Puppies are like a sponge.

They absorb everything you teach them, especially when it comes to rewards!

What they find rewarding when they are young will be continued as they grow into adult dogs.

Here are 5 tips that would make your puppy training more effective and successful.

1. Be calm

Don't expect anything from your puppy. Don't punish your puppy when he doesn't know what you want from him (especially when you haven't taught him).

Instead, accept the fact that your puppy will make mistakes - and that it is normal.

2. Goodie magic

If a puppy does something - and something pleasant follows, he is more likely to repeat this action.

So praise your puppy and reward him immediately when he does something right.

3. Pay no attention

Puppies love attention - even shouting is considered an attention to your puppy. So when your puppy misbehavior and instead of shouting at him, ignore him. They will soon learn that the bad behavior is not worth the attention seeking.

4. Replacement

Sometimes a puppy doesn't know what he should/ should not do.

For example, if your puppy is chewing the sofa leg or your shoe, stop him by saying "no" with a deep tone - and gently move him with an alternative (his own toys) to chew and reward him for paying attention to it.

5. Be consistent

There are always reasons for a puppy to continually make mistakes.

Maybe, he is confused with what you teach him?

If so, change your approach and try again. Always remember to interrupt unwanted behavior and direct your puppy to the right behavior - and reward him when he follows your instruction.

Training your puppy is hard work at times but the time invested in these early days will be fully repaid as your puppy becomes more of a pleasure.

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