puppy leash training

Introducing the Leash

1. Chewing on His Leash
   
   A few days after your puppy arrives at his new home (and experiences his collar for the first time) comes the introduction of the leash. A fairly long lightweight leash is ideal. Just clip the lead to your pup's collar but do not hold the end. Instead, allow your puppy to check out this new device by sniffing it, playing with it and dragging it around. Be sure you are supervising your puppy during this time. Leave the leash attached for a couple of minutes at a time two to three times a day, gradually increasing the time with each session. It will not take long for your puppy to realize that the leash is not to be feared.

Holding the Leash

2. On a Leash
   
   After spending about two weeks acclimating your puppy to his collar and lead, you are ready to hold the leash while he is attached. You need to show your puppy that the leash represents a connection between you and him, one that you are in charge of. Basically, you need to establish yourself as alpha dog.
   
   Attach the leash to your puppy's collar and stand in one spot with your puppy moving around you, allowing him to tug on the leash and then loosen it. When your pup pulls on the leash, ignore him. Do not tug back. When your pup stops pulling and comes close to you, praise him enthusiastically. With excited praise, show your puppy that this is not a scary experience and that a loose lead is what pleases you. Do this for only a short time (maybe three minutes) two to three times a day for a couple of days.

Controlling the Leash

3. Mission Accomplished
   
   When your pup understands the leash's meaning, you are ready to start walking.
   Start by taking a couple of steps forward. As you do this, say your chosen command, such as "heel." If your pup moves with you, praise her. Then stop walking. Here, your puppy will likely become excited again and try to continue trotting forward. Do not follow her, yank on the lead, yell or do anything else to excite her. Instead, merely stand in your spot until she returns to your side. You must remain extremely tranquil during this process so that your manner rubs off on your puppy. When she finally sits beside you, pat her to show that you are pleased, then, saying your command, take a few more steps forward. Allow your puppy to trot along beside you but immediately stop walking when she starts to tug on the lead. When she relaxes, always offer her quiet praise. When you are able to take a few steps without any tugging, stop and reward your pup.
   
   Start with five-minute training sessions in an enclosed environment. Gradually increase the length of the session. At the same time, demand that she walk longer distances correctly before giving her a treat. After several private sessions, your pup will be ready to walk contentedly on a loose leash in public.

Litter training puppies

Tips for Litter Training Your Puppy:

• Introduce the puppy to the litter box slowly. Gradually introducing your puppy to new experiences is always best, and litter training is no exception. Allow the dog to stiff out the area, touch it with his paws and mouth and show him where he is supposed to go potty.
• Make feeding time the same everyday. All day feedings may be easier on the dog’s owner, but the puppy should be able to know when to expect his food and he should be allowed to eat for roughly 20 minutes. If done consistently, this will help you time his potty habits, making it easier for you to litter train the dog.
• Set up the puppy litter box in a comfortable spot. Puppy litter can be used much like kitty litter to train your puppy to go potty indoors. It reduces the smell, gives the dog a secure place to go potty without being disturbed and allows him to have a spot where he knows he can go without getting in trouble.
• Keep a close watch on the puppy. When the puppy is out of his cage, he needs to be monitored closely so you can catch him when he is about to go potty and direct him to his litter box. Left unattended, the puppy will have more accidents and make the process more difficult.
• Offer praise and reward the puppy for using the litter box. Much like kids, dogs so well with positive reinforcement. Tell him what a good dog he is when he goes potty in the litter box. Give him a treat and rub his belly when he goes to the litter box to go potty without being guided there.
• Keep the litter box clean. The puppy will be more likely to use the litter training box if it is kept clean and fresh.

Benefits of using a dog litter training system:

Though puppies have been trained to go potty outside successfully, it is not always an option. For people with small breed dogs who live in apartments or don’t have a designated area for the dog to go potty outside, a littler box is the perfect solution. A dog little box allows then to enjoy their pet while cutting down on accidents and the smells that go along with them.

Guard dog house training

1. Step 1

   Socialize your puppy. Familiarize him with the environment. Get him used to traffic, people and other animals. Teach him to remain indifferent to other animals. This means do not allow him to chase after cats or pursue a female dog in heat.

2. Step 2

   Teach basic obedience. Demand the dog's attention at the start of every training session. Teach the dog verbal commands; such as come, sit and stay. Teach these same commands using hand signals. You should also teach your dog automatic commands, such as to always sit when they come to you.

