It is important for your dog to trust and respect you and feel secure. A dog should feel that his new home is a safe and dependable place. Dogs enjoy spending time with their families. A dog usually appreciates an owner who will love, lead and protect them.
It is helpful if your Poodle understands the house rules. Here are some examples of some common house rules:
Being polite with people: you may want to teach the dog to sit, instead of jumping up on people when greeting them.
Discourage chewing of furniture and other items: As a new owner you may want to provide safe and appropriate chew toys and routinely spend time with your dog so he is not bored.
You may want to discourage excessive barking for attention.
Good house training habits are also very important for your Poodle.
A dog may be more calm and relaxed when he knows what is expected of him. The following factors are very important when training a dog: attention, consistency, repetition, patience, love, rewards and understanding.
Spending quality time with your dog is very important. Here are a few ideas:
You can enjoy walks together with your Poodle.
You may wish to take your dog on errands with you, if possible.
You may want to let him sit with you while you watch TV or chat with friends on the phone.
You can provide a special place for your dog to sleep, like a nice dog bed.
Maybe you can get into the daily habit of brushing his coat, while he sits nice for you.
Dogs usually respond well to a daily routine schedule. A good schedule may help him stay relaxed and confident.
Hopefully, some of these things may help you develop a nice relationship with your Poodle. Reward your dog when he has done something right. You may want to reward him with lots of positive praise, a favorite treat, or some nice play time.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Finding a Reputable Veterinarian for Your New Puppy or Adult Dog
Maybe you recently adopted a new puppy or an adult dog and you need to find a veterinarian. Or possibly you just moved to a new town because you just got married or you needed to relocate for a new job. Are you looking for a good veterinarian? A new Poodle puppy will probably need a check up soon after coming into your family. It is a good idea to find a veterinarian before you bring your new puppy home. You may wish to read Searching for a veterinarian: The essential checklist: "The essential steps you should take to find the right veterinarian for your dog".
Here is a helpful list of some important things to think about when looking for a new veterinarian.
1.You may wish to contact your local Humane Society or animal shelter and ask if they can give you a list of veterinarians in your area.
2.Talk to other dog owners that happen to live in your neighborhood about their veterinarian. You can ask a friend, a dog groomer or even a pet sitter for a good recommendation.
3.The phone book is a good resource of information. You can easily search for Veterinarians and Animal Hospitals.
4.You can also do a search online for local veterinarians in your area.
5.It is important to check if the veterinarian has a membership in the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
6.If you happen to be looking for a specialist, you may want to check if the vet is board certified in the specialty you are interested in for your pet's needs.
Once you have narrowed down your search for a veterinarian, there are some questions to think about at this point.
1. Do you have a flexible schedule that would allow you to go to an office appointment during the morning or afternoon hours of the day? What are the veterinarian's regular office hours? Is the office open on Saturdays or open in the evenings a few days a week? It may be very important to know if there are after-hour emergency services available.
2.Do you mind driving a little distance across town to get to a good veterinarian or would you prefer an office nearby?
3.How many veterinarians are actually in the office practice?
4.Do they routinely offer any boarding services?
5.Does the veterinarian have any areas of specialty in his practice?
6.Are services like x-rays, bloodwork or other diagnostics done in their office?
7.What is their normal procedure for scheduling appointments in advance for your pet?
8.What forms of payment are accepted and do their fees fit your financial budget at this time?
Next, you may want to schedule a visit to meet the office staff and learn about their specific policies. You can check to see if the office is clean and if the receptionists and assistants appear caring and knowledgeable. It may be helpful to know if they offer products like specialty dog food or items that are routinely used for grooming purposes, like specific dog shampoos.
Hopefully, this information will be of some help to you when you are looking for a veterinarian to take the very best care of your Poodle! You many also want to read this informative article: Choosing a Veterinarian : The Humane Society of the United States.
Here is a helpful list of some important things to think about when looking for a new veterinarian.
