Puppy training: the path of young fighters

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Puppy training is a responsible business, therefore, in order to achieve a good result, the owner himself needs to prepare for the training of the animal.

Nickname training

The owner himself chooses the name of the animal. It should be sonorous and short, preferably not very common. The puppy is taught to be nicknamed from the age of one month during walks and games. Calling the baby, give him a treat. In no case do not distort the nickname and do not replace it. As a rule, puppies quickly get used to their names.

Puppy Training: Collar Training

You should start putting on the collar at the age of two months. First, they give it to the baby to sniff, so that he gets acquainted with a new thing. It is advisable to put on the collar for the first time before feeding (for a few minutes) or discreetly during the game. By three to four months, the animal will already get used to the new accessory.

Puppy Training: Leash Training

Start teaching your puppy to walk on a leash from two months of age. Use a long rope leash first. Before you fasten it, be sure to let the baby smell it. Attach nexthim to the collar and quickly move away from the puppy so that he runs after you with a leash dragging along the ground. Unfasten the leash after a long game. After a few days of such repetitions, the baby will get used to the new accessory.

Puppy Training: Muzzle Training

You need to start acquaintance of a puppy with a muzzle from the age of five months. At first, the animal simply sniffs it. Then a treat is placed inside the muzzle and the accessory is put on the puppy for a couple of minutes. Such an exercise should be repeated regularly, and soon the dog will get used to the new thing.

Training to prohibit picking up food from the ground

Puppies are very fond of picking up leftover food, so from early childhood you need to wean them from this habit. The kid is fastened to a long leash and at each attempt to pick up the “yummy” from the ground, the command “Fu!” Is given in a threatening tone, pulling the puppy back. This exercise should be repeated several times daily until the baby learns what you want to explain to him.

How to train a dog yourself: basic commands

"Sit"

You can start learning this team from the age of two months. First, the command “Sit” is pronounced, and at this time they lift the delicacy above the head of the animal, bringing it back a little. The kid will raise his head to see what is there and sit down. As soon as the puppy completes the command, you need to reward him.

"Lie down"

Teach the puppy this command only after he knows the command"Sit". The dog is seated to the left of the trainer, a treat is shown, it is held in the right hand and the hand is extended forward and down. At the same time, they press on the withers of the puppy and, preventing him from getting up, say the command “Lie down”. After the animal lies down, it is immediately given a treat.

"Stop"

This command is taught at six months, after the animal knows how to perform the "Sit" and "Lie down" commands. The training goes like this: the puppy sits at the owner's feet, then the "Stand" command is given, and the owner lifts the animal by the torso in the abdomen with his left hand. After the puppy gets up, he is praised and given a treat. If he tries to sit down, then again put his left hand under his stomach and, supporting him in this position, repeat the command "Stand".

How to properly train a puppy? Very simple. Put in a little effort, be patient and listen to our advice!