Obedience Training Phoenix az

Doggie Do’s and Don’ts

As a dog’s owner, your most important role is to be a consistent pack leader. The tips below will help you communicate with your dog so that she/he can understand what their role is in your house.

Do’s
·Do crate train your dog/puppy; the crate is a safe, comfortable place that she/he will grow to love!
·Do have your dog/puppy go potty before and after any activity
·Do make a feeding/drinking schedule for your dog/puppy to reduce accidents (bring them to their potty area immediately after eating or drinking)
·Do bring your puppy her/his potty area every 2 hours during the day, 1^st thing when they wake up, and last thing before they go to bed (and anytime they are acting like they need to go)
·Do bring her/him to the same place each potty time to the place that has been designated for it to eliminate
·Do keep your dog/puppy close to you while housebreaking so you can quickly tell when they need to go
·Do socialize dog/puppy often with other dogs, people, animals
·Do insist on good manners with you, your family, and your guests (that means no jumping, barking, nipping, demanding attention etc)
·Do praise your dog/puppy when they make a good decision or obey you the 1^st time you give a command
·Do provide 2 or 3 toys for your dog/puppy to play with or chew on (not too many though, or they will get bored with all of them)
·Do exercise your dog/puppy at least 2-3 times a day for 15-30 minutes at a time (increase this for high energy dogs and puppies)
·Do touch your dog often while they are eating/drinking (only do this if they have no aggression known of, otherwise seek a professional’s help)
·Do regularly touch your dog/puppy’s ears, mouth, eyes, feet, toes, belly, back, etc!
·Do spend time separated from your dog/puppy even when you’re home
Don’ts
·Don’t allow your dog/puppy to be excited or anxious at her/his place and in the crate
·Don’t give affection unless they have earned it and it is on your terms
·Don’t reprimand or punish the dog/puppy after it has gone to the bathroom - make a startling noise if you catch them in the act, then bring them to their proper elimination area and praise immediately when they go
·Don’t take the dog/puppy over to their potty accident and put their face in it or show it to them
·Don’t put your dog/puppy alone outside to eliminate (during the housebreaking process), it is imperative that you praise her/him right when they’re going and not after the fact
·Don’t allow dog/puppy to eat or drink water while they are crated
·Don’t praise your dog/puppy if you have had to discipline to get the good behavior
·Don’t soothe or cuddle your dog/puppy when they show fear or aggression
·Don’t allow your dog/puppy to paw at you, jump on you, mount you, walk through the doorway first- or boss you around in any way!
·Don’t allow ANY aggressiveness toward people, dogs or other animals
·Don’t EVER allow nipping, mouthing or biting
·Don’t let your dog/puppy jump on you to wake you up or get your attention
·Don’t allow your dog/puppy to be possessive over toys/food/people etc
·Don’t allow protectiveness while on walks with your dog/puppy
·Don’t allow dog/puppy to play with human belongings (i.e., socks, stuffed animals)
·Don’t let your dog/puppy on the bed, couch, or other furniture (once in a great while is okay, but only if you have invited the dog to do so)
·Don’t play tug of war or other power games (especially if you own a large breed dog)
·Don’t allow whining or barking when your dog/puppy is separated from you
·Don’t allow incessant barking indoors or outdoors
·Don’t use treats for training (you might not have one when you want them to obey)