Most dogs seem to understand simple words such as sit, fetch, stay, eat, outside, ride and treat. Dogs are intelligent animals and studies have shown that dogs can understand words and gestures. Researchers that study canine intelligence have found that dogs may understand over 100 words or more. I also recently read that dogs may possibly be able to count. You may read the following article entitled Dogs' Intelligence On Par With Two-year-old Human, Canine Researcher Says for more information.
Dogs may respond to what they associate the word with. A dog may understand what the word “beef” is because when he was learning the word he would actually get a piece of beef when you said the word. Dogs can associate a word with a specific object or an action or event, such as going out or taking a ride in the car.
Another way that dogs seem to understand us is through our body language. Studies have shown that dogs pick up on human gestures or our tone of voice. It is not only important about what you say to your Poodle, but also how you say it that will help you to communicate. Your pet may be sensitive to your tone of voice. Dogs can usually understand whether you are speaking to them in a happy, sad or angry manner.
Dogs can be very good visual learners like when they learn commands with hand signals in training. Dogs can recognize people's facial expressions. Smiling when you are happy with your dog's training may be a positive reward for your Poodle. If your body language matches what you are trying to communicate to your Poodle it may easier for him to learn and understand.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Socializing Your New Poodle Puppy
Socialization is so important for your Poodle puppy. You will want your puppy to feel comfortable in his new world. Your goal may be to have your Poodle puppy grow up and mature to be friendly, happy and well-adjusted for their lifelong emotional well-being.
It is helpful for puppies to learn how to cope with their environment, (which includes people, animals, places and things), in a healthy and positive way throughout their lifetime. You will want your puppy's socialization experiences to be positive.
A puppy is usually very eager to explore their new environment. Puppyhood is an important period for your 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.
Until your puppy has had all of his proper vaccinations, you may want to be guided by your veterinarian about socialization. You may wish to consult your veterinarian about when and also how to introduce your Poodle 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 puppy to some of your close friends or relatives in a pleasant, supervised manner. Your puppy can learn to get accustomed to people who are quiet or talkative, young (active), or old (possibly more inactive).
If your Poodle 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 grandfather who happens to be tall and speaks in a very loud voice, have your grandfather 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 Poodle 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 Poodle 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 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 puppy to help them develop their own personality.
You can also gradually introduce your puppy to a variety of items and sounds that are routinely around the house so they become a little familiar to them. Some sounds that may be new to your Poodle puppy are the following:
Doorbell ringing
Telephone ringing
TV and radio
Any music playing
Computer noises
Video games
Vacuum cleaner
Sound from a hair dryer, blender, or fan
Noise from a washing machine or dish washer
Any noise from your childrens toys
Thunderstorms
Any noise from electric grooming tools, if your dog may need grooming in the future
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 your the neighborhood. Your walks together can be so enjoyable for you and your Poodle puppy.
In summary, 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.
You may also want to read Ask A Vet: How do I ensure my puppy bonds with me?: "By spending time with him".
It is helpful for puppies to learn how to cope with their environment, (which includes people, animals, places and things), in a healthy and positive way throughout their lifetime. You will want your puppy's socialization experiences to be positive.
A puppy is usually very eager to explore their new environment. Puppyhood is an important period for your 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.
Until your puppy has had all of his proper vaccinations, you may want to be guided by your veterinarian about socialization. You may wish to consult your veterinarian about when and also how to introduce your Poodle 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 puppy to some of your close friends or relatives in a pleasant, supervised manner. Your puppy can learn to get accustomed to people who are quiet or talkative, young (active), or old (possibly more inactive).
If your Poodle 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 grandfather who happens to be tall and speaks in a very loud voice, have your grandfather 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 Poodle 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 Poodle 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 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 puppy to help them develop their own personality.
