Puppy Training Techniques for a Well-Behaved Best Friend

Bringing home a new puppy is always exciting and heartwarming; it is equally challenging, especially when it comes to training. The early stages of a puppy's life are extremely important in laying down good habits that will transcend into their lifetime. If you would like to set your puppy up for success, read below for some essential puppy training techniques. These tips will set a great foundation, in addition to building up your relationship with your furry friend.

1. Start With Commands
Simple commands like "sit," "stay," and "come" lay the very foundation for puppy obedience training. Reward your puppy with treats or praise the moment they do something correctly. Puppies are willing to please, and when doing something right and subsequently being rewarded immediately, then they can easily build a positive association with the behavior.

Teaching "Sit":

• Hold a small treat in front of your puppy's nose.
• Move your hand upward slow while they lift their head to follow the treat.
• When their bottom touches the ground, say "sit" and give the treat along with praise.

2. 
   Crate Training for Structure and Safety
   Some of the best ways through which you can teach your puppy house rules and give them a safe space are by training them to their crate. A crate may also be very helpful in housebreaking or preventing destructive activities when you happen to be away.

• Get Correct Crate: It should be large enough that your puppy can stand, turn around and lie down but not so large that they can use one corner as a bathroom.
• Associate It Positively: Think of ways to make your puppy think of their crate as a nice place. Put treats and toys inside it and sometimes leave them in there for lengths of time.Housebreaking, or better known as potty training, is one of the very first skills you'll want to master. The keys to success are consistency and patience.

• Establish a Routine: Puppies are creatures of routine. Take him outside at the same times each day-first thing in the morning, after meals, and before bedtime. Consistency helps them learn where and when they should go.Praise and immediately reward your puppy once they've relieved themselves outside. Timing is everything; rewarding too late will simply confuse them.

4. Socialization for Confidence
   Socialization can make your puppy a confident adult that well behaves. Exposure to different environments, people, and other animals in early life reduces anxiety and avoids any behavioral problems in the future.

• Socialization Playdates: Plan safe socialization playdates with other puppies that have vaccinations or dogs showing good manners. New Experiences: Expose him to a variety of new noises, smells, and visions, such as parks, pet-friendly stores, and car rides, which will make him confident around new experiences.

5.Leash Training for Walks

Leash Training for Walking Few things are more trying than trying to walk a puppy on a leash when he's distracted by every new smell or simply isn't used to being restricted. Leash training will ensure you're in control and prevent pulling.

 

• Indoor Harness: Let your puppy get used to the leash indoors.
• Positive Reinforcement: Reward your puppy with treats or praise when he walks beside you and is not pulling on the leash. Stop moving if he starts pulling and continue only after he comes back to your side.

6. Biting and Chewing: Redirect, Don't Punish
   The puppies learn about their immediate world through their mouths, so biting and chewing are natural puppy behaviors. They need, however, to learn not to bite human beings.

• Redirection: Give him a chew toy when he starts to mouth or bite. If he mouths your hand or fingers, he hears a high pitched "ouch!" this means this hurts and then play is stopped for sometime.
• Provide Chew Toys: Puppies need to chew, especially when teething. Give them appropriate chew toys to prevent them from chewing on furniture or shoes.

7. Positive Reinforcement is Key
   The most important thing in any training program is positive reinforcement. Puppies respond best to rewards-whether it's treats, praise, or a favorite toy. Steer clear of punishment-based training, since this instills fear and anxiety in your puppy.
   
   Recommended Puppy Accessories for Training
   We at Market Mavin have a number of products that would be able to help you along the way with the training process. Here are a few:

• Training Treats: Reward your puppy for good behavior with our healthy, low-calorie training treats.
• Crates and Beds: Our collection of crates provides the perfect environment when crate training.
• Chew Toys: Help your puppy through teething with durable, safe chew toys designed for puppies.
• Leashes and Harnesses: Get the best from leash training with our ultimate comfort and safety leash options.

Conclusion
The art of training a puppy in itself takes a lot of precious time, requires tons of patience, and-most importantly-consistency. But again, it's very well worth it. You will be assisting your puppy in becoming a mannerly and confident dog by employing these methods. Happy training!

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