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Training Your Puppy
Start your training right away. "Every sort of dog was initially bred to serve us doing one task or another. They're happy when they know what's expected of them and have boundaries set for them. Don't let them gnaw on your fingers at any time. They should not put their mouth on you even during play. Stop that straight away. This becomes an expression of supremacy with the dog as they become older. Don't let them jump up on you or anyone else. Granted puppies are smaller and need to jump up for a head pat but this starts a practice you will not want as an adult. Do not let them jump up on your cabinets in the kitchen while you are preparing meals. Don't feed them from the table, Don't let them bark a lot. Tell them to keep quiet and mean it. They read your voice tone and body language. Do not allow them to scratch your door to get in. Flick their tiny noses or you can spray them with a water bottle (make it a brightly coloured one). Tell them "no, stop that". Dogs are very smart and will learn quick but you need to be firm and consistent with them.
Puppies must get out and be socialized to strangers and traffic noise and strange places BEFORE 16 weeks (4 months) of age or they'll end up being a timid young dog. Enroll in a "puppy socialization class at a good puppydog class near you.
Dog Psychology:
You are the "pack leader"! You should always be in a position to take items and food out of the dog's mouth should he/she get into something bad. Start by petting and speaking to your puppy dog while he eats. If he snarls at you scold him strongly. Tell him you won't accept that behaviour. If he has a bone in his mouth delicately take it away and then right away give it back to him and praise him if he doesn't snarl. If he has your Gucci shoe in his mouth take that away and substitute it with one of his own toys and praise him for letting you retrieve the forbidden shoe. Don't overdue this training but do start young in order that they know not to be possessive about their food or toys with folks. They will be possessive with other dogs but that is to be expected. Your new member of the family is after all still a dog. it is good to teach your dog a command like "leave it".
Don't let a larger dog rough up or takes the puppy's toys and bones away from him. If your dog is "belly up" to another dog they're in fear of their life. Intervene right away, as pack leader you're in charge of the welfare of your dog. This may happen in dog parks. Avoid larger dogs that frighten your puppy.
Do Not Let Kids Tease THE DOG WITH FOOD OR TOYS.
Do Not Let Kids PLAY ROUGHLY OR PICK UP THE PUPPY improperly or unmonitored.
Puppies have been dropped by kids causing RUPTURED SPLEENS and Broken BONES. Puppies should be lifted by holding their rear end as well as holding them under their rib cage. Don't just lift them up from under their front legs. You could cause hernias, pull their scapulas out of place permanently, plus it hurts them. They've got to be held securely as they can jump out of your arms and fall to the ground.
Puppies must get out and be socialized to strangers and traffic noise and strange places BEFORE 16 weeks (4 months) of age or they'll end up being a timid young dog. Enroll in a "puppy socialization class at a good puppydog class near you.
Dog Psychology:
You are the "pack leader"! You should always be in a position to take items and food out of the dog's mouth should he/she get into something bad. Start by petting and speaking to your puppy dog while he eats. If he snarls at you scold him strongly. Tell him you won't accept that behaviour. If he has a bone in his mouth delicately take it away and then right away give it back to him and praise him if he doesn't snarl. If he has your Gucci shoe in his mouth take that away and substitute it with one of his own toys and praise him for letting you retrieve the forbidden shoe. Don't overdue this training but do start young in order that they know not to be possessive about their food or toys with folks. They will be possessive with other dogs but that is to be expected. Your new member of the family is after all still a dog. it is good to teach your dog a command like "leave it".
Don't let a larger dog rough up or takes the puppy's toys and bones away from him. If your dog is "belly up" to another dog they're in fear of their life. Intervene right away, as pack leader you're in charge of the welfare of your dog. This may happen in dog parks. Avoid larger dogs that frighten your puppy.
Do Not Let Kids Tease THE DOG WITH FOOD OR TOYS.
Do Not Let Kids PLAY ROUGHLY OR PICK UP THE PUPPY improperly or unmonitored.
Puppies have been dropped by kids causing RUPTURED SPLEENS and Broken BONES. Puppies should be lifted by holding their rear end as well as holding them under their rib cage. Don't just lift them up from under their front legs. You could cause hernias, pull their scapulas out of place permanently, plus it hurts them. They've got to be held securely as they can jump out of your arms and fall to the ground.
About the Author:
Lyn Jones has been breeding and showing for over 10 years. As a breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Oregon she welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and to provide information to families looking for King Charles Cavalier puppies for sale