back across the floor for another go. This sort of “game” will teach your puppy to disrespect you as their leader in two different ways — first, because this “game” teaches them that humans are their play toys, and secondly, this type of “game” teaches them that humans are a source of excitement. When your Goldendoodle puppy is teething, they will naturally want to chew on everything within reach, and this will include you. As cute as you might think it is when they are young puppies, this is not an acceptable behavior, and you need to gently, but firmly, discourage the habit, just like a mother dog does to her puppies when they need to be weaned. Always praise your puppy when they stop inappropriate behavior, as this is the beginning of teaching them to understand rules and boundaries. Often we humans are quick to discipline a puppy or dog for inappropriate behavior, but we forget to praise them for their good behavior. Don’t treat your Goldendoodle like a small, furry human. When people try to turn dogs into people, this can cause them much stress and confusion that could lead to behavioral problems. A well-behaved Goldendoodle thrives on rules and boundaries, and when they understand that there is no question you are their leader and they are your follower, they will live a contented, happy and stress-free life. Dogs are a different species with different rules; for example, they do not naturally cuddle, and they need to learn to be stroked and cuddled by humans. Therefore, be careful when approaching a dog for the first time and being overly expressive with your hands. The safest areas to touch are the back and chest
back across the floor for another go. This sort of “game” will teach your puppy to disrespect you as their leader in two different ways — first, because this “game” teaches them that humans are their play toys, and secondly, this type of “game” teaches them that humans are a source of excitement. When your Goldendoodle puppy is teething, they will naturally want to chew on everything within reach, and this will include you. As cute as you might think it is when they are young puppies, this is not an acceptable behavior, and you need to gently, but firmly, discourage the habit, just like a mother dog does to her puppies when they need to be weaned. Always praise your puppy when they stop inappropriate behavior, as this is the beginning of teaching them to understand rules and boundaries. Often we humans are quick to discipline a puppy or dog for inappropriate behavior, but we forget to praise them for their good behavior. Don’t treat your Goldendoodle like a small, furry human. When people try to turn dogs into people, this can cause them much stress and confusion that could lead to behavioral problems. A well-behaved Goldendoodle thrives on rules and boundaries, and when they understand that there is no question you are their leader and they are your follower, they will live a contented, happy and stress-free life. Dogs are a different species with different rules; for example, they do not naturally cuddle, and they need to learn to be stroked and cuddled by humans. Therefore, be careful when approaching a dog for the first time and being overly expressive with your hands. The safest areas to touch are the back and chest
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