Everyone knows that puppies can be difficult to handle, but just how difficult can come as a surprise to even a seasoned dog owner. Puppies are like children: they’re inquisitive and cute, but unlike children, they’ll think nothing of chewing door frames, furniture and anything else they can get their paws on. Starting your puppy’s training early will stop bad habits forming. Given the opportunity to develop, bad habits are much harder to break.
Puppies learn quickly from an early age, so through a set routine and positive reinforcement, your puppy will soon learn what is desirable and what isn’t. Just one small part of a puppy’s routine is feeding time. A set time for your puppy’s meals will establish a good routine of sleeping, eating, play time and exercise.
Hills Pets Simple Essentials™ treats are a great tool to use when training your puppy. When your puppy does something right, a treat and lots of praise will reinforce good behavior and make it more likely that your puppy will repeat itself. Scolding your puppy or shouting at the puppy will most likely scare him and make him less likely to behave well.
Stopping the undesirable behavior will create a happy and healthy home for you and your puppy. As the puppy gets older, behavior such as jumping up will decrease, which can potentially be dangerous if a young child is involved. Maintaining consistent rules, giving your puppy lots of praise and the occasional Hills Pets treat, they will learn that good behavior will be rewarded and therefore be well behaved.
