Welcome to Dog Training Guide
Canine Agility Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Canine Agility. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
6 Things You Should Not Do When You Have A New Puppy In The Home
from:Everyone agrees that training a puppy is imperative for him to
learn how to behave and to teach him his boundaries, but there
are some basic tips you need to know before starting your dog
training. Magazines, books and online articles addressing the
basics of acquiring a new puppy abound. They may all sound
repetitive, and a lot of the tips and advice are actually simple
and requires common sense, but they are vital nonetheless.
When you bring home a new puppy, keep in mind these 6 things you
should avoid doing:
1. Never hit your puppy, whether with your hand or with a rolled
up newspaper or any other object, regardless of what he does.
Keep in mind that your puppy is like a baby -- it is very
delicate and is easily injured. Hitting your puppy will only
frighten him and be a traumatic experience for him that can
possibly lead to behavioral issues when he is fully grown.
Remember that being taken away from his mother and litter mates
is a traumatic and scary enough experience for him so be a
little patient with this new addition to your family. Your puppy
will probably whine for a few days, but he will soon get used to
his new family, and will give you all his love and loyalty.
2. If you have objects in your house that you cherish or have
sentimental value, keep them out of your puppy's reach. Your
puppy, and all puppies for that matter, will eat everything it
can get its mouth on. If you want to keep your socks free from
holes, don't leave them laying on the floor or in places where
your puppy can easily reach them. If you smoke, don't throw the
cigarette butts on the floor; your puppy won't think twice about
chewing on those. The same goes for any gadgets you have that
can be easily scratched and damaged.
3. Don't let other people, family members included, handle your
new puppy -- at least for the first couple of weeks or so. It is
better that you and another family member handle the new puppy
first. If too many people are handling the puppy, he may become
nervous and have problems socializing.
4. Avoid picking up the new puppy by his forelegs. Children tend
to pick puppies up this way so if you have kids in your house,
tell them they should not pick up the new puppy this way. Your
puppy's legs are not strong yet and if he can get injured if he
is picked up by the forelegs.
5. Don't leave holes inside your house uncovered. Puppies are
incredibly curious and they will literally try to get into
everything. It can be fatal if your puppy gets stuck in a hole.
6. Don't leave electrical wires uncovered or accessible to your
puppy. Cover any exposed wires in your house because your puppy
won't spare those. Many puppies have died from electrocution
because the house they were living in were not puppy-proof.
Author: Dr. Mayra Alfonso
About the author:
Increase the happy years of your dog by checking out my free
e-book. In it I reveal all the secrets I've used to develop a
happy, healthier dog. Visit Dr. Alfonso's dog training blog
right now before I decide to no longer give this valuable e-book
for free!
Get Outstanding Savings On Dog Treats.
Whether you're training with positive reinforcement or simply bonding with your companion, choose a treat that suits your dog's size, age, health, activity level, chewing style and taste.
 |
 |
Canine Agility News
Bay Colony Dog Show - Boston Globe
Bay Colony Dog Show Boston Globe, United States - In addition to fast-paced agility and fascinating obedience trials, this year’s family-friendly show features activities and shopping planned for dog lovers ... |
Twelve days of dog holiday gifting - Montana's News Station
Twelve days of dog holiday gifting Montana's News Station, MT - Clean Run’s Training Toys The agility community provides a helpful resource for innovative toys, says Robert-Hamilton. Sites like Clean Run, directed toward ... |
1908 stellar pups shine at area show - Lansing State Journal
1908 stellar pups shine at area show Lansing State Journal, MI - Judges evaluated more than 400 canines on obedience, agility, and overall appearance while they pranced in unison with their owners in an enclosed area. ... Dogs are unleashed at MSU this weekend |
2 for the show: Newton dogs to compete at 2008 Bay Colony Dog Show - Daily News Tribune
2 for the show: Newton dogs to compete at 2008 Bay Colony Dog Show Daily News Tribune, MA - She eventually joined a Newton dog agility club. It was there Bailey learned the basics. "You really just start with basically teaching them how to jump and ... |
AgilityTools.com, a Retailer of Dog Agility Products, Announces ... - PR Web (press release)
AgilityTools.com, a Retailer of Dog Agility Products, Announces ... PR Web (press release), WA - AgilityTools.com, a website dedicated to the sale of dog agility equipment, made its online debut in September 2008. Already updating the site, ... |