The only way your puppy will ever learn to respond to your commands is if you can first attract his attention and encourage the puppy to home in on YOU. A young puppy will generally look at you and prick his ears up when you speak to him. It is vital that you are able to keep this attention in order to proceed with further training.
Once your puppy really knows his name, attracting his attention is easy. It is amazing how many adult dogs do not know their names. Their owners would not agree, but ask them to call the dog when he is not already paying attention to them and see if he responds. How many times does the owner have to call the dog’s name before they are acknowledged (and how loud do they end up shouting?). Eventually, many people will resort to words like biscuit or walkies to get attention. These words, said in an excited tone get a response, so why not the dog’s own name? The truth is, all too often, nobody has ever taken the time to really teach the dog that it’s name has any importance, but words like biscuit are very important.
Puppies respond to almost anything said in a friendly tone, so it is easy to assume that they have recognised the name when it is jumbled up with a whole load of other words. Time spent now on teaching your puppy his name, and practicing attracting his attention is an ideal base for future puppy training.
Puppies need to meet and have pleasant encounters with a wide variety of adults, children and other animals. Begin when they are very young, taking care not to overwhelm them. Do a little every day, especially during the early weeks. Attending a well-run puppy training class will help your puppy sociable with other dogs.
However, please remember that your puppy could be unprotected from some canine diseases if it has not been fully vaccinated – speak to your vet for more information.
Here at K9-Solutions our reward based puppy training can begin as soon as your puppy has settled into the household. We only use positive methods for all education, from house-training to coming back when called.
Please give us a call today and enjoy the good times with your puppy as they grow older and smarter. Affordable puppy training in Melbourne just one phone call to 0405 826 125 away from you.