{"id":4139,"date":"2022-04-18T13:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T11:27:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T11:27:44","slug":"how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you train a puppy to obedience?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_you_train_a_puppy_to_obedience\" title=\"How do you train a puppy to obedience?\">How do you train a puppy to obedience?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#When_should_you_start_obedience_training_a_puppy\" title=\"When should you start obedience training a puppy?\">When should you start obedience training a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_train_your_puppy\" title=\"What is the first thing you should train your puppy?\">What is the first thing you should train your puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#What_are_the_7_basic_dog_commands\" title=\"What are the 7 basic dog commands?\">What are the 7 basic dog commands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_for_biting\" title=\"How do you discipline a puppy for biting?\">How do you discipline a puppy for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_that_wont_listen\" title=\"How do you discipline a puppy that won\u2019t listen?\">How do you discipline a puppy that won\u2019t listen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_being_aggressive_or_playing\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is being aggressive or playing?\">How do I know if my puppy is being aggressive or playing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy\" title=\"How do you discipline a puppy?\">How do you discipline a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#How_do_I_get_my_puppy_used_to_being_alone\" title=\"How do I get my puppy used to being alone?\">How do I get my puppy used to being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#What_is_the_best_method_to_train_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best method to train a dog?\">What is the best method to train a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#What_commands_should_a_dog_know\" title=\"What commands should a dog know?\">What commands should a dog know?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience\/#Can_I_train_my_dog_myself\" title=\"Can I train my dog myself?\">Can I train my dog myself?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_puppy_to_obedience\"><\/span>How do you train a puppy to obedience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Instead of scolding him, ask him to sit. When he complies, reward him with a food treat, lavish praise and petting on him, or offer a game of fetch or tug. Training treats are great for teaching obedience to puppies through positive reward training.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-you-start-obedience-training\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_start_obedience_training_a_puppy\"><\/span>When should you start obedience training a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple obedience commands such as \u201csit,\u201d \u201cdown,\u201d and \u201cstay,\u201d as young as 7 to 8 weeks of age. Formal dog training has traditionally been delayed until 6 months of age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_first_thing_you_should_train_your_puppy\"><\/span>What is the first thing you should train your puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67231\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"What is the first thing you should train your puppy?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-first-thing-you-should-train-your-puppy-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first method is called capturing. Stand in front of your puppy holding some of his dog food or treats. Wait for him to sit \u2013 say \u201cyes\u201d and give him a treat. Then step backwards or sideways to encourage him to stand and wait for him to sit.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K7KHYdVjyGs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-7-basic-dog-commands\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_basic_dog_commands\"><\/span>What are the 7 basic dog commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More specifically, a well-behaved pup should respond to seven directions in order to become a good canine citizen: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Off, and No.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-puppy-for-biting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_for_biting\"><\/span>How do you discipline a puppy for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The instant you feel your puppy\u2019s teeth touch you, give a high-pitched yelp. Then immediately walk away from him. Ignore him for 30 to 60 seconds. If your puppy follows you or continues to bite and nip at you, leave the room for 30 to 60 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-puppy-that-won-t\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy_that_wont_listen\"><\/span>How do you discipline a puppy that won\u2019t listen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few problems you may be encountering.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove Excess Energy. If you\u2019ve ever tried to communicate with a hyper toddler, then you know how excited energy can be distracting.<\/li>\n<li>Be Consistent.<\/li>\n<li>Master Your Energy.<\/li>\n<li>Go Back to Basics.<\/li>\n<li>Stop Relying on Verbal Commands.<\/li>\n<li>Notice Your Dog\u2019s Emotional State.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-puppy-is-being-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_being_aggressive_or_playing\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is being aggressive or playing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of dog aggression include raised hackles, stiffness, snapping, or lunging. If either dog shows aggression, separate them immediately. But be careful: Never get between two fighting dogs. Dogs can also become territorial, whether it\u2019s toward a place, food, a toy or a person.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1oDGa2yPb2g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_puppy\"><\/span>How do you discipline a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 Steps to Discipline a Puppy without Punishment<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be consistent.<\/li>\n<li>Be prompt.<\/li>\n<li>Be firm.<\/li>\n<li>Use positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Give timeouts.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use physical punishment.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t stare down, drag, or hold down your puppy.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t shout or scream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-puppy-used-to-being-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_puppy_used_to_being_alone\"><\/span>How do I get my puppy used to being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Training your dog to be left alone<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Begin by encouraging your dog to go to their bed and stay there for a short while with you present.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your dog to stay, while you move away.<\/li>\n<li>Continue this routine, moving progressively further away and for longer periods of time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-method-to-train-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_method_to_train_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best method to train a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are seven of the most popular dog training methods used today and who might benefit most from using them.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Positive Reinforcement. (Picture Credit: Getty Images)<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Training.<\/li>\n<li>Clicker Training.<\/li>\n<li>Electronic Training.<\/li>\n<li>Model-Rival Or Mirror Training.<\/li>\n<li>Alpha Dog Or Dominance.<\/li>\n<li>Relationship-Based Training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-commands-should-a-dog-know\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_commands_should_a_dog_know\"><\/span>What commands should a dog know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below is a list with 15 essential dog commands that every dog owner needs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWatch Me\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSit\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDown\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStay\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHeel\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWait\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCome\u201d command.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cOff\u201d command.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FG9xSgN86BM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-train-my-dog-myself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_train_my_dog_myself\"><\/span>Can I train my dog myself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few basic skills that make life with your dog more enjoyable and they also make the dog\u2019s life with us more comfortable for the dog.\u00a0 You can do a ton of dog training yourself. Dog training isn\u2019t rocket science. In fact, even if you sent your dog away to a trainer, you still live with the dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you train a puppy to obedience?When should you start obedience training a puppy?What is the first thing you should train your puppy?What are the 7 basic dog commands?How do you discipline a puppy for biting?How do you discipline a puppy that won\u2019t listen?How do I know if my puppy is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":67230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-train-a-puppy-to-obedience.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4139"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4139"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4139\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67232,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4139\/revisions\/67232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4139"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4139"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}