by Marcus M Robertson
Dogs are pack animals and many of their behaviors indicate this reality. When you get a new puppy one of the first and the most vital things that you can do is to establish dominance. You are the "pack leader" and you must act correspondingly.
Puppies will expend a great amount of time trying to figure out where they fit into the hierarchy. They normally do this by trying to set up their own domination. Some breeds are more dominant than others, for illustration, the terrier breeds. Some of the other breeds tend to be more submissive naturally.
As soon as your puppy comes home he needs to have his place in the pecking order recognized. He needs to be aware that he must be passive to you and that you and the other human family members are the leading members of the pack. All of the humans inside the home must be above him in the pecking order. This is not a matter of punishment but rather the way it must be in order for him to be contented and to become a trustworthy doggy resident.
In order to prove the authority you must adhere to a few simple rules. Or else your puppy will be receiving mixed signals and it will be more challenging for you to train him and he will be mystified as to what you really want.
The leader of the pack always eats first. Never let your puppy eat before you eat or at least don't ever let him see you eat after he does. Make him stay until after you and your family eat if you were planning on eating about the same time or just eat at entirely different times. At first you may want to call your puppy to the food and make him wait for you to put it down. You can teach him to sit and then put the bowl down.
Daily grooming of your puppy sends him convincing signals about who is assertive. Your puppy may howl or even act like you have hurt him at the beginning when you touch him for essential grooming. You must just disregard him and follow through with what you are doing. Always follow through with whatever you start with a puppy because they promptly learn when if you really mean something or not and if you are not following through your training will be strenuous.
Most puppies use their mouths to nip and bite at things when they are very young. This behavior must be stopped at once. Give him a sharp reaction of "No" and a tap if needed. The pack leader never gets nipped and you are the pack leader.
The most imperative thing with a puppy is to show him that you are the authoritarian leader of the pack so be wary of games such as "tug'o'war' where he could demonstrate some dominance. You must praise his good behavior with words and treats and take no notice of his poor behavior as you embark on obedience training. If you follow these simple tips you will have a well-behaved doggie resident. - 20511
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