You can also gradually introduce your puppy to a variety of items and sounds that are routinely around the house so they become a little familiar to them. Some sounds that may be new to your Poodle puppy are the following:
Doorbell ringing
Telephone ringing
TV and radio
Any music playing
Computer noises
Video games
Vacuum cleaner
Sound from a hair dryer, blender, or fan
Noise from a washing machine or dish washer
Any noise from your childrens toys
Thunderstorms
Any noise from electric grooming tools, if your dog may need grooming in the future
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 your the neighborhood. Your walks together can be so enjoyable for you and your Poodle puppy.
In summary, 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.
You may also want to read Ask A Vet: How do I ensure my puppy bonds with me?: "By spending time with him".
Monday, March 15, 2010
Standard Poodles, Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles
There are Standard Poodles, Miniature Poodles and also Toy Poodles. Poodles are known to be very intelligent dogs. They usually enjoy being around people. Maybe you are thinking about getting a nice Poodle puppy for a family pet. The poodle has a number of characteristics that gives it a positive reputation as a very good pet. Poodles are usually loyal, loving and happy companions.
We had a beautiful Miniature Poodle for many years and she had a very pleasant personality. If you would like to learn more about the Poodle breed in general, you may wish to read About Poodles | DailyPuppy.com for some more information.
We had a beautiful Miniature Poodle for many years and she had a very pleasant personality. If you would like to learn more about the Poodle breed in general, you may wish to read About Poodles | DailyPuppy.com for some more information.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Canine Good Citizen Program
The Canine Good Citizen program is an American Kennel Club program to recognize dogs who demonstrate good behavior at home and in public. The Canine Good Citizen program is based on a test administered by certified evaluators. Basic obedience training may help your Poodle prepare for the Canine Good Citizen test. It is helpful if your Poodle is well socialized.
Dogs who pass the test may receive a Canine Good Citizen certificate recorded with the American Kennel Club (AKC). You may check the American Kennel Club website to find an evaluator or an upcoming test near your area.
A few things that are evaluated during the test are appearance and grooming, accepting a friendly stranger and some commands, such as sit, down, stay and come. You can read the following article to learn more about the 10-part Canine Good Citizen test: Who’s A Canine Good Citizen?
Dogs who pass the test may receive a Canine Good Citizen certificate recorded with the American Kennel Club (AKC). You may check the American Kennel Club website to find an evaluator or an upcoming test near your area.
A few things that are evaluated during the test are appearance and grooming, accepting a friendly stranger and some commands, such as sit, down, stay and come. You can read the following article to learn more about the 10-part Canine Good Citizen test: Who’s A Canine Good Citizen?
The Poodle Puppy's Stage of Development at Sixteen to Twenty-Four Weeks (4 – 6 months) of Age
Your Poodle puppy may be more independent and may want to test you or his environment a little more. You may need some patience and be consistent and keep up your training lessons during this developmental stage. Your Poodle puppy may be slightly more brave with his efforts. It is helpful for you to guide and encourage your puppy along.
The Poodle Puppy's Stage of Development at Twelve to Sixteen Weeks (3 – 4 months) of Age
Your Poodle puppy may be at the developmental stage where he is very curious about his new environment. It is so important to puppy proof your house. You may want to read my recent blog post about puppy proofing your house.
At this age, your Poodle puppy may be very dependent on you and may want to be right with you the majority of the time. You can help build your puppy's confidence and be a good leader by beginning to teach him a few basic commands, such as sit, stay and come. You will want to incorporate housetraining for your puppy.
Your Poodle puppy may be in a very good developmental stage to hopefully learn things quickly. You can establish a nice emotional bond with your Poodle puppy. He will learn to feel safe, secure and confident in his new home.
At this age, your Poodle puppy may be very dependent on you and may want to be right with you the majority of the time. You can help build your puppy's confidence and be a good leader by beginning to teach him a few basic commands, such as sit, stay and come. You will want to incorporate housetraining for your puppy.
Your Poodle puppy may be in a very good developmental stage to hopefully learn things quickly. You can establish a nice emotional bond with your Poodle puppy. He will learn to feel safe, secure and confident in his new home.
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