Anyone who is considering getting a Poodle for a pet should first become more informed and aware on the topic of Poodle training. Training a Poodle can often be trying however, and especially this is a breed that tends to be quite stubborn and often dominant as well.
It is best to begin training these dogs when they are young, while they are still puppies, so that they can grow up to be as polite and well behaved as possible. There are many different aspects that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to Poodle training, but a few that are especially important. This includes housetraining, puppy chewing, whining puppy and training the dog to be well behaved around children. No one should get a Poodle for a pet until they are sure that they will be able to give them the care and attention that they crave.
Teaching a Poodle not to chew and destroy the home is one of the most important parts of Poodle training. This is because Poodles, just as most other breeds of dog, will tear up things around the home if they are not aware what is okay for them to chew and what is not. One of the best things a Poodle owner can do here is buy the dog toys and teach them to play with these toys rather than things around the home.
It is important to praise or reward the dog every time they are seen playing with their own toys and not anything else. Rather than just verbally praising the dog, make sure to pat them on the head so that they definitely understand that they are being good and behaving properly. If ever the dog is found with something tin their mouth that should not be there, like a shoe or piece of clothing for instance, rather than yelling at them just distract it away from them and replace it with one of their toys.
Of all the issues that are involved in Poodle potty training, there are some that will be more trying than others, but the important thing is that at the end of all this the dog will know the correct place to go and your home will not become a big doggie toilet. Show your puppy where you want it to go, whether outside or on a paper, and take it there every couple of hours. Reward good behavior and clean up any accidents immediately to prevent recurrence. Be consistent and patient to be successful with Poodle potty training.
Although training a Poodle can definitely take some time and get to be quite trying, the good news is that Poodles are typically easier to train than most other breeds of dog. Apart from being one of the most intelligent breeds of dog out there, they are also very good-natured and mellow, and make perfect pets.
Training any breed of dog is important, but Poodle training is especially so, and it should be done while they are still puppies. Dog training books can usually be found at any basic pet supply store.
Posted under Dog Breeds, dog training
This post was written by admin on October 24, 2008