1.You may wish to contact your local Humane Society or animal shelter and ask if they can give you a list of veterinarians in your area.
2.Talk to other dog owners that happen to live in your neighborhood about their veterinarian. You can ask a friend, a dog groomer or even a pet sitter for a good recommendation.
3.The phone book is a good resource of information. You can easily search for Veterinarians and Animal Hospitals.
4.You can also do a search online for local veterinarians in your area.
5.It is important to check if the veterinarian has a membership in the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
6.If you happen to be looking for a specialist, you may want to check if the vet is board certified in the specialty you are interested in for your pet's needs.
Once you have narrowed down your search for a veterinarian, there are some questions to think about at this point.
1. Do you have a flexible schedule that would allow you to go to an office appointment during the morning or afternoon hours of the day? What are the veterinarian's regular office hours? Is the office open on Saturdays or open in the evenings a few days a week? It may be very important to know if there are after-hour emergency services available.
2.Do you mind driving a little distance across town to get to a good veterinarian or would you prefer an office nearby?
3.How many veterinarians are actually in the office practice?
4.Do they routinely offer any boarding services?
5.Does the veterinarian have any areas of specialty in his practice?
6.Are services like x-rays, bloodwork or other diagnostics done in their office?
7.What is their normal procedure for scheduling appointments in advance for your pet?
8.What forms of payment are accepted and do their fees fit your financial budget at this time?
Next, you may want to schedule a visit to meet the office staff and learn about their specific policies. You can check to see if the office is clean and if the receptionists and assistants appear caring and knowledgeable. It may be helpful to know if they offer products like specialty dog food or items that are routinely used for grooming purposes, like specific dog shampoos.
Hopefully, this information will be of some help to you when you are looking for a veterinarian to take the very best care of your Poodle! You many also want to read this informative article: Choosing a Veterinarian : The Humane Society of the United States.
Finding a Good Pet Sitter for Your Poodle
There may come a time for most dog owners when you need to decide exactly what to do if you have to leave your home temporarily for a few days or more and you are unable to bring your dog with you. This situation may happen due to travel requirements for your job, a planned vacation, or it may be due to medical reasons. Maybe you might have to travel out of town to see extended family and you are not able to bring your dog. As a good dog owner, I know you would want to plan for the very best care options for your puppy or adult dog. You may wish to read 6 Steps To Find The Perfect Dog SitterDog Information, Dog Behavior, Dog Diseases - I-Love-Dogs.com.
You may decide to ask your friends who have pets if they know of a very reputable pet sitter. People sometimes ask their dog groomers if they know any names of professional pet sitters. A very good idea may be to check with your veterinarian about what he would recommend for your dog. Possibly your veterinarian can refer you to an excellent boarding facility for your Poodle. But, you may want to talk to him about finding a very reputable pet sitter. You will want to find a pet sitter that you can feel comfortable with and you will want them to be very honest, reliable and knowledgeable about dog care in general.
Before you contact a pet sitter, you may want to carefully prepare a list of the duties and responsibilities that you would like the sitter to fulfill while you are away. This is an ideal time to write down any important information about your pet, such as any medical problems, special requirements (like any necessary medications prescribed by your veterinarian for your dog or special diet). You should write down your veterinarian's phone number in case of an emergency. You will want to definitely include the phone number and the place where you can be reached. You will be able to give the pet sitter your helpful list and discuss these essential things during your first meeting.
Then, if the pet sitter has some questions, he/she will have a good opportunity to ask you in person. You will want to talk about what specific food to feed your dog and how often to feed your dog. You may want to explain where you routinely walk your dog and how often your dog needs to be walked. It may be helpful for your Poodle to have an up-to-date ID tag.
At the appropriate time during your interview meeting you can introduce your dog to the pet sitter and see how well they interact together. The pet sitter may ask you if your dog's vaccinations are up-to-date and how your Poodle behaves when he is out walking around other animals and people.
