Puppy obedience is crucial
Puppy obedience should start early on in the whelping box. The basics of puppy obedience training may be initiated by the breeder from whom you purchased or secured your puppy.
A crate - A safe place for your Springer Spaniel
A lot of people have the wrong conception when it comes to crate training. This conception leads people to believe that crates are a punishment for dogs, and therefore they wont use them or they are cruel. Much to the contrary, crates are actually one of the safest places you can put your Springer Spaniel, which also gratifies his natural instincts to situate himself within a den.
Puppy barking is a puppy's way of communicating
Puppy barking is perfectly natural for canines. As natural as birds sing, puppies bark, whine, and sometimes howl. If you are one devoted dog owner, you'll know you will experience barking, whining and howling at any time. It would be totally impossible and unfair to wish to train your puppy to stop barking at all. However, it is really ideal for you, your neighbors, as well as your dog, if barking fits can be placed under control.
Mealtime training
Once my mom owned a Yorkie who loved to steal food. She decided to teach the dog proper behavior, to refrain from stealing food whenever he was tempted. My puppies always have bones that they use for chew toys in plenty, big marrow bones, not tiny ones that might splinter. This way I know what they are chewing on, and the puppies know they are allowed to chew on what I sanction.
Stop dogs jumping the easy way
One of the most common problems dog owners face is when dogs jump. Jumping dogs are can be a nuisance and can even knock people over sometimes. Puppies are usually taught that jumping up is ok from a young age. Most puppies are invited to jump up as many dog owner find this behavior cute and affectionate. A full grown dog however can become a real problem.
Dog behavior questions exposed! Crate training in 5 easy steps
One of the most common dog behavior questions I get all the time is "How do you crate train pets?" Most people make the common mistake of using the crate for punishment and marvel at why they can not get their canine to "voluntarily" go in it when it is required. The object being is: the crate is not for punishment. It is for "sanctuary" and security. Canines are "den" animals and want to feel relaxed and calm when "settled in", not panic-stricken.
