Poodle Training: The Basics, Poodle Training Tips And Tricks

by Lisa A Collins

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.

It is important that Poodles are trained while they are still young, as early on in their lives as possible. Also, there are certain tips and tricks that an owner can keep in mind however when it comes to training their Poodle, especially when deciding on Poodle litter box training.

There are a few different things that are important for an owner to remember when getting started with Poodle training. Poodles are often difficult to train because they are very stubborn and often very dominant as well, but it can be done. One of the most important tips here is to be firm but gentle. Yelling and getting angry at the dog is not going to help any, as they respond much better to positive reinforcement and not to frustration.

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.

Fill the litter box with paper litter or just shredded paper because regular kitty litter can make a Poodle sick and should not be used. Take the puppy to the litter box every few hours or is the puppy gives signals of having to go potty.

It is then just a matter of time before your dog is using the litter box on its own. With a lot of praise Poodle litter box training can go rather quickly. Verbal praise and a pat on the head each time your dog successfully uses the litter box will reinforce continued use. Never yell or strike your Poodle, this is abuse and is never an effective training technique.

The bottom line is that although Poodle litter box training can definitely be trying and take a bit of time, the results will be well worth it. Keeping your sense of humor will help you through Poodle litter box training. You will be happy when you no longer have to worry about accidents on the carpet and your dog will be happy knowing the right place to go potty. Training is a great time for bonding with your pet and is the responsibility of every pet owner.

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Lisa A Collins on August 21st 2008 in Home

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