The arrival of a puppy at home is undoubtedly a wonderful moment for the whole human family, in fact, it is the expectation of an animal that will become one more member of our house.
Before making this decision, it is important that you understand that the priority is to meet the needs of your pet and not that your pet meets your own needs, so it is essential that the arrival of a puppy at home is also a fairly positive experience for the dog.
- To avoid physical and behavioral problems during the growth of the puppy and.
- Also in adulthood.
- In this article of Animal Expert we will show you the most common errors when teaching your puppy.
- So that you try to avoid them as much as possible.
This is a cruel and very serious mistake. About a month and a half of its life, the puppy begins to wear naturally and gradually, usually ending completely when the dog reaches two months of age.
Failure to comply with the natural weathe period due to impatience with the arrival of the puppy is a clear symptom that the needs of the animal are not taken into account, but that the desire of the owner is a priority.
Premature weasing not only has negative consequences on the puppy’s immune system, but also on the socialization of the puppy, because it is not the human family that starts the period of education, but the mother. We recommend that you never adopt puppies less than two months old.
We want to give all kinds of attention to the puppy with treats, caresses and games, we want to stimulate him in the best possible way so that he grows enjoying a state of complete well-being. These interactions are fundamental, but every time the dog is awake.
It is a very common mistake (and typical when there are young children at home) that alters the dog’s sleep to start the activities mentioned above and this causes a disturbance of their body, because the puppies sleep a lot because they are in the middle of growth and need all the energy available. Therefore, disturbing the puppy’s sleep is one of the usual mistakes when teaching a puppy that has the worst impact on their well-being, so you should avoid it.
Until 3 months, a puppy can sleep 18 to 20 hours a day and, if you want to take care of it and educate it properly, it is essential to respect this rest time.
A human baby needs arms and continuous contact with his mother, but a puppy is not a baby and, unfortunately, many people still do not understand it and treat their dog as if it were a small child.
A puppy needs a lot of care, but that does not include the fact that you have to cradle it in our arms, it annoys you and creates a feeling of insecurity because it loses its support by not being in contact with the ground.
Another mistake related to the humanization of the dog is taking a nap with a dog, that is to let him sleep with us. During the first few nights, the puppy will need a very comfortable and warm space and it may be necessary to have a soft light and a hot water bag to feel good, but you do not have to let it sleep in your bed. If you don’t want to sleep with your dog when you’re an adult, don’t put him in bed while he’s a puppy.
Of all dog lovers, we can say that this is the most common mistake, regardless of the vital stage in which our animal is located.
If you want your dog to follow a homemade diet (with the prior advice of a canine nutrition specialist), if you want your dog to diet and reward him sporadically his good deeds with human food, the better. But feeding it when the human family eats is a very serious mistake.
Very simple, it will favor the development of overweight and obesity in the adult phase of the dog, since in addition to its usual food and edible prices, we usually give our food while we eat, so it is easy to eat in excess calories a day. . Ideally, your puppy should have its own meal schedule and be respected.
Of all the mistakes related to canine education, this is one of the most dangerous, if you want to teach your puppy well, you must understand something very basic: the dog should not be reprimanded for his mistakes, but rewarded for what he does well. . This practice is known as positive reinforcement and all your puppy’s education should be based on this system. Otherwise, you can develop fears in your puppy and repent in the future for observing distant, insecure and evasive behavior.
The socialization of the dog is essential to have a pet with a balanced character and can be defined as the process by which the dog comes into contact with humans, other dogs and animals. Not spending time socializing can cause many problems over time, but it is also equally dangerous to socialize the dog.
If we want to expose our puppy to new stimuli, we must do it gradually and carefully, because if these stimuli are massive and also do not result in a positive experience, it will be very difficult for the puppy to mature properly.
In addition, poor socialization or socialization in the wrong direction, can lead our dog to become reactive, scared or simply not able to communicate with other dogs.
One of the usual mistakes when raising a puppy is precisely not to educate him as he deserves. Remember that he doesn’t know how to behave and that he only understands human language. You should be patiently taught where to urinate and what you can and can’t bite. If we do not do this type of education from the beginning, it is likely that in the future our dog will not be able to behave.
Finally, we must remind you that it will be essential for your puppy to start training when he is between 4 and 6 months old, which is when he will learn better and most effectively. It will be essential for your safety to teach you the basic instructions of your dog. If you do not teach him the orders, in addition to not being able to communicate with him, he puts his safety at risk if the guide ever breaks.
If you want to read articles similar to, we recommend that you go to our Basic Training section.