Dog Training Guide

Best Friends

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:57:00 +0000

Time rushes by and Leo is nearly 16 weeks old. He is doing really well and has totally settled into his routine.

He best friends with Ozzy and behave as if they have always been together.

He is fully housetrained and is happy just to fit in with family life.

My New Bed

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:04:00 +0000

This is Leo in his new bed. It is in the living room so that he has a place of his own but can be with the family.

It its very important that dogs know their boundaries, as it makes for a much better relationship.

Leo is now quite happy sleeping in the porch with Ozzy, although he is still in his crate, locked in at night. In the day they are sometimes together outside or inside and other times they have time alone in their separate areas where each has their own kennel.

This way Leo can learn from Ozzy but also learns from us. He is totally clean in the house, well fully potty trained and comes when called and will sit on command as well, not bad at 15 weeks old.

Leo Loves His Friends

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Mon, 28 May 2007 20:45:00 +0000

Leo loves other dogs, and just wants to play all the time.

He is becoming naughtier by the day, and if left gets into all sorts of trouble. It is relly important to set defined boundaries, and has enough mental stimulation.

If your dog is very bright and works things out quickly you need to be one step ahead and to challenge him. This can be with games, teaching tricks, advancing his training or exercise.

What is important it that he does not get bored, as this is when they tend to get into trouble and chew your prize possesion or ruin your home.

Another Bath!

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 20 May 2007 20:41:00 +0000

Leo has had another exciting day, he is getting on with Ozzy really well. Being patient and only letting them be together for small amounts of time has really paid off. They can now be together and get on really well.

They are still not together all the time though.

Leo has been going out on lots of walks and is now starting to understand walking on the lead and not fighting it. He is interested in everything and loves a new challenge.

Life is still about meeting new things and situations, and not being scared. He loves being with us best of all.

Size Does Not Matter

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:13:00 +0000

Leo and Ozzy are now best friends, they still only spend a little bit of time together and are still always supervised.

They now both go out for walks together on the lead and Leo is starting to get the idea. Having an older well trained dog as an example helps speed up the training process and gives a good role model.

Leo is now very good with the sit command, and understands what is required from him. He also loves recieving treats and being a good boy.

Training Leo To Meet Friends

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 13 May 2007 22:51:00 +0000

This was Leo's first outing to meet friends, and he had a great time.

He is now 12 weeks old and getting much naughter. He has to bewatched at all times or he gets into trouble.

Today at home he climbed outof his pen and found a beer can in the kitchen which then chewed holes in and decided to attack the feather duster - so you can imagine the mess, but he had great fun.

My advise is if youhave to leave your puppy make sure there is nothing he can get hold of or put him in his crate where he is safe. To read more about crate training your dog click here.

Meet My Sister

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Fri, 11 May 2007 20:56:00 +0000

Give me a kiss Bro. Leo was really not sure what to make of his sister's affection.

This was Leo's first proper outing after his vaccinations. He had a great afternoon first meeting his sister and then going for a walk, followed by going into school to meet all the children.

He had to then have a long sleep to recover. It is very important for your dog's development to socialise and go into different environments. This will stand him in good sted for adapting to different situations in later life.

Bath Time!

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:19:00 +0000

Leo was so dirty after playing with Ozzy that he needed a bath.

This was a funny first experience in water, and he was not sure what to make of it.

As with all new experiences it is important for you to give lots of positive re-inforcement and praise so it is a good experience.

That way you have a clean happy puppy, who want mind having anther bath.

At Last Something To Get My Teeth Into

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 06 May 2007 21:34:00 +0000

Leo is now 11 weeks old, and full of life. He loves chewing everything in sight.

It is therefore very important that he has his own things to chew, toys and bones.

He is also getting very naughty, as he is sleeping less and has more energy. This needs channeling so he needs lots of walks and playing with, otherwise boredom sets in and he is likely to get into all sorts of mischief. He can now climb out of his pen when he wants to be with us.

Ok I Just Want To Be Your Friend

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Thu, 03 May 2007 20:14:00 +0000

Leo is just trying to make friends with Ozzy, but is not quite sure as Ozzy is so big. So he is wagging his tail madly and taking the submissive pose.

Remember that is takes a lot of time and effort and patience, to get wnat you want. But it will be paid off, so just keep going.

Ozzy has accepted Leo, they still are not left together because of the size difference but do run loose together and are establishing their pecking order well - Ozzy is boss.

Meet The Kitten

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Tue, 01 May 2007 19:36:00 +0000

It is important in every dogs training that they are exposed to as many different situations as possible.

Leo is meeting a kitten that is one week younger than him. This is important as he lives with a cat and we do not want him to chase cats.

He is therefore learning from an early age to respect them and live along side them, this way they both have a mutual respect for each other.

It is also a good opportuntiy for him to learn the word/command "leave", as this is very in useful in training.

Sleep Is Very Important

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:30:00 +0000

Whilst puppies are growing it is very important for them to have lots of sleep, as well as good food, company and training.

They get very tired and expend a lot of energy, so it is very important they have time and a safe place to sleep.

Remember dog's learn by repetition, praise and reward if they are happy, healthy and well rested they will develop and respond to their training quicker.

It is also very important for puppies as they are growing so fast.

Social Interaction With Other Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:11:00 +0000

Meet my new friend. Its always important to listen and take notice of your elders.

