Dog Training

Every pup should start off at his new home indoors. What better way to bond than have him indoors with you? What indoors? I will not have a coonhound pup or bird dog living in my house. If this is your attitude you don’t need a dog, and the dog does not need you. Too many people bring a new pup home and keep him in a pen except when dog training. Young pups need to feel like they belong and have interaction with someone regularly. Living in the house with his owners provides time for pup to get acquainted with all members of his new family. The whole family needs to be involved.

Bonding is really a simple process. Involve the dog in all aspects of your daily life. The first few weeks if you are home the pup needs to be with you. Take him out if you are doing light yard work. If you are going to the garage or shop take pup with you. Let him play around and give him plenty of attention. If you are just lounging around the house let pup lounge with you. Let him curl up beside you in a chair and nap for a while. This part of dog training is not hard but the benefits are endless.

You are not only showing pup he will be cared for, but that he has a friend. This will make him a whole lot easier for dog training. The pup knows you are his buddy and will want to do everything he can to please you. This is half of the battle already won, having a dog that wants to please. Smart dogs know that life goes better if the dog trainer is happy.

The bonding does not stop after the first two weeks. This is just the most critical time to have a well-rounded dog. You need to keep the process going. I realize not everyone can keep a grown dog in its house. Many dog trainers of champion dogs would not dream of putting their dog in a pen outdoors. Now that your buddy is bigger don’t forget him in the pen outside. He still needs bonding time. Take him out several times a week for playtime, not just dog training time. Go to different places than where you train. Fun places, if your obedience training is up to par go to a park and loaf around. Go fishing or just romp in a nearby field. When you get home let the dog come in the house and get reacquainted with the family.

In summing it all up a well-bonded dog is a better dog. He is an easier dog to train, and a companion eager to please. The bonding process is not hard. It just requires a little dedication and imagination on your part. Start your dog off with a good bonding process and you will have a faithful companion for years to come.