Puppy Training Information, Tips and Advice https://thehappypuppysite.com/category/puppy-training/ How to find a puppy and raise a happy, healthy dog Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:55:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 How Does Clicker Training Work? https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-does-clicker-training-work/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-does-clicker-training-work/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:44:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=2981 Clicker training works by building an association between a behavior you want to see, and something your dog is motivated by, like a treat or a game. The clicker is a little box with a button that you push which makes a sharp, consistent clicking sound. We call it an […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-does-clicker-training-work/feed/ 3 My Dog Won’t Get In The Car! https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-wont-get-in-the-car/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-wont-get-in-the-car/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:44:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=1738 There are four main reasons that dogs don’t want to get into cars, trucks or other vehicles. It will either be because getting in is not rewarding, that the act of climbing in or the ride is unpleasant, or because they aren’t ready to go home. The last problem, the dog […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/my-dog-wont-get-in-the-car/feed/ 28 12 Places To Socialize A Puppy https://thehappypuppysite.com/12-great-places-to-socialise-your-puppy/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/12-great-places-to-socialise-your-puppy/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:19:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=616 Socializing your new puppy is one of the most important things you’ll do in those early weeks together. But the process will be much more effective if you have a plan, and understand where to socialize a puppy to get the best results. Parks, beaches, superstores and schools are all great […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/12-great-places-to-socialise-your-puppy/feed/ 8 Introducing A Puppy To A Cat https://thehappypuppysite.com/introducing-puppy-to-cat/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/introducing-puppy-to-cat/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:46:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=3964 I’ve introduced a lot of puppies to cats over the years. These have all been working bred dogs with high prey drive, and it has always gone smoothly. I truly believe that any puppy introduced to an adult cat slowly, with planning and preparation, can go on to live happily […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/introducing-puppy-to-cat/feed/ 17 How to Use Your Dog’s Meals As a Training Aid https://thehappypuppysite.com/use-your-dogs-meals-for-training/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/use-your-dogs-meals-for-training/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:44:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=1638 Are you reluctant to train with treats because of the extra calories? It’s an understandable concern many owners have about positive reinforcement training. But there is a very simple way to avoid over feeding your dog while using training treats. Use the dog’s dinner! Contents Snacks vs treats Do dogs […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/use-your-dogs-meals-for-training/feed/ 3 How To Train A Chihuahua https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-train-a-chihuahua/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-train-a-chihuahua/#comments Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:36:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=11798 As the world’s tiniest breed, they are perfectly pocket-sized and make for a fun companion. Especially when you learn how to train a Chihuahua to do cute tricks! There are plenty of Chihuahuas in competitive sports, shows and in movies, proving that they absolutely can be trained to advanced levels. […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-train-a-chihuahua/feed/ 14 Disobedient Dog: What To Do When Your Dog Won’t Obey You https://thehappypuppysite.com/disobedient-dog-what-to-do-when-your-dog-wont-obey-you/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/disobedient-dog-what-to-do-when-your-dog-wont-obey-you/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:39:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=1478 There is no truly disobedient dog, just owners that haven’t been shown how to help them understand or feel motivated. Dogs become disobedient as they become more independent. This is because our increasing expectations of them are often coupled with a failure to provide effective motivation for the behavior we […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/disobedient-dog-what-to-do-when-your-dog-wont-obey-you/feed/ 33 How To Teach A Puppy Not To Bite https://thehappypuppysite.com/biting-puppy/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/biting-puppy/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:50:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=2435 Learning how to teach a puppy not to bite can seem like a big deal, but with my tips and advice you’ll have this problem solved in no time. The puppy biting stage can be tough, especially when you feel like your puppy is attacking you. But I’m going to […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/biting-puppy/feed/ 68 Sending Your Dog Away For Training – Puppy School Pros and Cons https://thehappypuppysite.com/send-dog-away-for-training/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/send-dog-away-for-training/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:31:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=1568 Most people attend puppy school or dog training classes on a weekly visit basis. But it is possible to send your puppy or older dog away for residential training with a professional trainer. Whether that is a good idea or not will depend on your circumstances and what you want […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/send-dog-away-for-training/feed/ 29 How To Train A Naughty Dog: 3 Rules To Help You https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-train-a-naughty-dog-3-rules-to-help-you/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-train-a-naughty-dog-3-rules-to-help-you/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:08:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=1779 When you are struggling with a naughty puppy, or trying to cope with a difficult adult dog, you can feel very alone. It can be difficult to decide what to do next. Or you might find yourself trying to focus on specific aspects of your dog’s behavior, when in fact […] Read More

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