Step-by-step training guides from basic obedience to advanced tricks and behavior.
Crate gives safe den space, helps housebreaking.
Steps: 1. Make crate inviting with bedding. 2. Door open, toss treats inside. 3. Feed meals inside with door open. 4. Close door 1-2 min while nearby. 5. Gradually increase closed time. 6. Practice leaving room.
Tips: Never use crate as punishment. Cover with blanket. Puppy out every 2-3 hours.
No-jumping greetings.
Steps: 1. Ask for sit before greeting. 2. If jumps, turn away. 3. When four paws down, turn back and greet. 4. Guests ask for sit before petting. 5. Practice with volunteers.
Tips: Everyone must follow same rules. Reward calm greetings. No excited greetings.
Place teaches going to a spot and staying.
Steps: 1. Place mat in quiet area. 2. Lure onto it with treat. 3. Say Place when all four paws on. 4. Reward for staying. 5. Add duration before releasing. 6. Practice with distractions.
Tips: Mat should be happy place. Random treats while staying. Practice before need arises.
House training requires consistency and routine.
Steps: 1. Schedule: after waking, meals, naps, every 2-3 hrs. 2. Designated potty spot. 3. Command Go Potty. 4. Praise/treat immediately after outdoors. 5. Supervise indoors. 6. Clean accidents with enzymatic cleaner.
Tips: Do not punish accidents. Supervise or crate. Same spot every time. Expect accidents 4-6 months.
Comfort being alone prevents destruction.
Steps: 1. Micro-departures 2-5 seconds. 2. Gradually increase as dog stays calm. 3. Leave food-stuffed toy. 4. Vary pre-departure routines. 5. No emotional arrivals/departures. 6. Calming aids like pheromone diffusers.
Tips: Desensitize departure cues. Start before anxiety severe. Professional help for severe cases.
Prevents bolting out doors.
Steps: 1. Approach closed door. 2. Ask for sit or wait. 3. Hand on door handle. 4. If dog moves, remove hand and wait. 5. Open door crack - close if they move. 6. Release with Okay to go through.
Tips: Practice all doors. Build duration before opening fully.