Navigating Tricky Puppy Behaviours: Your Ultimate Training Guide

As a new puppy parent, you're embarked on a grand adventure filled with boundless affection and, quite often, some behavioural hurdles. Training your new bundle of joy doesn't just strengthen your bond—it's crucial for their development and well-being. When challenges arise, and they will, remember that Lavender Garden Animal Services is your go-to source for advice and support.

House Training

The Bedrock of Domestic Bliss House training is often the first significant challenge you'll face. Consistency, patience, and knowing the signs are your best friends here. Establish a firm routine with designated meal and toilet times. When your pup masters the routine, reward them with lavish praise and treats. For greater detail on house training, make sure to read “The A-Z of House Training Your Puppy” in our puppy training guides here.

Chewing:

Satisfying Your Pup's Natural Urge Puppies love to chew; it’s part of how they explore the world. To guard your household items, offer them suitable chew toys as an appealing alternative. Redirect their chewing impulses by checking out our selection of appropriate chews and integrating these into daily routines to save those prized slippers. Gain more insights by reading "Chewing Solutions: Puppy Edition" on our blog.

Barking:

Interpreting Your Puppy's Vocalisations Whether it's due to excitement, fear, or seeking attention, barking is a pup's way of expressing themselves. Identifying the triggers helps you to effectively address the issue. Our article "Decoding Puppy Barking" offers a deeper understanding and some methods to manage this vocal behaviour.

Socialisation: Ensuring Positive Interactions

Through effective socialisation can set the stage for a well-adjusted adult dog. Introduce your puppy to a variety of experiences in a controlled, positive way. For best practices on socialisation, peruse our guide “Socialisation Strategies for Puppies” and set your pup on the path to becoming a confident and happy dog.

My biggest puppy socialisation tip would be use the rule of 1 in 3 to create a lovely balance. This simply means for every 3 dogs your puppy sees, they should ignore (or at least not saying hello) to at least 1 of those dogs. But check out the guide above for more tips.

Jumping Up: Teaching Polite Greetings

To curb the habit of jumping up, timely guidance is essential. Puppies may jump out of excitement, but it's less endearing as they grow. Our training tips in "Jump to Joy, Not to Greet: Training Tips for Polite Puppies" will show you how to encourage greeting without paws.

Recall: The Essential Cue

Training your puppy to respond to a recall cue is a top safety priority. Start in a distraction-free environment and introduce challenges as your puppy becomes more reliable. Treats and enthusiasm are your best allies here. For an effective recall strategy, jump onto our blog page for several recall tips or why not download my freebie “7 Reasons your Dog’s Recall is Failing”, for things to consider before you teach your puppy recall.

Conclusion:

Your puppy's training is a rewarding journey that shapes a well-balanced and joyful family member.

Always approach training with patience and consistency, and you'll turn those tricky puppy behaviours into endearing qualities that enhance your lives together. Dive deeper into our wellspring of knowledge and support at Lavender Garden Animal Services. Let the training adventures begin!

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