I think the potty training is the easiest part of having a puppy. The chewing
thing is a little bit tougher.
Have alot of chew toys handy, no rawhides please. Read about that on my
Puppy Care Page.
When you catch your puppy chewing on something that you don't want him to
chew on, tell him no and give him one of his toys to chew on. A good loud
"NO" would be appropriate here!
Have at least 2 toys in each room that way you will have one handy to grab for
your puppy.
Here are a few ideas that you might find helpful.
Have a few rinsed pop cans with coins inside them. Tape them shut and toss
it next to the puppy or rattle it near him when he is doing something
undesirable.
I know of one trainer who says to put coins in a bag and use in the same way.
thing is a little bit tougher.
Have alot of chew toys handy, no rawhides please. Read about that on my
Puppy Care Page.
When you catch your puppy chewing on something that you don't want him to
chew on, tell him no and give him one of his toys to chew on. A good loud
"NO" would be appropriate here!
Have at least 2 toys in each room that way you will have one handy to grab for
your puppy.
Here are a few ideas that you might find helpful.
Have a few rinsed pop cans with coins inside them. Tape them shut and toss
it next to the puppy or rattle it near him when he is doing something
undesirable.
I know of one trainer who says to put coins in a bag and use in the same way.
Here is a link with more information about Training your puppy.
Clicker training speeds training by
up to 50%. It reinforces good
behavior with a consistent sound.
When we use our voices for praise,
we have a different tone each time,
even though we might not think we
do. The consistent tone is key here
for the training.
Almost all animal trainers us a
clicker for training.
up to 50%. It reinforces good
behavior with a consistent sound.
When we use our voices for praise,
we have a different tone each time,
even though we might not think we
do. The consistent tone is key here
for the training.
Almost all animal trainers us a
clicker for training.
Before you start using your clicker for training
your puppy, you must first teach him what it is.
Have your clicker and some soft treats in your
hand. Make sure you have your puppies
attention and kneel down by him. Click the
clicker and give your dog a treat. Don't praise
him, you are just doing this to teach him what
the clicker is. Do this a few times so he learns
that something good is coming when he hears
the clicker noise.
your puppy, you must first teach him what it is.
Have your clicker and some soft treats in your
hand. Make sure you have your puppies
attention and kneel down by him. Click the
clicker and give your dog a treat. Don't praise
him, you are just doing this to teach him what
the clicker is. Do this a few times so he learns
that something good is coming when he hears
the clicker noise.
When you get up in the morning, have a soft dog treat ready, your clicker, and take your puppy
outside.
If this is your first puppy, then you can pick the spot you want him to go. If you had or have a
dog, then he has already picked a spot and it is best for you just to use that spot. It will make
the training easier. Take him to the same spot every time.
Stay with your puppy while he goes to the bathroom. You will be "letting him out" soon enough.
He will sniff around, walk around in a little circle and go. Give him the treat immediately and
really praise him! If you are using a clicker, click it one time when he goes. Be consistent. Use
the same praise words and act extremely happy when he goes to the bathroom! He will usually
go twice when you take him out, so don't take him in too quickly!
Soft dog treats are the best for training. You want instant gratification. If he spends too long
having to chew a treat, he will forget why he even got it! If the soft treat is too big, break it
in half.
I have found no treats, unless they cost a small fortune, that are healthy for puppies. You can
find these healthy ones online. Please stay away from "greenies." I didn't even both reading
the ingredients after I read not to use for puppies under 6 months of age. I do sell a holistic
dog treat kit. I was making them and selling them but my husband thought I would end up in jail.
Seriously! Use a piece of meat as a treat. It can be raw, this is even a healthy thing for your
puppy and is full of enzymes. You can also use cooked. Please no lunchmeat as it has sodium
nitrates in it and it not only has been proven to cause cancer but can also just make a dog feel
sick. It gives me headaches and many of my children.
Take him inside when he is done going to the bathroom. You want him to associate going
outside with going to the bathroom.
After about 20-30 minutes of playing, he will have to go to the bathroom again. Take him
outside and repeat the procedure. Put him in his cage if you can't keep an eye on him. This is
important. It will be harder to train him if he is already accustomed to going to the bathroom
in the house. Some people set their timer and just take the puppy out automatically when it
goes off. If your puppy is laying around or sleeping you don't have to worry about it.
If you catch him going to the bathroom in the house, grab him, firmly say "no!" and toss him
outside. (Gently, of course.) Don't worry about a treat or the clicker in this instance and don't
take the time to put on a coat, shoes etc... it is better just to get him outside quickly so he
understands. It is well worth the effort to have a trained puppy!
Please note that I highly recommend clicker training! I wouldn't even consider training a puppy
without a clicker.
Please do not try to train your puppy to go to the bathroom in more than one place. If you want
him to be able to go outside and inside, I would train him first to one place and then the other.
You do not want to confuse your puppy.
outside.
