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Training
Your New Dog or Puppy Dogs are
surrendered to the shelter on a daily basis. Many
people believe the dogs who are in the shelters are
"bad" dogs. On the contrary, the vast majority of
the dogs are wonderful dogs! However, they have
not been given the proper training. Had their
original owners taken the time to train and socialize
them they would have never been turned over to the
shelter. If you invest a little time, patience and
teach your dog boundaries you will have a well behaved
member of the family! We also highly
recommend formal obedience training for all newly
adopted dogs and puppies. Attending a training
class with your dog is a wonderful way for you to bond
with your new addition. It also gives your dog the
opportunity to socialize with other dogs and you the
chance to see just how smart your new dog really is!
Shelter Survivors works with a WONDERFUL trainer.
Her name is:
Anna M. Licardi
Canine Obedience Instructor
AKC CGC Evaluator/Member APDT
P.O. Box 206
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-0269
aliccardi@verizon.net
Anna is a wonderful trainer and has even trained some of
our own dogs! Housebreaking
When housebreaking a new dog or
puppy it is important to remember:
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Dogs can be trained just as easy as puppies.
- Puppies have limited bladder
control.
- Dogs & puppies like to be
clean and sleep in a clean area.
- All dogs do best when kept to
a routine schedule.
The four key elements to keep in
mind when housebreaking are:
- Confinement (Crate or leash)
- Training
- Timing
- Praise
For important information about
housebreaking your new dog or puppy, we recommend the
following article:
Potty Training Tips
Crates and Crate Training:
When training a new dog
or puppy, crates can be your best friend.
However, it is crucial that they be used
correctly.
- Crates should only be used
positively and should NEVER be used for punishment.
Using a crate for punishment will only teach
your dog to dislike the crate.
- Use the crate when you are
unable to supervise your dog to prevent unwanted
behavior.
This will help prevent unwanted behaviors from
occurring.
- Crates are an excellent
training tool for housebreaking a dog or puppy.
Adult dogs should not be crated longer than
your normal workday.
Puppies should not be crated more than one
hour for every month he/she is in age, longer than
that will cause your puppy to eliminate in the cage.
- Give your dog a special treat
or bone to chew on when he/she is in the crate.
Kongs filled with kibble, peanut butter or
cheese will keep your dog occupied for quite a
while.
Read the following
article for more tips and advice on crate training:
Crate Training Tips
Leash Walking
It is crucial that your new dog or puppy be trained to
walk properly on a leash. Many dogs are
surrendered to the shelter because they are too "hyper".
What that usually means is they are not getting enough
exercise. Walking your dog everyday will burn off
that excess energy and is not only good for your dog,
but good for you too!
Many people do not walk their dog, or give up walking
their dogs because they are not behaved on the leash.
The walk then becomes an unpleasant experience for the
dog owner. Here are some tips for training your
dog to walk properly on a leash:
- Purchase the proper collar:
- For puppies:
- A nylon or leather buckle collar
- For older puppies and adult dogs:
- A nylon or leather buckle collar
- A chain slip collar
- A Gentle Leader
- A prong collar
Read more about each collar in the article linked
below.
- Purchase the proper leash:
- A 4-5 foot leather or nylon leash. Longer
leashes mean less control.
- Use tasty treats to keep your dog or puppy
focused on you.
- If your dog begins to pull, stop walking!
Once the leash loosens begin walking again.
Your dog will begin to associate the loose leash
with getting what he or she wants, a walk.
- Training your dog takes time and patience.
Don't give up! Investing the time in the beginnin will insure many happy years together.
Read this article,
Leash Walking Tips, for more information about training your dog to
walk on a leash.
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