Teach Me Please Puppy Manual
by Jean Smith
INSIDE THE
HOUSE
Preparing for pup inside the house--a place of his own
Dogs like small areas where they feel safe and secure. Block off an area
in a room, out of the way of foot traffic. Also, introduce your pup to a
crate that you can take from room to room. Be sure your pup can see or hear
you. If your pup barks or whines, tap the top of the crate as you say firmly, "no, shut" followed by "gooood dog" when the
pup becomes quiet.
Pups can be confined only after the pup has been aired. Take your pup
to the "airing" place often. A bed pup can grow into--within pup's space Gradually let your pup get used to being alone. If your pup doesn't
learn to be alone he could suffer from "separation anxiety" when you eventually
have to leave him alone. So deliberately set up times to practice being
alone. Except... First night--What should we do? Bring your pup inside! Put his bed or crate on the floor by you.
Tell him "bed" - "good dog". Keep your pup secure
--again a tap on the crate "no, shut" if necessary. If
you want your pup on the bed, that's okay too. Remember to air the pup before confining and immediately after waking.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1 Make sure fresh water is available
at all times. Always have water in a bowl next to the food dish when
serving meals.
2 Meals should be provided at
specific times. Consult directions on your favorite food. Consider
feeding your pup outside near your pup's airing space. This helps with
housebreaking.
3 Always consult your vet on
all health matters and keep shots current.
4 Careful, not too much heavy
exercise before muscles, bones and ligaments are developed (especially large
- big boned breeds).
HOUSEBREAKING
Guidelines for housebreaking First week - dedicate this week to teaching bathroom manners. All family
members can help by doing and saying the same thing. Keep your pup within view, whether in his crate or within the confined area.
Never let him loose on his own in the house. Air your pup after:
- Meals Sleep (includes cat naps)
- Exercise
Air your pup outside, taking him to the area which will be the permanent
bathroom area. Play ball so pup can exercise to help him perform.
Many "gooood dogs" when he does perform. If you are working and leave pup in small room (such as laundry or bathroom),
be sure to paper train your pup (using a good supply of newspapers on the
floor). Of course bed, water and toys are also in the room. Then
follow the outside airing program whenever you can.
CHEWING IS NECESSARY!
Chewing is necessary! Especially for pups when going through the teething
process. Provide appropriate chew toys and lots of them. When taking
away a forbidden object from your pup substitute an okay chew toy and then
praise. Through training you can teach your dog to "leave it"
or "drop it". If you keep your pup confined when no one is
watching you will not have to endure destructive chewing behavior.
Do not let pup chew your
hands.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Nylon or leather collar - not a choke chain collar 6 ft. leash - (nylon is o.k. for pup - but do use a leather one
when formal training lessons begin. Leather will not slip in your hands.) 25 ft. lunge line - in order to keep control of pup and let pup
get used to a collar and leash. Whistle
Tennis Ball
Training Canvas Dummy View the basic 60 min Video and study the Teach Me Please system on
how to use the equipment. Training begins the moment you take the pup home. The first words you
want your pup to understand:
Training Tip: Use your pup's name often!! As soon as you are
sure he responds to his name begin your teaching process, such as "sit" and
other commands (see introduction section of Teach Me Please video).
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Lets get acquainted - pup needs a boss who is an
adult See the Time Periods of The Teach Me Please system of training.
- When to begin formal training
- When to introduce the choke collar
Training Tip: When pup jumps on you - "No. Off." "Sit"
or "Good dog". Bond early by teaching pup.
PREPARATION, OUTSIDE
Preparing the pup for outside - learning his
limits
1 A fenced yard will keep pup
contained - or will it - check all escape routes. Pups can get
through the smallest of places.
2 Be sure pup has a dog
house available. Water and toys.
3 Recommend your fence expert
install a dog run where he cannot dig out or climb over. Again, dogs feel
safe and secure in small places.
4 Remember the rule - air frequently
even if pup is kenneled outside.
5 Want to solve a problem of
pup or dog running off? Keep a 25 ft. lunge line handy and do not let
pup loose in the big outdoors until he understands the "basic" course.
6 Please keep control of your
pup on leash or lead for first year of training.
YOUR DOG'S SUCCESS
Eight ways to assure your dog's success
- Build your dogs trust in you Establish who is boss Have a training plan (long and short range) Using the right equipment Being sure your dog understands Reviewing so skills become a habit Praising to build your dog's confidence
- Training - the big event of the day
Five stages of learning - from your pup's point
of view
1 "I don't hear
you"
2 "Make me do it."
3 "Okay, but I'll do it My
Way."
4 "I'll do it your way, but notice my tail is
down."
5 "Wow Boss! I like your way but keep reminding
me."
PROTECT YOUR PET!
Once your pet is trained you will not want to lose him. Put a identification
tag on his collar with its name address and phone number. Order online
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