You have a new pet puppy, and you're all excited to bring him home.
That's wonderful.
Just don't forget dog training, especially the 3 important things you must do.
You will have to teach your puppy these 3 important things as soon as you bring your little pet home.
Familiarizing Puppy To Family Members First things first, your new puppy needs to get to know its new family.
So it would be advisable to bring home the dog when everyone is present.
The weekend would be good as nobody is rushing off to school or work.
Allow each member of the family to pet and cuddle the puppy.
As each member holds him, ask them to refer to the puppy by its name.
That way the dog will soon learn to respond when its name is called.
Training Puppy To Climb Stairs If your home has stairs, it would be good to start training your puppy to climb stairs.
Some dogs are by nature afraid of climbing stairs.
Well, at least mine is.
My pet is a Schnauzer, and it is terrified of stairs.
You will have to exercise a lot of patience and perseverance when teaching your puppy how to climb up and down the stairs.
You can start by climbing one step and then encouraging your puppy to do the same.
Then you step down one step, and get your dog to follow what you did.
If that did not work, you can try to use a toy or dog treat as a lure.
Place the toy two steps up and stand next to it.
Then encourage your dog to come and get it.
Be patient, it takes time, but your puppy will eventually be able to climb stairs.
Be generous with your encouragement and praises.
Reward your puppy with dog biscuits.
Praises and rewards really do help in dog training.
Introducing Puppy To The Collar Okay, you've introduced your puppy to your family and got him to overcome his fear of climbing stairs.
So now, your puppy is pretty much able to move around your home and interact with family members quite nicely.
The final thing you need to do is to get your puppy to wear a dog collar.
This is an important step because your puppy needs a dog collar for his ID tag and leash.
Very often puppies are scared stiff about using collars.
All you need to do is to gently put the collar on and then leave your puppy alone.
It will whine, whimper, roll around, and do everything possible to try to get it off.
The best way would be to just ignore it.
However, if you simply cannot bear to do that, then try playing with it.
Toys or dog treats are a good way to distract it.
At all costs, don't give in and remove the collar.
Don't worry, your little pet will get used to it after a while.
Selecting a dog collar that fits properly is crucial.
A well fitted collar that is comfortable will also hasten your dog's acceptance to wearing a collar.
You don't want a collar that grips too tightly around your pet dog's neck.
There are many types of dog collars for you to choose from.
Just make sure you choose one that is strong and fits well.
Also make sure it is easy to put on and remove.
You want to avoid putting yourself or your puppy under any stress.
Training your new puppy can, and should be, a fun experience for the puppy and you.