It can be somewhat stressful for you and your dog, if you are leaving your Poodle for any reason at all. You will probably feel more reassured knowing that you have found a wonderful pet sitter whom you feel that you can trust. You will want to know that your dog will be cared for in a safe and comfortable manner while you are away.
You may decide to ask your friends who have pets if they know of a very reputable pet sitter. People sometimes ask their dog groomers if they know any names of professional pet sitters. A very good idea may be to check with your veterinarian about what he would recommend for your dog. Possibly your veterinarian can refer you to an excellent boarding facility for your Poodle. But, you may want to talk to him about finding a very reputable pet sitter. You will want to find a pet sitter that you can feel comfortable with and you will want them to be very honest, reliable and knowledgeable about dog care in general.
Before you contact a pet sitter, you may want to carefully prepare a list of the duties and responsibilities that you would like the sitter to fulfill while you are away. This is an ideal time to write down any important information about your pet, such as any medical problems, special requirements (like any necessary medications prescribed by your veterinarian for your dog or special diet). You should write down your veterinarian's phone number in case of an emergency. You will want to definitely include the phone number and the place where you can be reached. You will be able to give the pet sitter your helpful list and discuss these essential things during your first meeting.
Then, if the pet sitter has some questions, he/she will have a good opportunity to ask you in person. You will want to talk about what specific food to feed your dog and how often to feed your dog. You may want to explain where you routinely walk your dog and how often your dog needs to be walked. It may be helpful for your Poodle to have an up-to-date ID tag.
At the appropriate time during your interview meeting you can introduce your dog to the pet sitter and see how well they interact together. The pet sitter may ask you if your dog's vaccinations are up-to-date and how your Poodle behaves when he is out walking around other animals and people.
It can be somewhat stressful for you and your dog, if you are leaving your Poodle for any reason at all. You will probably feel more reassured knowing that you have found a wonderful pet sitter whom you feel that you can trust. You will want to know that your dog will be cared for in a safe and comfortable manner while you are away.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Helping A Poodle Stay Calm and Relaxed When Going to the Veterinarian
The Poodle’s visits to the vet can be calm and pleasant. There are some helpful ideas to make the experience a positive one. Taking your dog to the vet isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A little planning ahead can help to make the trip much easier. You may want to have your dog go to the bathroom before getting into the car to go to the vet's office. (Some offices have a place outside the building where you can take the dog if he needs to go to the bathroom.)
You may wish to bring a favorite dog toy or the dog's favorite blanket for him to have in the car when you are riding to the vet's office. Having something familiar may help to relax him. Many people use a dog leash or dog carrier when they take their dog into the office. It is helpful to give your dog praise for his good behavior while he is in the vet's office.
If you act like you are confident and in control during the visit you will reassure your Poodle that it’s routine and fine and nothing to get worried about. Keeping your Poodle occupied will take some of the attention away from any other pets, owners, receptionists, assistants, or technicians that may be in the office area.
Occasional praise for being a well behaved dog helps to make it a positive experience. In the examining room if you have conversation with the vet or his assistants, the dog will hopefully feel calm and relaxed.
You may decide to stop by with your Poodle and make an informal visit to your vet's office at another time just to say hello or to purchase a dog supply, like dog shampoo, so that your visits can be associated with routine, positive experiences for your dog.
You may wish to bring a favorite dog toy or the dog's favorite blanket for him to have in the car when you are riding to the vet's office. Having something familiar may help to relax him. Many people use a dog leash or dog carrier when they take their dog into the office. It is helpful to give your dog praise for his good behavior while he is in the vet's office.
If you act like you are confident and in control during the visit you will reassure your Poodle that it’s routine and fine and nothing to get worried about. Keeping your Poodle occupied will take some of the attention away from any other pets, owners, receptionists, assistants, or technicians that may be in the office area.
Occasional praise for being a well behaved dog helps to make it a positive experience. In the examining room if you have conversation with the vet or his assistants, the dog will hopefully feel calm and relaxed.
