case of a dog that gets little exercise)
The puppies motor skills improve
The puppy will use its basic instincts to naturally explore its new environment and the different things within it
Puppies will still sleep a lot and grow as they are sleeping. During times of stress, a dog raises its hackles - the hair along the neck and spine
Puppy training must begin and pups need to be made aware of your rules
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 12 and 16 weeks
The first of the permanent teeth will work through
Ensure the puppy has plenty of attention and toys to play with
At this age a puppy might demonstrate Pack Leader Behavior and test who is the Boss. A puppy will challenge your authority
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 4 and 8 months
The adult teeth continue to come through and during this time puppies need to chew! The incisors and the canines are very important because the dog bites and tears at its food with these teeth
Provide them with items to chew
The confidence of the puppy will now have grown as would its physical size
The puppy will be showing interest in chasing other Puppies at this age and starts to become independent
Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 8 months to 1 year
Feeding frequency should be considered - reduce to 2 or 3 meals per day
Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months
The puppy is old enough to start Obedience Classes or a professional training program
The puppy would have grown to approximately half to three quarters the size of and adult
Female dogs would have probably reached their eventually height but will to continue to 'fill out'
GrowthandDevelopment&Behavior-12monthsold
Puppies are now considered to have finished their development and growth rate and are viewed as adult dogs.
Although sexually mature beforehand, a dog usually does not attain full growth until at least its first birthday.