3. Step 3

   Encourage your dog to bark when someone approaches the house. Most dogs will do this automatically unless you teach them not to. When someone approaches the house and your dog barks, tell her she is a good girl and that she can stop now because you are here and the person is a friend. If the person is not a friend, allow the dog to continue barking and praise her for her response. It is important to train the dog to stop barking only when given the command to do so.

4. Step 4

   Train your dog not to run after the intruder once they leave your property. To do this, you will have to make sure that the dog knows where your property line ends. Walk the dog around the perimeter of the property until she understand the boundaries.

5. Step 5

   Instruct the dog to attack clothing not exposed flesh. You can do this by pulling your hand into your sleeve and telling the dog to "get it." Don't use words such as "kill" or "sic." When you're done, tell the dog to "drop it." Remove the dog's mouth from your arm if he does not release and expose your hand from your sleeve.

6. Step 6

   Identify the areas on an intruders body that your dog should bite. You want the dog to bite an extremity, preferably a leg and then hold onto the person until help arrives. In the last step, your dog should have learned the command to drop or release. A good guard dog will not release the intruder until either its owner or a policeman gives them the command to do so.

The Lhasa Apso dog info

The Lhasa Apso Dog is the favorite breed of the monasteries in Tibet. It has been raised there, for over 2000 years.

Height, weight: around 25 cm. Between 3 and 4 kg.

Fur, color: gold, bluish, gray, black and brown, sometimes mixed.

Appropriate for: people who live in apartments and don't mind brushing the dog.Not Appropriate for: clean freaks and who resists dedicating a lot of care in the hair.

As a member of the family: happy, pleasant and intelligent, very devoted to the owner. Is untrusting towards strangers. Is ideal for families that live in an apartment.

Breed's character: vigorous, very friendly and decided. Bold, intelligent and lively

Common sicknesses: not likely.

Life expectancy: up to 14 years or more.

The Chow-chow dog info

Looks like a lion. The Chow-chow is proud and reserved, and walks a little funny (as if it's carrying stilts).
Height, weight: its minimum height is 45,5 cm; weighs 20 to 32 kg. Has a very compact body.
Fur, color: abundant, thick and straight, with soft under hair. Has a marked collar. a black monochrome, red, blue, brown, cream color or plain black.
Appropriate for: for those who look for capricious dogs, and are able to handle them.
Not Appropriate for: those who want complete and utter obedience.
As a member of the family: attentive guardian; but very quiet. It doesn't need to move around a lot. Is not recommendable for children.
Breed's character: capricious, to the point of being right out stubborn. A one man/woman dog. It's almost impossible to train it. No interest in flattering or cajoling. It is one of the most individualist dogs and is very self-assured and proud. Is combative and brave. Sensitive to heat. It originally comes from China and was used for hunting, as a shooting dog, a guardian or even a sheep dog. It was first introduced in Europe in 1887 and it didn't take long for it to be on fashion.

Common sicknesses: prone to eczemas. Frequent blinking of the rook of its eye.

Life expectancy: up to 14 years.

The Doberman dog info

The Doberman is powerful and muscular, runs very fast and is a incorruptible guardian.

Height, weight: up to 72 cm; and 45 kg. Very elegant aspect

Fur, color: short, hard and dense. Black, dark brown or blue with rusty red, perfectly outlined fire.

Appropriate for: people who enjoy sports or who seek a good guard dog.

Not Appropriate for: people who don't like sports, have fast reactions, or want to be taken guarded.
As a member of the family: if included when young will be very caring with the family and children.

Breed's character: moody, brave, firm, naturally strong. The skin tension on the face doesn't let you guess it's mood. Psychologically sensitive. Actually is a one man's dog. Bred in the XIX century by Louis Doberman as a defense dog.

Common sicknesses: hair loss

Life expectancy: up to 14 years

The German Dogo dog info

The German Dogo is a giant dog with a large face. Qualified by its breeders as the "Apollo of dogs".

Height, weight: minimum height in males is 80 m; minimum weight is from 46 to 54 kg, generally 85 kg and more. Well proportioned body. Impressive aspect because of it's size and head.

Fur, color: short, dense, straight and brilliant. Five chromatic classes: white, tiger stripes, black and white spots, and black and blue.
Appropriate for: understanding people with a lot of space.

Not Appropriate for: beginners and people with rooms full of furniture.

As a member of the family: adorable, not noisy. Easygoing and sensitive, a friend of children. Used in the middle ages as a "bull fighter" and hunting dog. Although it has always been a famed dog, you shouldn't get it only for prestige reasons. Large food intake.

Common sicknesses: stomach torsion for eating too fast and furious; heart valve failure.

Life expectancy: up to 10 years.