You may decide to stop by with your Poodle and make an informal visit to your vet's office at another time just to say hello or to purchase a dog supply, like dog shampoo, so that your visits can be associated with routine, positive experiences for your dog.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
How to Help Your Poodle Puppy Sleep Through the Night
If you are bringing home a new Poodle puppy or a new adult dog into your family, you may need some patience and planning to come up with a daily routine for your puppy to help him sleep throughout the night, so that you will both feel rested and happy. Every dog needs their own safe and comfortable place to sleep.
This may be a very exciting time if you are bringing home a new puppy or new adult dog into your family! You may have decided already on exactly what dog supplies you want to have on hand, like feeding dishes, appropriate puppy or dog food and treats, collar and leash and maybe a very nice dog bed. You may wish to read Dogs & Dog Beds. Another helpful article to read is the following: Why Every Dog Needs a Bed: "Dog beds provide both physical and emotional comfort. HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE".
You may want to have the puppy's bed in a quiet, safe place in the house. A peaceful and comfortable corner or section of the room may be nice. Maybe you will choose a nice, safe, cozy dog bed for the Poodle puppy. You probably will want to pick a special sleeping area for the puppy where there is not much noise that would disturb him.
The puppy may feel a little more confident and secure if he can still see the people in the house from his sleeping area. Just knowing that you are there may help him to stay relaxed and calm. Most puppies in a new home environment may feel somewhat anxious and have a difficult time at first trying to quiet themselves down to sleep for the night. A new puppy may whine to get your attention. Everything may seem so new to your puppy in the beginning until he gets a little used to his new home. He may miss his mom and family litter in the beginning.
The Poodle puppy may enjoy having a favorite, safe dog toy or dog blanket with him for a feeling of familiarity and security. Dogs sometimes instinctively circle around their sleeping place where they are going to sleep. If you want the puppy in his bed at a certain time, you can begin a daily routine schedule and try to have him go to bed around the same time every night, so he gets used to this habit. But, if the Poodle puppy leaves his bed, you can nicely put him back in his bed, so he gets the idea and learns to get comfortable in his special sleeping space.
When the puppy gets accustomed to where his bed is, you may tell him to go into his own bed when you want him to go to sleep at night. Dogs like to know what is expected of them. Hopefully, he will soon learn a nice bedtime routine.
So the Poodle puppy can sleep good at night you may want to allow for adequate and appropriate exercise for the puppy throughout the day. You can plan a routine schedule for meal times for the puppy. Dogs usually respond well to a nice schedule. It may be helpful to get into the habit of some calm, quiet time before the actual bedtime. The puppy may need to go outside to eliminate immediately before bedtime. Providing background sounds, such as a very soft background sound of a TV or radio may calm the puppy down and relax him at night.
A puppy may need to eliminate in the middle of the night. If the puppy needs to go out during the night, he may whine, pace or bark. You can take him outside in a safe manner to eliminate and bring him right back to his sleep area to go back to sleep. He should learn to understand that it is time for sleep and not time to play during the night. The Poodle puppy will learn that his owner is a good leader and he will feel loved and protected. Hopefully, with a few helpful ideas you and your puppy will get sufficient sleep every night and be happy!
This may be a very exciting time if you are bringing home a new puppy or new adult dog into your family! You may have decided already on exactly what dog supplies you want to have on hand, like feeding dishes, appropriate puppy or dog food and treats, collar and leash and maybe a very nice dog bed. You may wish to read Dogs & Dog Beds. Another helpful article to read is the following: Why Every Dog Needs a Bed: "Dog beds provide both physical and emotional comfort. HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE".
You may want to have the puppy's bed in a quiet, safe place in the house. A peaceful and comfortable corner or section of the room may be nice. Maybe you will choose a nice, safe, cozy dog bed for the Poodle puppy. You probably will want to pick a special sleeping area for the puppy where there is not much noise that would disturb him.
