The Smart Way To Dog Training
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Congratulations on getting a new pup, and well done for adopting!
As you've had some experience with dogs before, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to train your new pup. As well as the basics you mentioned above, it's important that he learns less formal command, kind of 'basic manners' really. Don't allow him to jump up on you or other people, teach him to recognize his name and come to you when called, don't let him bite or nip at you, guard his food or toys, or chew on stuff he shouldn't.
Puppies have pretty short attention spans, and they learn through repetition and association. It's important to make training sessions short and fun, always ending on a positive note, with the pup being rewarded for being successful with a command. Only use positive reinforcement such as praise or treats, and never use any kind of harsh or physical correction. Training should always be enjoyable for the pup, and for you too.
There are lots of good books and DVD's that can help you, there's a good selection of recommended ones here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-t…
Once you've completed the puppy classes provided through the adoption, taking some more puppy classes or basic obedience classes would probably be very helpful.
The webpage below has lots of free tips, advice and information on training a puppy. Best of luck with your new pup.
Dog Training - The Right and Wrong Way
- Be consistent with your training. What commands you teach, everyone in the house needs to use. Find a local dog training club in your area. Most of them take dogs at 6 months of age for regular obedience classes. It will be a bonding experience and a good socialization period for your dog.
Check out www.akc.org or www.ukcdogs.com for a local club in your area. - I would first recommend trying some books. I prefer to work with my dog myself. The more educated you are about your dog training the better off you are. The best thing you can do for your dog at his age is obedience training. Things like sit, stay, down, and come are not tricks they are obedience commands. If you teach them like it is is a trick and not an obedience command it can be the worst thing you can do at that age. Just think about the one time you dog jets out the door and heads for the street he/she needs to understand that when you say down or come, you are serious. Check out my blog for more about my experience with Jack
http://crazydogproblemssolved.blogspot.c… - crate train...crate train, crate train...Never use a crate for punishment...its to be a "safe" place...otherwise they wont want to go in there, dogs wont go to the bathroom where they sleep, so putting him in one at night will help housebreak him..And...NEVER leave a collar on a dog in a cage...if they get hooked on something in there. they can strangle themselves to death.!. a bichon poodle mix, i would say is a very extremely inteligent dog..i own a maltese poodle mix...the puppy classes are a very good idea...just remember to feed him at the same times everyday, take him out at the same times everyday...be very consistant with everything you do, that way he should learn quicker. Use positive reinforcement...meaning when he does something you dont want him to do, tell him NO then show him something you do want him to do ...like...if he chews on a shoe...tell him NO..then show him a toy and praise him...dogs will want to "please" ...not make you upset...its in there nature to be like that... go to the puppy classes asap...they are fun and they will give you so much information...and lets them interact with other dogs too
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