If this is your first puppy, then you can pick the spot you want him to go. If you had or have a
dog, then he has already picked a spot and it is best for you just to use that spot. It will make
the training easier. Take him to the same spot every time.
Stay with your puppy while he goes to the bathroom. You will be "letting him out" soon enough.
He will sniff around, walk around in a little circle and go. Give him the treat immediately and
really praise him! If you are using a clicker, click it one time when he goes. Be consistent. Use
the same praise words and act extremely happy when he goes to the bathroom! He will usually
go twice when you take him out, so don't take him in too quickly!
Soft dog treats are the best for training. You want instant gratification. If he spends too long
having to chew a treat, he will forget why he even got it! If the soft treat is too big, break it
in half.
I have found no treats, unless they cost a small fortune, that are healthy for puppies. You can
find these healthy ones online. Please stay away from "greenies." I didn't even both reading
the ingredients after I read not to use for puppies under 6 months of age. I do sell a holistic
dog treat kit. I was making them and selling them but my husband thought I would end up in jail.
Seriously! Use a piece of meat as a treat. It can be raw, this is even a healthy thing for your
puppy and is full of enzymes. You can also use cooked. Please no lunchmeat as it has sodium
nitrates in it and it not only has been proven to cause cancer but can also just make a dog feel
sick. It gives me headaches and many of my children.
Take him inside when he is done going to the bathroom. You want him to associate going
outside with going to the bathroom.
After about 20-30 minutes of playing, he will have to go to the bathroom again. Take him
outside and repeat the procedure. Put him in his cage if you can't keep an eye on him. This is
important. It will be harder to train him if he is already accustomed to going to the bathroom
in the house. Some people set their timer and just take the puppy out automatically when it
goes off. If your puppy is laying around or sleeping you don't have to worry about it.
If you catch him going to the bathroom in the house, grab him, firmly say "no!" and toss him
outside. (Gently, of course.) Don't worry about a treat or the clicker in this instance and don't
take the time to put on a coat, shoes etc... it is better just to get him outside quickly so he
understands. It is well worth the effort to have a trained puppy!
Please note that I highly recommend clicker training! I wouldn't even consider training a puppy
without a clicker.
Please do not try to train your puppy to go to the bathroom in more than one place. If you want
him to be able to go outside and inside, I would train him first to one place and then the other.
You do not want to confuse your puppy.
Training Your Puppy
A well trained puppy is worth any effort you put
into it. This page has alot of information on how
to do to do this. Once you buy a puppy from me,
I will still be available with any questions you may
have. One of my daughters is very
knowledgeable about this.
maryjo@buttercuppuppies.com
into it. This page has alot of information on how
to do to do this. Once you buy a puppy from me,
I will still be available with any questions you may
have. One of my daughters is very
knowledgeable about this.
maryjo@buttercuppuppies.com
Make sure you don't overwhelm or confuse your puppy by
giving him too many commands while he is "in training". It
is best to stick to one thing at a time. You want the treats
and the praise to be very special and desirable to him.
Once you have your puppy potty trained, use the treats
and the clicker for any other training you want.
giving him too many commands while he is "in training". It
is best to stick to one thing at a time. You want the treats
and the praise to be very special and desirable to him.
Once you have your puppy potty trained, use the treats
and the clicker for any other training you want.
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Maltese
If you ever catch your puppy
even thinking about chewing on
something undesirable, like a
table leg, sprinkle some nice
strong cayenne pepper on it.
He will only try this one more
time and that will be it.
even thinking about chewing on
something undesirable, like a
table leg, sprinkle some nice
strong cayenne pepper on it.
He will only try this one more
time and that will be it.
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Puppies are born paper trained. How cool is that?
The first time you take a litter out of their cage, they head straight for the
papers we have down and they go potty. We have learned to put the papers by
the door in our kitchen too because that is another place they like to go potty.
By the door! I think they just know that the outside is beyond the door and that
is where they are supposed to go potty.
I don't really know if this happens for other breeders but it does for us.
They are so smart and easy to train.
The first time you take a litter out of their cage, they head straight for the
papers we have down and they go potty. We have learned to put the papers by
the door in our kitchen too because that is another place they like to go potty.
By the door! I think they just know that the outside is beyond the door and that
is where they are supposed to go potty.
I don't really know if this happens for other breeders but it does for us.
They are so smart and easy to train.
Make sure your puppy has access to his toys. We
have ours in a pretty decorative tin that is actually
a bit taller than I would have thought they could
reach, but reach it they do and they dig and pull
toys out until they find the one they are looking
for.
We sell their favorite in our home, just ask which
one it is.
have ours in a pretty decorative tin that is actually
a bit taller than I would have thought they could
reach, but reach it they do and they dig and pull
toys out until they find the one they are looking
for.
We sell their favorite in our home, just ask which
one it is.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Maryjo
810-346-3431
maryjo@buttercuppuppies.com
Maryjo
810-346-3431
maryjo@buttercuppuppies.com