How Should You Train Your House Pet

House training dog tips

He will know who’s boss right? And from the start? You’ll be able to train him yourself, and you won’t have to correct any ingrained bad habits? And a puppy that you’ve loved and cared for from the beginning is likely to grow into a contented, good-tempered dog. If you would rather avoid the bouncy puppy stage and a get an older dog, it’s a good idea to go to a reputable animal shelter or humane society. There’s no shortage of dogs, available for adoption, and you’ll be giving an home to a dog that might otherwise be destroyed. Although you’ll know nothing of the dog’s parentage, the shelter should be able to alert you to any behavior problems the dog may have as a result of past mismanagement or abuse but don’t assume all shelter dogs have problems; many have no problems beyond the need for a home. A grown dog that has been mistreated, however, may require more time and patience from you than even a small puppy. He may also be set in his ways and accustomed to doing things differently from what you expect, and it may be hard work convincing him that you are now in charge. . But if you don’t want a puppy or don’t mind much either way and you’re willing to take into account the fact that an adult dog may have some socialization problems that you will have to straighten out, you’ll find a good friend in an adult dog.

Let’s assume you have decided to get a dog, and you have some idea about the kind of dog you’d like to share your home with. You’re ready to buy your dog, but don’t rush into it. Here, as elsewhere, impulse buying can get out into a lot of trouble. Where you get the dog from is as important as the sort of dog you get. If you’re looking for a purebred dog, go to breed shows and talk to owners.

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