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Remembering
that puppies are babies, will help you
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A young puppy is just like a baby. This is easy to remember when your dog is little, but when he grows to be 75 pounds and is only 6 months old, this may be harder to believe. But dogs are really babies until they are about a year old. This doesn't mean they should get away with things. Dogs need routine and rules to follow to grow up right. |
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| Dogs should learn good manners and some obedience while they are puppies. Teaching them will always be easier while they're young. | |
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It is VERY NORMAL for a young pup to chew, but he shouldn't chew on you! He will be chewing because he is getting new teeth, just like a human baby. When he tries to chew on you, give him toys and very large bones to chew on instead. A wet towel put in the freezer and frozen is good for your dog to chew on, if you supervise him. It helps your pup's gums feel better. When he 'bites' you, don't get mad, just have a bone or toy ready for him. Put it in his mouth and say, "Good boy!". This is very important. Too much discipline or harsh words at this age is not good. Click for more info on Chewing |
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first year is the hardest year for dogs and for owners. The first year is the best time to start obedience training and teach your dog tricks, too. Dogs are like teenagers. They like to be very busy. They want to be adults, but aren't sure how. They might try adult things when they are too young to handle them. |
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| Teach him everything you can think of. Your dog is probably very smart and needs things to do. Take him for lots of walks and play Games. Spend as much time as you have learning how to train your dog. | |
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As your puppy grows up, he will need to know who is in charge. Who is making the rules? A pup will make up his own rules if no one is telling him what the rules are. Check out Who's the Boss for more information on teaching your dog the rules of the house. |
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At 4 months old, you can start training your dog with very easy, fun commands and tricks. Make it fun! Don't discipline him too much; just stop if you get frustrated. Teach him tricks and fun things. Take him lots of places and introduce him to lots of people. |
Artwork by Leena,
age 16
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What
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 Remember, this is not formal training. These are fun learning activities for your puppy. |
1-5
Months Old: watch
me , come
here, These
are some tricks that are good to teach at this age: |
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5-8
Months Old: lay
down, off, stay,
stand kiss, beg, roll over |
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Start with formal obedience training if you haven't already. Continue practicing all manners. These
are some tricks that are good to teach at this age: |
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Out
and About Just
as you go on field trips at school to learn about the world,
your puppy needs to go out to learn about things
as well.
There are experiences you will want to share with
your dog
so he becomes comfortable with strange
people, places, sounds, and things.
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These are books that would be helpful for you and your dog during his first year:
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Puppy Training for Kids, by Sarah Whitehead, Barrons
Juveniles 2001 |
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Training Puppies in Five Minutes, by
JoAnn Dahan, Cork Hill Press; (February 5, 2004) |
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Your
Puppy, Your Dog, by Pat Storer, Storey
Publishing; 1997 |
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Dog
Training For Kids, by Carol Lea Benjamin,
Howell Book House Inc. 1988 |
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