Proper Poodle Training: How To Go About It

Written by Lisa A Collins on August 21st, 2008
by Lisa A Collins

The Poodle breed is really fantastic and make perfect family pets. They are affectionate, energetic and loving, but they can also be quite stubborn and domineering. Poodle training is very important, as is training with any other breed of dog. It is particularly important when dealing with this breed however because the owner needs to teach the dog to be less dominant and to understand that they, and not the dog, are the one in charge.

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.

When it comes to Poodle training, having a kind and gentle demeanor is going to be one of the most important things that an owner can do. Poodles respond much better to positive reinforcement than to negativity and anger, so the owner should make sure not to raise their voice or lash out at the dog, but rather stay calm and have patience.

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.

Take your puppy to the litter box every couple of hours or whenever you see signs of needing to go, such as excessive sniffing or circling. After an accident, put the puppy in the litter box for just a moment immediately and clean up the mess. Becoming upset and yelling or striking the puppy will not aid in any training.

After a while your dog will understand to use the litter box on its own. Successful Poodle litter box training also requires a lot of praise, reinforcing proper use of the litter box. A pat on the head along with verbal praise goes along way when housebreaking. Yelling or striking a dog is always abuse and is counter productive to any training, fear is not the same thing as respect.

Poodle litter box training is often not the easiest thing, but definitely worth it. Training can be a positive and fun experience rather than one that is dreaded. Think of training as an opportunity to spend time with your dog. The bonding time is priceless and both the dog and trainer get a feeling of accomplishment. Keep your sense of humor to help you get through the process and know that soon you will not have to worry about accidents on the carpet.

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