The puppy may feel a little more confident and secure if he can still see the people in the house from his sleeping area. Just knowing that you are there may help him to stay relaxed and calm. Most puppies in a new home environment may feel somewhat anxious and have a difficult time at first trying to quiet themselves down to sleep for the night. A new puppy may whine to get your attention. Everything may seem so new to your puppy in the beginning until he gets a little used to his new home. He may miss his mom and family litter in the beginning.
The Poodle puppy may enjoy having a favorite, safe dog toy or dog blanket with him for a feeling of familiarity and security. Dogs sometimes instinctively circle around their sleeping place where they are going to sleep. If you want the puppy in his bed at a certain time, you can begin a daily routine schedule and try to have him go to bed around the same time every night, so he gets used to this habit. But, if the Poodle puppy leaves his bed, you can nicely put him back in his bed, so he gets the idea and learns to get comfortable in his special sleeping space.
When the puppy gets accustomed to where his bed is, you may tell him to go into his own bed when you want him to go to sleep at night. Dogs like to know what is expected of them. Hopefully, he will soon learn a nice bedtime routine.
So the Poodle puppy can sleep good at night you may want to allow for adequate and appropriate exercise for the puppy throughout the day. You can plan a routine schedule for meal times for the puppy. Dogs usually respond well to a nice schedule. It may be helpful to get into the habit of some calm, quiet time before the actual bedtime. The puppy may need to go outside to eliminate immediately before bedtime. Providing background sounds, such as a very soft background sound of a TV or radio may calm the puppy down and relax him at night.
A puppy may need to eliminate in the middle of the night. If the puppy needs to go out during the night, he may whine, pace or bark. You can take him outside in a safe manner to eliminate and bring him right back to his sleep area to go back to sleep. He should learn to understand that it is time for sleep and not time to play during the night. The Poodle puppy will learn that his owner is a good leader and he will feel loved and protected. Hopefully, with a few helpful ideas you and your puppy will get sufficient sleep every night and be happy!
Teaching a Puppy to Sit
You probably know by now that your Poodle is a very intelligent dog. You may want to begin training your dog simple commands such as sit, stay, come and lie down. Positive reinforcement or a reward, such as nice praise or a favorite treat can be very helpful when teaching good behavior or new commands to your Poodle.
Be consistent when training your dog. Remember to keep your Poodle's attention and have some fun during training. Reward your Poodle when he demonstrates the desired behavior that you are teaching him.
You may want to watch this Video on Teaching Puppy to Sit | DailyPuppy.com, a puppy training video which shows a nice demonstration on how to teach a puppy to sit on command. The dog expert works with a Boxer puppy in the video and she shows how to reward good behavior with treats while teaching the puppy how to sit.
In general, it may be helpful to try to maintain a regular daily routine or schedule so that it will be easier for your Poodle to understand what is expected of him. Hopefully, you will both enjoy your quality time together when you are teaching him new commands and having some fun together!
Be consistent when training your dog. Remember to keep your Poodle's attention and have some fun during training. Reward your Poodle when he demonstrates the desired behavior that you are teaching him.
You may want to watch this Video on Teaching Puppy to Sit | DailyPuppy.com, a puppy training video which shows a nice demonstration on how to teach a puppy to sit on command. The dog expert works with a Boxer puppy in the video and she shows how to reward good behavior with treats while teaching the puppy how to sit.
In general, it may be helpful to try to maintain a regular daily routine or schedule so that it will be easier for your Poodle to understand what is expected of him. Hopefully, you will both enjoy your quality time together when you are teaching him new commands and having some fun together!
How To Help a Shy Poodle Become More Social
An important goal for an owner is to have a puppy grow up and mature to be friendly, happy and very well-adjusted for their lifelong emotional well-being. That is why positive socialization is so important for puppies. You want them to feel comfortable in their new world.
Is your Poodle shy? One common reason that a dog may be shy is because he possibly had a lack of exposure to new people, places and things when he was at a young age. You can help your dog at any age to overcome his shyness with lots of love and patience.
