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This article was co-written by David Levin. David Levin is the owner of Citizen Hound, a dog walking company in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 9 years of experience training and walking dogs, David’s company was named “Best Dog Walker SF” by Beast of the Bay in 2019, 2018 and 2017. Citizen Hound was also ranked by the SF Examiner. is the #1 dog walking company and was listed on the A-List in 2017, 2016, 2015. Citizen Hound prides itself on its customer service, care skills and reputation.
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Puppies will have to learn a lot of things as they grow up. That means puppies sometimes misbehave as they explore boundaries and learn which ones are. You need to learn how to respond to those behaviors as well as reward and encourage good behaviors. Taking the time to discipline your puppy will help your dog become a good dog.
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Responding to bad behavior
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Start early and be consistent. You should start disciplining your puppy as soon as you bring it home. Puppies learn very quickly and need to be told what actions are unacceptable in your home. You also need to show consistency when responding to bad behavior, or your dog will get confused, and it will become more difficult to prevent these behaviors. [1] X Research Source
- For example, when a puppy barks at the neighbors and you command it to stop. Then it starts barking at the postman but you don’t say anything. As such, your dog won’t know for sure when he shouldn’t bark, which will likely make him bark whenever he wants.
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Use reward training to encourage rewarded behaviors. Reward training uses discipline to help puppies understand when a behavior is wrong. Any reaction from the owner can be a reward in the dog’s mind, so it is advisable to ignore the bad behavior completely. However, if the puppy engages in a self-rewarding behavior (like chewing on a shoe because he enjoys it, for example) this will not work. In this case, a short and affectionate statement would be more appropriate. When your puppy engages in behavior that you don’t like, simply say “No” or something similar in a disapproving tone. Teach him, don’t scold him.
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Ignore bad behaviors when they’re not meant for self-reward. When your puppy tries to get your attention by barking, jumping, or biting your finger, it’s best to ignore it. Guess what it wants when it does bad behavior to decide when you need to do it. If it jumps on you when you get home, it probably wants attention. If you’re not paying attention, the dog will know he needs to act differently. Gradually, the puppy will learn that only good behavior will receive your attention and love. [2] X Research Source
- For example, if your puppy starts barking at you, turn away and ignore it. The dog will understand that it gets nothing for it.
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Distract and redirect the puppy’s attention. Get the puppy’s attention by making a loud noise. You can clap your hands and firmly say “no” when you catch it doing unwanted behavior, such as chewing on your shoes or squatting to pee on the carpet. Displeased noises and tones will distract your dog from what he is doing. Then redirect its attention to the behavior you want. [3] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- For example, if your dog is urinating in the wrong place, pick it up and immediately take it to the toilet you have designated.
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Use quarantine effectively. If your puppy is behaving badly, you need to isolate him from whatever is causing the behavior and move him to another environment. You can put it in a quiet room in your house, away from all distractions, or take it out into the yard. Let it “self-reflect” for about 10 to 30 seconds, then take it out of quarantine and act like nothing happened if it doesn’t do the behavior anymore (like no more barking). If the dog continues the behavior, you need to wait until it stops. [4] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Respond to bad behavior promptly and consistently. As soon as you see the puppy behaving badly, take it to the quarantine. Make sure it does the same thing every time it makes a mistake.
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Teach your puppy to stop barking. Ignore its barking. If the dog is just trying to get your attention, it will soon stop barking. But if it continues to bark even though you’re not paying attention, find the cause and eliminate it. For example, if the dog barks at traffic outside the window, pull the blinds down. If it still won’t stop barking, you should move it to another room for a few minutes. [5] X Research Sources
- You can also get your dog to stop fixing by giving him something to chew on, such as a toy string.
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Prevent puppies from biting. Puppies are very naughty and need to know the limits when they start to be rough. As soon as the puppy bites, cry “a”. Ignore it for about 20 seconds after it releases your hand. When you do, the dog will know that you don’t approve of rough play. [6] X Research Source
- Avoid pulling your hand away when the puppy bites. It will think you are still playing and will continue to chase.
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Avoid violent punishments. Research shows that violent punishment (such as hitting, kicking, yelling, or glaring) actually makes dogs more aggressive. [7] X Research Source Never use violence to correct a puppy’s behavior.
- Violent punishment can hurt and destroy your relationship with your dog. [8] X Research Sources
Encourage good behavior
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Understand what motivates your dog. Puppies are highly social animals. They want your attention and love, even if it’s just a glance, talk to them in a cheerful tone, give them a special toy, pat and cuddle them, or give them delicious food. . Notice what your puppy likes best. Immediately reward the puppy for good behavior so he will have a positive association with that behavior.
- Be consistent when you reinforce good behavior in a positive way. Puppies will quickly learn which behaviors are appreciated by you and which ones don’t get much of your attention. [9] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
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Build a schedule of activities. Puppies want to know what to expect. Develop a daily routine with specific times for eating, going to the bathroom, walking, and exercising. That way, the puppy will know what to do next and what to expect. [10] X Research Source
- A specific schedule will help regulate your dog’s behavior. For example, if the dog knows it’s time to go for a walk after a meal, it may save energy for that.
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Assert your ownership. Puppies will be more respectful and obedient if you clearly demonstrate your authority. To do that, give orders in a stern tone. In addition to training, you also need to ask the dog to obey orders. For example, make it sit and wait for a while before you feed it.
- Give the puppy time to follow commands. If the dog doesn’t seem to respond to your commands, don’t give in and give up. You need to let your puppy know he must listen and follow commands. Show your authority with a calm and assertive attitude. [11] X Research Source
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Teach your puppy to go to the toilet in the right place . When developing a schedule, be sure to include regular potty time for your puppy. For example, going to the bathroom is the first thing to do in the morning, 15 to 20 minutes after eating, and often after a lunch break or playtime. Your dog will understand when is the right time to go to the bathroom, and this will help reduce the risk of an incident. [12] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- You can start by training your dog not to defecate in the crate if you don’t plan on taking him outside.
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Dog training . Teach your puppy basic commands (like “come over,” “sit,” “still”). That way, when you see a puppy behaving badly, you can immediately redirect its attention. For example, when you see it run up and jump on someone, you can quickly ask it to “come over”. The dog will stop jumping on the person and run back to you. [13] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Teaching your puppy a few basic commands will also help keep him safe. If the puppy is about to do something dangerous, like run into the street, you can command him to “sit” or “shut up” to run to him.
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Find help. If you’ve been patient with your dog but it’s still not responding or responding to commands, seek help. You can ask your veterinarian to refer you to a professional dog trainer or an animal behavior specialist.
- You can also enroll your puppy in an expert-led training class. You will learn some helpful tips and your dog will begin to understand what you want him to do when training at home. [14] X Research Source
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This article was co-written by David Levin. David Levin is the owner of Citizen Hound, a dog walking company in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 9 years of experience training and walking dogs, David’s company was named “Best Dog Walker SF” by Beast of the Bay in 2019, 2018 and 2017. Citizen Hound was also ranked by the SF Examiner. is the #1 dog walking company and was listed on the A-List in 2017, 2016, 2015. Citizen Hound prides itself on its customer service, care skills and reputation.
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