New Puppy - Helpful Training Tips #1

So you have a new puppy in your life and the training is just beginning. If you're like me you just recently got a new puppy. In this post I will give you a few tips and some info to help training go a little smoother. I have a new puppy myself, mine is a 3 month old Pit Bull named Jastar. 

First thing you have to remember is that puppies need you to be a strong alpha pack leader. They are relying on you to help them learn and grow. Some ways to do this is to play with your puppy, but do not let them chew on your hands or clothes. It is important to set boundaries, if they do bite or chew on you or clothes very lightly tap them on the nose or side and say a firm NO. (Never hit or smack your puppy, that will only make it fearful of you.) Then give them something they are allowed to chew on. You will repeat this many times until they understand they are not to chew on you or your items.

Potty training is by far one of the more difficult things to train. Puppies sometimes do not realize they have to go until last minute. If they do have an accident, say a firm NO and then take them to the area they are supposed to potty in. Anytime your puppy wakes up from a nap, 30 mins after eating and anytime they are sniffing around take them out to the potty area. Once they go in the area, reward them either with affection or a treat. This positive reinforcement will help them make the connection on where the bathroom is. Please remember it takes time for your puppy to learn how to tell you he needs to go out.

So there are 2 basic tips for you on new puppy training. More to come and please if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.