Training your puppy can be fun but it takes focus and of course responsibility. Training can help your pet learn their roles in your family and also in the world. Training them will teach them the skills they may need to interact with other dogs. The same with the people inside your home and the outside of your home as well. When training your puppy you have taken the first step to teaching your puppy healthy behaviors and also in the process you are avoiding negative ones. Often when dogs start their training they start by learning the simple commands. Such commands are "stay" and of course "sit,". Later on though they may be trained in ways that may be more specific. Such ways may include how to stay in place in your home without whining or how to sit and wait patiently without begging for food or a treat while the family eats breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of the best parts about training your puppy at home is that you can just personalize your efforts with your puppy and your lifestyle can be a little more easier for you. There are no right or wrong skills you should start with, but make sure they are positive.
The most important part of training your puppy is teaching it the skills it will need to be a good listener and follow your directions as you speak them. It is also important to know exactly what type of issues you are looking forward to avoid so that you can teach your puppy to have good habits right from the start. Some parents of pets hope that they can ward off, if possible, a lot of barking. Other people may worry about their dog chewing on non-food items such as cords that are plugged in or dangerous house plants or even their shoes. Also begging and digging or even stealing food and of course urinating in the home can truly be unacceptable. They are other issues parents of pets will look to avoid.