Puppyhood is an important period for a dog's development. Positive influence in the early weeks of the puppy's life can be very beneficial. The time before the puppy is 16 weeks old is an important developmental time period when he may be very receptive and influenced by his experiences. Praise and positive reinforcement are so important with socialization and training. Socialization begins on the day your Poodle puppy is born and continues for the rest of his life. Shy dogs may not have experienced many positive opportunities to socialize when they were younger.
I want to mention some ideas to help puppies become well socialized and hopefully prevent them from becoming shy dogs as they mature. If you have a Poodle puppy that shows signs of being shy and he has already had all of his proper vaccinations, you may want to be guided by your veterinarian about when and also how to introduce your puppy to other animals in a safe manner. Once you know that it is fine to socialize your puppy, you may want to gradually introduce your new Poodle puppy to some of your close friends or relatives in a pleasant, supervised manner.
If your puppy seems scared about a certain object or specific person it may be a good idea to introduce that object or person more slowly, and you can try to associate the object or person with something positive, like a favorite treat. If your puppy is afraid of your husband who happens to be tall and speaks in a very loud voice, have your husband offer treats to the puppy.
You may want to get your Poodle puppy comfortable with handling, especially if they may need routine grooming in the future. You can safely and comfortably hold your cute puppy on your lap and help him practice being calm and relaxed with you. Your friends and family can help by gently handling the puppy the proper way. Positive reinforcement for your puppy may include lots of friendly praise and maybe also their favorite treats.
It may be lots of fun to safely take the puppy on short car rides, so he becomes familiar with riding in the car. This positive experience may make it easier for the both of you when you need to go for any future veterinarian office visits.
When the puppy is the appropriate age, you may decide to invite people that you already know that own pets who are friendly, healthy and vaccinated who can come over to your home for a little visit, and with your knowledge and supervision you can work on socializing your Poodle puppy.
If you happen to already have another pet in the home, you may want to make sure that you provide enough individual attention to your new dog to help them develop their own personality.
After your veterinarian says it is safe for you to take the puppy out into the real world, you can safely introduce the puppy to walks in the neighborhood. Your walks together can be so enjoyable for you and your puppy.
If you are patient and consistent with socializing and training your puppy, he will likely be happier and feel comfortable throughout his life. Always remember that praise and positive reinforcement are so important with socialization and training.
I will also mention a few ideas to possibly help an adult dog that seems to be shy and very dependent on his owner. Maybe your Poodle wants to be right with you the majority of the time.
You can help build your dog's confidence and be a good leader by beginning to teach him a few basic commands, such as sit, stay and come. You can give your dog lots of praise as he learns the commands. It is positive reinforcement to reward your dog with treats or verbal praise when he acts with confidence.
A dog may be more calm and relaxed when he knows what is expected of him. The following factors are very important when training a dog: attention, consistency, repetition, patience, love, rewards and understanding.
Dog obedience classes may offer an opportunity for the dog to socialize with people and other dogs in a safe, supervised setting. Some professional dog trainers specialize in helping shy dogs.
Spending quality time with your dog is very important for his mental well-being. Here are a few easy ideas:
You can enjoy walks together.
You may wish to take your dog on errands with you, if possible.
You may want to let him sit with you while you watch TV or chat with friends on the phone.
You can provide a special place for your dog to sleep, like a nice dog bed.
Maybe you can get into the daily habit of brushing his coat, while he sits nice for you.
Dogs usually respond well to a daily routine schedule. A good schedule may help him stay relaxed and confident.
Hopefully, some of these things may help you develop a nice relationship with your dog and build his trust and confidence. Always remember to reward your dog when he has done something right. You may want to reward him with lots of positive praise, a favorite treat, or some nice play time.
Keep training periods short, upbeat and fun. Reward desirable behavior and ignore wrong behavior. Helping your dog feel a sense of accomplishment is a great confidence builder.
Is your Poodle shy? One common reason that a dog may be shy is because he possibly had a lack of exposure to new people, places and things when he was at a young age. You can help your dog at any age to overcome his shyness with lots of love and patience.