As dogs are pack animals they like to be in group and socialise and play, this not only helps their development but also teaches them behaviour.

It is therefore important the they mix with dogs that have a similar level of training to that which you require for your puppy.

Puppy Pen

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:36:00 +0000

This is Leo's training pen, where he lives. It gives him security and a place of belonging.

This way he feels he is in the centre of everything happening in the house, but is also confined so does not get into trouble.

At nine weeks he is really teething and wants to chew everything. So he has plenty of his own toys to chew.

From outside he climbs back into the pen, so when he is tired he will climb back in and go to bed. When he is inside he can not get out. This may sound cruel but it is not, he is very happy in his own space.

Puppy On The Beach

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:30:00 +0000

Look how well I sit like a statue, especially for the camera.

Socialising your puppy and continuous training, makes your puppy a perfect friend.

When your puppy is well behaved he is a joy to take anywhere, when he is not you are constantly worrying what trouble he will get into next.

Leo is very good, he is clean all through the night and sleeps right through too. In the day he is happy to be left for a few hours in his pen or come with us.

Basking In The Sun

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:07:00 +0000

Use your Puppies natural behavior to reinforce their training. So when they naturally lie down start using the command "down" so they associate the command with the action.

Make sure that training is just part of your routine every day. This makes it fun for both of you and means that it is always evolving.

Leo now knows his name, so comes when you call him, and is happy to have a leash on, and walks next to you.

Socialising Your Puppy

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:28:00 +0000

This is not very cumfortable!

It is important in your puppies development and training that he is introducted to many different situations and environments.

Care must be taken until they are fully vaccinated, check with your Vet for the age at which they can have them. Leo has just had his first one.

We went away for the weekend, and because Leo is so small he came to and we carried him around, and he stayed in his crate. He is so good, and totally clean at night.

Last thing at night we take him into the garden and as soon as weget him out of the crate he goes straight outside. In this way his routine is already established.

Leo Showing You How He Can Sit

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:29:00 +0000

The perfect sit position, it is important that you start to teach your puppy one day one the correct training commands.

So when he natrually sits, say "Sit" and then praise him. Remember dog's learn by repetition, and reward, they love to please you.

Look I am already Trained on the Lead

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:22:00 +0000

It is never to early to start training your puppy, the earlier you get him use to a collar and lead the better he will accept them.

At first he will find it strange and try and scatch it off, just be paitent as he will soon get use to it and accept it.

The same goes for attaching a leash, just have it really loose to start with and go in the direction of the puupy until he gets use to it. Then get his attention either usung your voice or a treat so he starts to follow you.

Keep working with him for just a few minutes at a time several times a day and then build the length of time up. This will really help when he is ready to go out walking. It is also a good time to start introducing the word "heal" or similar command you wish to use.

Hello Please Come And Play

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:18:00 +0000

Leo has his own play pen which is situated in the kitchen, so he is in the centre of the house, but has his own area.

In the play pen are lots of dog toys, his crate and his food bowls. He also has newspaper in the corner incase he is left and needs to go.

This means he has a safe environment but does not feel he has been left alone.

Sleeping Like A Baby

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:10:00 +0000

Another clean night, such a good boy and see how he loves his crate, and monkey.

It is very important to be consistant with your puppy, and start as you mean to go on. They are never to young to learn.

This way they understand the boundries from day one and know what they can and can't do. Like have their own toys and not chew your belonging.

Notice how there is paper at the end of the crate just in case he can not hold on till he is let out. Dogs do not like to mess in the area where they sleep and therefore will try hard to keep it clean.

A Day In The Life Of A Puppy

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:39:00 +0000

Leo is growing very fast it seems that he grows by the minute, he is having lots of fun playing with his new found human friends, running, jumping and “galumphing” when he gets it slightly wrong!

He just runs and plays with his toys all day and has very, very few accidents indoors and his new family know that by following the potty training guide and getting him to relieve himself outside as much as possible, he keeps his crate and his new home dry and clean. Phew!

He simply loves his new crate and whenever he can he gets back into it he does and sometimes he simply crashes as if the world has just stopped, resting happily and peacefully with little yelps as he dreams away – this IS the life!

My New Friend

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:09:00 +0000

Leo has found a substitute to his litter mates a pirate monkey.

He is settling in very well to his new loving home, he even managed to sleep all through the night without crying or having any accicidents.

He sleeps in a crate with monkey and is following the puppy potty training methods in "How To Potty Train A Puppy", which for a 7 week old puppy are working really well. Yesterday he was clean all day!

The New Acquisition!

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:40:00 +0000

Leo the Jack Russell Terrier

Hi I am Ozzy's new playmate, let me introduce myself. I am just over 7 weeks old and arrived here on Sunday.

I am just about settling in, I know a little about potty training but not much, and I am very lovealbe.

Follow my progress of how I grow up and become trained and make friends with Ozzy the giant.

If you can't wait and want to know more about Potty Training Your Puppy click here!

Train Your Dog To Turn Around

noreply@blogger.com (dog training companion) — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:02:00 +0000

Turn Around

Start by having your dog stand up facing you.
Get a treat ready in your hand and then get your dog to stand facing you.
Then let him see the treat and lead the dog's nose around to the left or the right in a circle.
Say a command like “circle”.
Once it is around then give him a treat an praise the dog.
Repeat this three time and three times a day for a week.