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January is\u00a0National Puppy Training Month<\/a>, and we honor it by helping our clients understand the importance of training their pets. A well-trained dog will live a fuller, happier, and healthier life. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to bond with your new pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7 Puppy Training Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Use Positive Reinforcement<\/strong>
The best method of puppy training is positive reinforcement \u2013 reinforcing good or desirable behaviors with praise, love, and treats. This helps dogs understand the behavior that is expected of them without compromising their trust or bond with their trainer and\/or their owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Get a Marker or Clicker<\/strong>
Clicker or marker training uses a device that clicks. This is helpful for \u201cmarking\u201d your pet\u2019s good behavior as soon as you see it. Follow up the click with a treat and praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use Properly Portioned Treats<\/strong>
When training, you\u2019ll go through a lot of treats. Be sure to use properly sized training treats that won\u2019t result in your dog getting too many calories and gaining weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Be Consistent<\/strong>
It can be tiring at first, but consistency is key. Work with your dog every day and be consistent with which behaviors you allow and don\u2019t allow to avoid confusion. For example, a dog might not understand the difference between jumping on the sofa and jumping on the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make It Fun<\/strong>
When dogs get to play as a reward for finishing a training session, they burn energy and also associate training time with play time which will make them more eager to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Join a Class for Socialization<\/strong>
Socialization (exposure to different people, animals, places, sights, sounds, smells, textures, etc.) is an essential component of training a puppy. Join a group puppy training class to work on socialization while your puppy learns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Offer Outlets for Instinctive Behaviors<\/strong>
Puppies can\u2019t help but chew, and if you don\u2019t monitor yours, then you\u2019re likely to lose some valuable items. Keep your puppy contained when you\u2019re away and fill their area with age and size-appropriate chew toys. They\u2019ll naturally learn to chew these items instead of your leather boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Counseling With Capital Home Veterinary Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve just adopted a new dog or have a dog with some behavioral issues, we strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian from Capital Home Veterinary Care<\/a>. We\u2019ll come to your home and help you get your puppy or dog set up on a training road to success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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