Most of the time, Puppies are adorable, playful, and cuddly; on the other hand, they can be mischievous. What if your new puppy is tearing apart your favorite pair of sneakers. Is your new puppy going potty in your bed; what is your expression when you observe your new puppy's destruction?

Is your puppy an angel when you're around, but the devil emerges when you're gone?

Maybe you thought discipline was for kids, but if you want a dog you can live with, you'll need to put on your Puppy Parent hat and learn how to punish your dog. But before you get started, be sure you're making the most acceptable strategy possible. You're ready to start regulating those negative puppy behaviors like a pro once you've learned the basics of doggie discipline.

Basic Puppy Training

You're not alone if you feel like your puppy issues have you at your wit's end. Fortunately, if you appropriately reward and punish your puppy, these habits should be quickly curtailed and dealt with. We'll go over some of the significant difficulties in greater depth later, but first, let's go over some fundamental puppy discipline dos and don'ts.

Be dependable.

If you tell Skip not to bark at the neighbors on Tuesday but then let it slip on Wednesday, your dog will be confused and won't acquire the desired behavior. Giving in "just this once" will only perpetuate the undesirable behavior, resulting in a puppy problem that becomes a dog problem (and staying your problem).

Be on time.

Only deal with a problem if you catch your dog in the act. When you admonish a puppy for chewing through the screen door five minutes later, they won't comprehend why you're upset.

 Reinforce with positive reinforcement

It's just as vital to discourage bad puppy behavior from promoting good conduct. Praise is a fantastic approach to reward your dog for good behavior, including praise, treats, petting, and playtime. Reward your puppy, pet them, and lavish them with praise whenever they accomplish anything you enjoy.

Positive reinforcement is critical in ensuring that they understand what you expect. to congratulate them on a job well done, you can use a clicker or a vocal cue like "yay!" When you told Dixie to stop barking, did she comply? Dixie, go! Give her something to eat. Did Duke use the restroom outside? That's fantastic! Tell him what a wonderful young man he is.

 Allow for timeouts

It turns out that timeouts aren't simply for misbehaving children! Sometimes known as "isolation," timeouts can teach naughty puppies valuable lessons. Timeouts are most successful when used in reaction to actions such as leaping upon humans, nipping, mouthing, and various forms of aggression.

The ideal method to discipline your dog with timeouts is to give them a kind, verbal signal such as Oops! and then leave the room (if you are alone) or guide them to a location where they will be secluded from other people and dogs. Crates can also be used as a timeout zone. A timeout should last no more than a few minutes.

Do not stare, drag, or restrain your dog.

Threatening behavior causes your dog to fear or challenge you, while physical manipulation causes them to defend themselves. Neither approach leads to the desired result, and even if these methods bring your puppy to submissiveness today, they may lead to repressed aggression in the future. The problem is that all dogs have a breaking point, even the best-trained and well-behaved ones.

A firm "no" from you sends the message to your dog that their behavior is unacceptable, but yelling or physical hostility will scare them. Dogs are oblivious that these responses are focused on specific conduct and misinterpret them as threats to themselves.

It may cause your dog to dread you, which is the exact opposite of what you want. It can also make your dog believe that they can never make a mistake, making them nervous about your reaction. The most accessible approach to showing your dissatisfaction is vocalizing it or physically removing yourself from the situation, such as bringing your dog outdoors. A competent puppy parent and trainer should signal authority without losing their calm.

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Don't use physical punishment as a deterrent.

Although this was once recommended to teach a pack leader dog, it is no longer the most effective training method. When you employ physical punishment on your dog, you're teaching him that violence is a valid mode of communication. If you don't want your dog to bite, punishing them for biting isn't going to help. Punishment can only lead to tension, fear, and hostility.

While a slap on the nose or a Scruff Shake might get Rover to quit a bad habit, too much discipline could change him from a naughty puppy to a very distressed canine.

Furthermore, experts are beginning to discourage using measures like collar jerks and electric fences, as they have been shown to fail to produce long-term behavioral change. An electric fence may deter the dog, but it may also grow extremely worried.

Do not yell or scream.

What's the best way to discipline your puppy? Puppies pick up on our signals, so if we have an anxious or out-of-control tone of voice, they will become anxious and hyperactive. If your puppy is noisy or angry, it may seem natural that they will pay more attention to your directions, but dog trainers recommend using a calm yet forceful tone instead.

