Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

House Training Quick Start Guide

Manage the environment. Close doors, use crates, baby gates, tethers, et cetera. Get a clean bill of health from a veterinarian. The dog should be leashed, confined or supervised at all times while inside. Anytime you cannot directly supervise your dog, use a crate or confinement area to keep your dog and your house safe. If you will be gone for periods longer than the dog can wait, place...

What Size and Type of Crate Should I Choose for My Puppy?

Crate Selection There are several styles of crates on the market. Some are large metal cages and others are tents or plastic carriers. Tents and crates made of fabric can easily be destroyed by an active puppy. Some dogs have a difficult time relaxing in the metal cages because they are constantly monitoring the environment outside the cage. Since they can see in all directions, every...

Doggie Poop, Pee on Command!

When it’s cold outside, when traveling, or anytime you are about to leave the house, it’s wonderful when your dog will eliminate or potty on command. It’s easy to teach your dog two different commands or cues, one for urination and one for defecation. It helps if you are already familiar with your pup’s potty signature. Observe your pup closely so you’ll recognize when he is about to...

Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell – for Potty Signal

Most people state they want their dogs to bark to signal the nedd to go outside to potty. I suggest teaching the dog to ring a bell instead of teaching the dog to bark. The dog will inevitably signal when she doesn’t need to use the bathroom but she does want you to interact. If you teach her to bark at you, she will learn to bark at you for attention. If you teach her to ring a bell, you can...

Why Use a Crate? Puppy Confinement & Crate Training Overview

Dogs are den animals and contrary to misconceptions, (when introduced and used properly), dogs will readily enter their crates and relax, regardless of the level of activity near the crate. Dogs should never be crated or left unsupervised while fitted with any types of harnesses or collars, except a break-away collar. Please fit your dog with a break-away collar for any events or activities that...

Potty Accidents Inside? Don’t Kick the Dog! Clean Up and Smile!

I promote no suggestions to interrupt a dog during elimination. Instead, focus on preventing accidents. Keep a log. Watch your pup closely. Observe your dog’s behavior when he eliminates outside so you will recognize signs of “hunting for a location” like sniffing, and circling. When you notice any pre-elimination behaviors while you are inside, tell your pup, “let’s go potty”,...

Puppies for Thinkers – FREE! Start Off Right! House Training – Play biting – Socialization – Food Choices – Crate Training

FREE – Join 21st Century Dog and Puppy Club – Click 21Dog Logo Below! Click the 21 Dog Logo and sign up to get our password to access this FREE booklet. Get this booklet for free by joining our club! The purpose of this 65 page booklet is to provide new puppy owners with accurate information about house training, dog food choices, socialization, play biting, and meeting basic needs. I...