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Getting a puppy is an exciting time! Dog lovers anxiously await their new arrival and can’t wait to bring home their little bundle of cuteness to cuddle and play with. Then, REALITY sets in. Having a puppy is hard work! Just like having a new baby, it takes a lot of time and patience to teach your new puppy and ensure that you raise a happy, well balanced pup. Before you jump in, do your research and make sure everyone in your household is on the same page on training techniques. Smart pet owners need to remember these tips to ensure your new family member makes a smooth transition into your home. Here are some of the common mistakes new puppy owners make.
As new puppy owners, we can’t help but feel nervous for our precious babies and want to protect them as much as possible. However, it’s important not to scoop your dog up every time another dog approaches and you fear for their safety.  Puppies need to be socialized and the only way for them to do this is by having interactions with and learning from other dogs. When we act fearful, our dog picks up on this. Try not to let your nervousness get the best of you or it can make your pup feel as though they have something to be nervous about too which can lead to a mentally unstable dog with anxiety issues. If you have concerns over an approaching a dog, be sure to ask their owner if it’s friendly. Then, allow the dogs to greet and sniff each other.
You may find it adorable when your puppy acts scared the first time that they hear thunder and feel the need to hold them close and reassure them that everything is ok. As tempting as it may be, constant fussing over your new little one can lead to separation anxiety in the future. It’s important to teach your dog independence so that they can grow and develop into a well adjusted, happy dog. It’s much more difficult to try to teach an adult dog once they have developed bad habits and become dependent on you for their security.
Whatever you do, DO NOT give your dog scraps from your meals. As soon as you start, this is an impossible habit to break. Once you give your dog scraps, they will come to expect it EVERY time you eat. Plus, human food is not healthy for dogs and is one of the main causes of a number of dog illnesses including pancreatitis. There are several people foods that are highly toxic to dogs including onions, grapes, raisins, and chocolates. Furthermore, your dog may decide that they like people food so much that they may start turning their nose up to their own food.
You Scold Your Puppy After The Fact
Ever found your dog after they chewed something up or had an accident in the house, pushed their nose in it and said ‘No!’? Dogs live in the moment. Unless you catch your dog in the act of doing something wrong, they have no idea why you are yelling at them. He’ll probably just think you are angry with him for whatever he is doing at that time. It just leads to confusion and may teach your dog to be fearful of you. It’s important to direct your dog to the toys that they are allowed to chew or to areas where you want them to go potty and to only scold them when they are in the act of doing something wrong.
As they say, a tired dog is a good dog. Making sure your dog gets plenty of exercise and playtime on a daily basis is so important. It enables you to have a calmer, happier, more well behaved dog and allows them to get the stimulation that they need. Exercise and play helps them to expend their excess energy which helps to avoid unwanted behavior such as inappropriate chewing.
Do your research and follow these tips and you will have a good start to raising a happy, healthy furry family member. It’s never too early to start training! Enjoy your new baby!
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