Barking

Dogs, especially puppies, are prone to barking, whimpering, and other forms of vocalization. Excessive barking, on the other hand, is both obnoxious and improper. Dogs, like toddlers, use vocalization to convey a range of signals. When dealing with vocalization, first think about the most likely cause and respond accordingly.

Puppies may vocalize to indicate boredom, excitement, nervousness, attract attention,warn, or react to other canines. Depending on the cause, the most effective method for decreasing puppy barking is either a harsh scolding ("No.") or withholding attention. If boredom is a recurring problem, consider purchasing a pet camera with a reward dispenser to keep your new pet entertained while you are gone.

Chewing

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Chewing, like barking, is normal behavior for dogs. The issue arises when they chew stuff they shouldn't be chewing. This is mainly related to teething or curiosity in pups, but boredom or worry can cause dogs to gnaw at any age.

The Most Common Puppy Behavior Issues and solutions. 

As a puppy parent, you're probably aware of puppy issues like jumping on or nipping people, barking improperly, pooping or urinating indoors, and chewing on furniture or other household things or can expect to be. This aspect of puppy ownership might be more complicated than enjoyable. Here are some of the most typical issues that new puppy parents face, as well as what to do about them:

Biting or nipping

Often, nipping and biting aren't meant to be hostile. Puppies frequently use their lips to investigate their surroundings, but your dog may develop some risky behaviors if this continues.

As a pet parent, you should never yank your hand away from a nipping puppy, encouraging  the puppy to continue playing. Instead, say "ouch" loudly and gently pull his mouth away from your hand. If your dog refuses to settle down, gently roll them over onto their back and hold them there until they do.

The idea is to teach your puppy that nipping can be painful and provide no beneficial results. Avoid putting your hands in your puppy's mouth when playing with them, which may encourage them to nip.

A puppy gnawing on a bone

You undoubtedly want to know how to convince your dog to quit eating anything in sight, regardless of why. The best remedy is to tell your puppy that its behavior is inappropriate with a firm order, and then give it something lovely to chew on instead of your sofa – a bone or chew toy should suffice.

Anxiety about being apart

That's really nice that your puppy misses you! Until you return home to discover your furniture scratched and your neighbors were grumbling about how loud he was all day. It's possible that separation anxiety is to blame if your puppy acts "bad" while you're gone. The dog will display indicators if this is the case shows signs of worry as you prepare to leave, and will usually begin acting up 15-45 minutes later.

The good news is that this behavior will typically fade over time as your new dog learns that you will always return. Meanwhile, tools like interactive pet cameras and crates help keep your furry buddy out of mischief while you're away.

In the House Pooping and Peeing

This is the stinkiest of all the puppy training obstacles and perhaps the one you're most eager to overcome. The good news is that housebreaking your dog is relatively simple, though it necessitates some self-control.

The first step is to create a feeding and outdoor regimen for your puppy. Because the digestive system of dogs is quite regular, you may expect your puppy to need to go potty within 5-30 minutes of eating. Other potty rituals (for example, first thing in the morning) can assist your puppy in learning to go outside.

While you're out of the house, you can utilize crate breaking as a midway step until your puppy is completely housebroken. If your puppy recognizes their crate as its "den," they are less likely to soil it.  Keeping your puppy in a crate while you're gone from home is a terrific way to avoid unpleasant surprises.

It's critical to promote excellent behavior with rewards or praise during the housebreaking process while avoiding outbursts of annoyance or retaliation for mishaps. If your puppy has already peed or pooped in the house, they will be perplexed as to why you are punishing them when you discover it.

You can divert their attention if you discover them squatting in the house with a stern "NO!" for long enough to get them outside.

After a few weeks of housebreaking, if your puppy continues to urinate or defecate in the house, have them inspected by a veterinarian to make sure there isn't an underlying health problem. You may also receive vet aid online using an online veterinarian service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer all of your pet-related inquiries in just a few clicks.

Last but not least

Puppies can be a handful, but with the proper training, your new furry friend can develop behaviors that will keep you happy and secure. With the option to communicate remotely with your pet, you can always praise positive behaviors and prevent negative ones, keeping them entertained and out of danger, wishing you luck, and, a successful training session.