Puppy Behavior Training!

• Learn to Sit

  ①Get the treat: Hold a treat close to the dog’s nose.②Lift: Raise your hand, guiding the dog’s head to follow it, moving toward the dog’s back.③Command: As the dog’s bottom lowers, gently press it down with your hand while saying the “Sit” command.⑤Reward: Once the dog sits, immediately reward it with the treat and praise it verbally.

• Learn to Wait

  Scenario: Before mealtime.①Sit: Hold the dog’s bowl and ask the dog to sit.②Command: Say the “Wait” command.③Release: Slowly lower the bowl. If the dog stands up, lift the bowl back to its original height and ask the dog to sit again.④Repeat: Keep repeating the steps until the dog sits and waits while the bowl is placed on the floor.

• Understand Its Name

①Call: From a distance at home, call the dog’s name.②Reward: If the dog doesn’t respond, run in the opposite direction while calling its name. When it comes to you, give a reward and praise.③Outdoors: Choose a quiet, open space to repeat the steps, reinforcing the dog’s memory.Correcting excessive barking.⑴Listen: If the dog barks in its crate, it’s usually seeking attention.⑵Ignore: Ignore the dog and leave the room.⑶Wait: Wait for 5 seconds of quiet before returning to reward the dog. This teaches the dog that calmness leads to rewards.⑷Leave: Walk away deliberately. When the dog barks, wait for 10 seconds of silence before returning to reward it. Repeat the process, gradually increasing the waiting time.

• Learn to Listen to “NO”

• ①Biting: If your dog bites during teething, gently tap its nose while saying “NO.”②Stop: Stop playing and turn away from the dog, ignoring it for a short period.③Repeat: Repeat these steps until the dog understands the command and stops the behavior.Potty Training.⑴Crate: Crate train your dog at night.⑵Schedule: In the morning, take the dog outside on a leash to a designated potty spot.⑶Wait: Wait for the dog to start urinating, then immediately give the “Potty” command.⑷Reward: Once the dog finishes, immediately reward it and let it play.⑸Correct: If the dog urinates in the wrong spot, say “No” and immediately carry the dog to the correct spot.

• Food Refusal Training

  ①Throw food: Drop some treats on the floor.②Cover: If the dog tries to eat, immediately cover the food with your hand and say “NO.”③Sit/Wait: Give the “Sit” or “Wait” command.④Release: Move your hand and give the “Wait” command again, waiting 3 seconds. Afterward, reward the dog and praise it. Repeat the process.This skill helps prevent the dog from eating things outside.

• Shake Hands

  ①Lift paw: Gently lift the dog’s left or right paw while saying the “Shake” command.②Reward: Reward with the dog’s favorite treat and praise.③Repeat: Repeat the process a few times.④Command: Give the command again and let the dog think for a moment. If the dog places its paw on your hand, immediately reward and praise.

• Lie Down

  ①Sit: Start by asking the dog to sit.②Guide: Hold a treat in your palm and bring it close to the dog’s nose, guiding the head and hand down toward the floor.③Help: If the dog doesn’t understand, gently push its body down with the other hand to encourage it to lie down. Reward immediately when the dog lies down.④Repeat: Keep practicing until the dog lies down without assistance.

• Roll Over

  ①Lie down: Begin with the dog lying down and wait.②Guide: Hold a treat in your palm and move it from the dog’s nose to its shoulder.③Assist: As the dog follows the treat, gently push its side to help it roll over.⑤Reward: Once the dog successfully rolls over, immediately reward and praise. Repeat the steps until the dog can roll over without assistance.