Puppyhood is an important period for a dog's development. Positive influence in the early weeks of the puppy's life can be very beneficial. The time before the puppy is 16 weeks old is an important developmental time period when he may be very receptive and influenced by his experiences. Praise and positive reinforcement are so important with socialization and training. Socialization begins on the day your Poodle puppy is born and continues for the rest of his life. Shy dogs may not have experienced many positive opportunities to socialize when they were younger.
I want to mention some ideas to help puppies become well socialized and hopefully prevent them from becoming shy dogs as they mature. If you have a Poodle puppy that shows signs of being shy and he has already had all of his proper vaccinations, you may want to be guided by your veterinarian about when and also how to introduce your puppy to other animals in a safe manner. Once you know that it is fine to socialize your puppy, you may want to gradually introduce your new Poodle puppy to some of your close friends or relatives in a pleasant, supervised manner.
If your puppy seems scared about a certain object or specific person it may be a good idea to introduce that object or person more slowly, and you can try to associate the object or person with something positive, like a favorite treat. If your puppy is afraid of your husband who happens to be tall and speaks in a very loud voice, have your husband offer treats to the puppy.
You may want to get your Poodle puppy comfortable with handling, especially if they may need routine grooming in the future. You can safely and comfortably hold your cute puppy on your lap and help him practice being calm and relaxed with you. Your friends and family can help by gently handling the puppy the proper way. Positive reinforcement for your puppy may include lots of friendly praise and maybe also their favorite treats.
It may be lots of fun to safely take the puppy on short car rides, so he becomes familiar with riding in the car. This positive experience may make it easier for the both of you when you need to go for any future veterinarian office visits.
When the puppy is the appropriate age, you may decide to invite people that you already know that own pets who are friendly, healthy and vaccinated who can come over to your home for a little visit, and with your knowledge and supervision you can work on socializing your Poodle puppy.
If you happen to already have another pet in the home, you may want to make sure that you provide enough individual attention to your new dog to help them develop their own personality.
After your veterinarian says it is safe for you to take the puppy out into the real world, you can safely introduce the puppy to walks in the neighborhood. Your walks together can be so enjoyable for you and your puppy.
If you are patient and consistent with socializing and training your puppy, he will likely be happier and feel comfortable throughout his life. Always remember that praise and positive reinforcement are so important with socialization and training.
I will also mention a few ideas to possibly help an adult dog that seems to be shy and very dependent on his owner. Maybe your Poodle wants to be right with you the majority of the time.
You can help build your dog's confidence and be a good leader by beginning to teach him a few basic commands, such as sit, stay and come. You can give your dog lots of praise as he learns the commands. It is positive reinforcement to reward your dog with treats or verbal praise when he acts with confidence.
A dog may be more calm and relaxed when he knows what is expected of him. The following factors are very important when training a dog: attention, consistency, repetition, patience, love, rewards and understanding.
Dog obedience classes may offer an opportunity for the dog to socialize with people and other dogs in a safe, supervised setting. Some professional dog trainers specialize in helping shy dogs.
Spending quality time with your dog is very important for his mental well-being. Here are a few easy ideas:
You can enjoy walks together.
You may wish to take your dog on errands with you, if possible.
You may want to let him sit with you while you watch TV or chat with friends on the phone.
You can provide a special place for your dog to sleep, like a nice dog bed.
Maybe you can get into the daily habit of brushing his coat, while he sits nice for you.
Dogs usually respond well to a daily routine schedule. A good schedule may help him stay relaxed and confident.
Hopefully, some of these things may help you develop a nice relationship with your dog and build his trust and confidence. Always remember to reward your dog when he has done something right. You may want to reward him with lots of positive praise, a favorite treat, or some nice play time.
Keep training periods short, upbeat and fun. Reward desirable behavior and ignore wrong behavior. Helping your dog feel a sense of accomplishment is a great confidence builder.
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