Training puppies: the way of young fighters

Training puppies is a responsible thing, therefore, in order to achieve a good result, the owner himself needs to be prepared for training the animal.

Instruction to the nickname

An animal is chosen by the owner himself. It should be ringing and short, preferably not very common. To the nickname of the puppy is taught from a month of age during walks and games. Calling the baby, give it a treat. Do not distort the name and do not replace it. As a rule, puppies quickly get used to their names.

Training puppies: training to the collar

Begin to wear a collar at the age of two months. First it is given to the baby to sniff, so that he gets acquainted with the new thing. It is advisable to wear the collar for the first time before feeding (in a few minutes) or unnoticed during the game. By three or four months the animal is already getting used to the new accessory.

Training puppies: learning to leash

Beginning from the age of two months, start teaching the puppy to walk on a leash. First use a long rope leash. Before fastening, be sure to let your baby sniff it. Then attach it to the collar and move away from the puppy with a quick step so that he runs after you with a leash dragging along the ground. Unfasten the leash after a long game. Within a few days of such repetitions, the toddler will get used to the new accessory.

Training puppies: training for muzzles

Begin acquaintance of the puppy with a muzzle it is necessary from five months. First, the animal just sniffs it. Then inside the muzzle put a treat and put on an accessory for a puppy for a couple of minutes. This exercise should be repeated regularly, and soon the dog will get used to the new thing.

Accustoming to a ban on picking food from the ground

Puppies like to pick up the remains of food, so from the earliest childhood you need to wean them from this habit. The toddler is fastened to a long leash and, with every attempt to raise the "yummy" from the ground, give the command "Fu!" With a menacing tone, pulling the puppy back. Such an exercise must be repeated daily several times, until the baby learns what you want to explain to him.

How to train a dog himself: basic commands

"Sit"

Training this team can begin with a two-month age. First, say the command "Sit", and at this time, raise the delicacy above the animal's head, bringing it a little back. The kid will lift his head to see what's there, and sit down. As soon as the puppy executes the command, it is necessary to encourage it.

"Lying Down"

Teach the puppy this team can only after he knows the command "Sit." The dog is seated to the left of the trainer, shows a treat, clamps it in his right hand and extends his hand forward and down. At the same time click on the withers of the puppy and, not letting him get up, say the command "To lie". After the animal lies down, it is immediately given a treat.

"Stand"

This team is trained six months after the animal knows how to execute the commands "Sit" and "Lie down". The training is as follows: the puppy sits at the owner's foot, then the "Stand" command is given, and the owner lifts the animal by the trunk 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. Attach a little effort, be patient and listen to our advice!