Overview
The temperament of a dog is a direct result of its genes and needs to be monitored to understand the breed. Once this is accomplished it is easier to train the puppy starting with simple commands and building on this solid foundation.
Why train a puppy?
After the initial joy of bringing home your new puppy it is essential that puppy owners comprehend the need for the provision of dog obedience training early in the puppy’s life. Puppies need discipline and to be taught from early on how to carry themselves about around their owners as well as any individuals they may encounter in their new home. It is also vital to train them to behave appropriately in the presence of other pets or animals that they may encounter. This is a necessary evil to some as training a puppy can be a very tedious process. The training regime will often be time consuming and can drain all your energy.
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Temperament and Breed
Just like us, dogs have all their own characteristic behaviors and temperaments. Temperament is often affected by two main factors. These are:
- The birthplace of the dog
- The breed of the dog
It is crucial that some time is invested in getting to know the character and personality of your dog. This will be a great guide in terms of selecting the proper training methods and choosing methods that suit your pet.
Particular breeds have their own peculiarities. Some are better guards than others, for example Rottweiler dogs while others are born with an ingrained instinct to love and guard their human caretakers, such as German Shepherds. There are also many breeds suited to other areas such as hunting dogs like Labradors that have the pep and energy to trail prey. All these ingrained instincts and traits must be assessed before starting you puppy obedience training.
Time and Patience
The process of puppy obedience training can be quite time consuming and you will require a minimum of two weeks before you will see any results. Be patient and work at it and it will definitely pay off. Everyday spend a few minutes with training and it will soon add up and bring you the results you desire.
Start simple with your puppy obedience training. Simple commands are all you need to start the ball rolling. Sit, stay and heel are the simplest to start with and most puppies will pick these up quickly. When this step is accomplished only then can you move on to more advanced training commands. Initial training will lay the groundwork for your puppy to learn more advanced tricks and other desirable actions such as protecting and guarding.
