Poodle Training: The Basics, Poodle Training Tips And Tricks

Although there are literally hundreds of different breeds of dog that one can choose from, the Poodle is definitely one of the best. This is for many reasons in fact but mostly because Poodles are so intelligent, affectionate and loyal. There are also certain concerns to owning a Poodle however, and many relate to Poodle training.

Training any dog is important so that they will grow up to be a polite and well mannered adult dog, and this is especially true with the Poodle. This is because Poodles tend to be quite stubborn and dominant, and so owners often experience difficulties when attempting to train them.

There are many other tips that are basically bogus however and which owners should keep from using. Before any owner gets started training their Poodle however they should be as prepared as possible, and this means educating themselves more on the Poodle breed and learning what is and is not going to work.

The process of Poodle training does not have to be difficult, but any owner attempting to train their Poodle has to be sure that they are going to have the time and patience that is going to be required here. The owner has to be repetitive and use consistency, and even by just missing a day of training the dog may end up confused and forget entirely everything that they have already learned.

First, you must pick a place to put the litter box. This decision should be permanent and should not be changed later, as this will only confuse the pup. Purchase the largest litter box you can find and fill it with shredded paper or other paper litter. Regular kitty litter can make dogs sick so don’t use it.

Take your puppy to the litter box every couple of hours or whenever you see signs of needing to go, such as excessive sniffing or circling. After an accident, put the puppy in the litter box for just a moment immediately and clean up the mess. Becoming upset and yelling or striking the puppy will not aid in any training.

After a while your dog will understand to use the litter box on its own. Successful Poodle litter box training also requires a lot of praise, reinforcing proper use of the litter box. A pat on the head along with verbal praise goes along way when housebreaking. Yelling or striking a dog is always abuse and is counter productive to any training, fear is not the same thing as respect.

Poodle litter box training is often not the easiest thing, but definitely worth it. Training can be a positive and fun experience rather than one that is dreaded. Think of training as an opportunity to spend time with your dog. The bonding time is priceless and both the dog and trainer get a feeling of accomplishment. Keep your sense of humor to help you get through the process and know that soon you will not have to worry about accidents on the carpet.

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