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Dog Training - Sit and Release
Dog training begins with the basic commands. Sit and release are
very important and should be taught to every dog. These basic
commands will provide the foundation for your dog's obedience
training. They are essential for your dog to learn in...
Dog Training Technique
When you say "sit" does your dog give you that "there's no way
I'm going to do what you say" look? When you're taking him for a
walk does he tug and pull and make you half run to the park? If
the answer is "yes" then you need to learn some dog...
Dog Training With A Halti Or General Leader Collar
Head collars have become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past few years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the basic...
Dogs Need Good Food Too - Your Guide To Your Dog's Diet
Dogs' nutritional needs may differ from ours. What we deem as
healthy for us might not sufficient or appropriate for them. To
give your dog the best nutrition available you will have to
understand their specific needs and how to address them....
You Don't Get a Second Chance!
If you don't want to see your Pitbull put to sleep or even shot, please read this article. I'm sure you're aware of the bad reputation Pitbulls have. That reputation is mostly based on ignorance and irresponsible owners that don't take the time to...
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Shih Tzu - Housetraining Your New Shih Tzu Puppy Is Not Difficult
House training is one of the most important elements of creating
a well trained shih tzu and trusted family member. Problems with
house training and similar issues are the number one reason that
dogs are surrendered to shelters, so properly house training
your shih tzu can literally save his or her life.
House training a shih tzu puppy does not need to be difficult,
but it is important to take the process seriously, plan ahead
and take things slowly. Some shih tzu will be easier to house
break than others, so it important to work with your shih tzu.
Rushing the process can be counterproductive and cause you to
have to start all over again.
When it comes to house training a new shih tzu puppy, it is
important to know what to expect. Unless the owner is able to
supervise the shih tzu puppy round the clock, it is difficult to
complete the house training process until the shih tzu is at
least six months old. It is important to know this ahead of time
so you can be prepared. Young shih tzu puppies have bodies that
are constantly changing and growing, and shih tzu puppies
younger than six months often have not developed the bowel and
bladder control they will need to be properly house trained.
When the owner is not at home, the shih tzu puppy should be
confined to a small room and the entire floor should be covered
with paper. Of course it is important to puppy-proof the room,
that is removing any items on which the shih tzu puppy could be
injured. In the beginning, the shih tzu puppy will most likely
eliminate anywhere within the room. In addition, the shih tzu
puppy will probably play with the papers, chew them, etc. This
is perfectly normal and should not be grounds for punishment or
distress. Cleaning up each day should simply be part of the
routine of living with a new shih tzu puppy. Simply clean up the
soiled papers and put down new ones each day.
Time for paper training During the time that the shih tzu puppy
is confined in its little den, it will begin to develop the
habit of eliminating on paper. After a little time has passed,
the shih tzu puppy will begin to exhibit a preferred place to
eliminate. After this preferred spot has been established, the
area that is papered should be
slowly diminished. The first
papers to be removed should be those that are furthest away from
the "toilet". Eventually, the owner will have to lay down only a
few papers. If the shih tzu puppy ever misses those papers, it
means that the papered area has been reduced too much and too
soon.
After the shih tzu puppy is reliability doing its business only
on the papers that have been left, the papers can be slowly and
gradually moved to a location of your choice. The papers should
be moved only gradually, as little as an inch a day. If the shih
tzu puppy misses the papers, again it means that they have been
moved too soon and too far. In this case it will be necessary to
go back a few steps and start over. It is important not to
become discouraged. The shih tzu puppy will eventually
understand the concept, and you will be able to choose your shih
tzu's toilet area and move on to the next step.
House training when the owner is home Obviously the more time
you can spend with your shih tzu puppy the faster the house
training will go. The objective should be to take the shih tzu
puppy to the toilet area every time he needs to do his business.
In most cases this will be either every 45 minutes, right after
each play session, after he first wakes up or right after he
eats or drinks. It is important to provide effusive praise for
the puppy when he eliminates in the established toilet area.
As the shih tzu puppy becomes more used to using his toilet
area, and as he develops improved bladder and bowel control, he
will be able to begin spending more and more time outside his
den with his owner in the rest of the home. It is important to
begin this process by allowing the shih tzu puppy access to one
room at a time. It is also important to allow the shih tzu puppy
in the extra room only when he can be supervised. When you must
leave the room, be sure to put the shih tzu puppy back in his
den.
About the author:
Connie Limon is a professional shih tzu breeder in Indiana. She
publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter
with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets.
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