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The Fun Begins
So, now that I have got the serious considerations or puppy training out of the way, I want to put your puppy training in a more entertaining light. The time you train your puppy, feed it, walk it, is a wonderful bonding experience which you will remember for the rest of your life. You will be able to have all sorts of fun with your puppy, so long as you stay consistent.

You will develop a wonderful bond and with your pet, and it will come to trust you. Most puppies are very eager to please and quick to learn, and are energetic, lively and fun. So long as you keep your ‘play dates’ and training sessions structured and safe, they will learn quickly and enjoy learning what you have to teach. They will definitely love being praised, petted, and given rewards.

With dog training, making everything a structured lesson to show your puppy his new world (like the Puppy Rule of 12) helps the to gain confidence and self-esteem. It will also stop him from being bored.

One reason for so many different kinds of behavior problems is because the puppy is bored or lonely, with nobody to play with. It might feel it is not getting enough attention, or having separation anxiety, which is why spending time with your dog is so very important. If they are experiencing any of the above feelings, they can destroy property, go to the toilet in inappropriate places, bark, or show signs of serious distress and upset.

Let your dog know how very proud of him you are any time that he does something worth rewarding, even if it is just something small. The more you praise them, the more likely they will be to continue their good behavior for you.

Have fun with your puppy every day. Try throwing a ball for him to fetch, but make sure that he does give it back, to show that you are the alpha in control. Each time that he brings it back to you and lets you have it, really praise him, or reward him with a treat. I usually keep dry food in a small tin that rattles, and so if he hears the rattling noise he will try to win a treat. This training aid can help you quickly turn your lessons into an enjoyable and non-stressful game for you to play with one another, and is really a fun way for you and your dog to pass some time and help burn up some of his energy to help him sleeps soundly throughout the night.

You and your dog will be much happier thanks to you giving him the attention that he requires, and applying dog training techniques on him every single chance that you do get with him. Keep it fun, but be firm, and he will be even more eager to learn and please. Then he will grow into a well-adjusted, confident dog that everyone will enjoy spending time with.