What One Should Know About Poodle Training

Proper training is important for all dogs, but especially so with Poodles. These are really great dogs, amazing dogs, but if they are not trained properly when they are young they will end up developing poor behavior problems, such as barking incessantly and chewing destructively. They will attack shoes, clothing and other things around the home if they are not trained.

There are of course professional dog trainers who will come into the home and help train the dog, but owners should realize that the Poodle training process is a great opportunity to spend time with and bond with their dog, and this should definitely be taken advantage of.

There are a few great tips in particular that are helpful for Poodle training. Basic dog obedience should be the first step, and then as the dog makes progress the owner can add in more lessons. The come command is one of the first and most important lessons that an owner should teach their dog, and to do this the owner needs to order the dog to “Come!” and right after they have given the command they need to pull the dog towards them and praise them. Praising the dog both verbally and physically is very important because this is going to make sure that the dog understands that they have done well.

For the stay command the owner needs to instead put their hand out flat in front of the dog, with the palm facing upwards. Then they need to tell the dog to “Stay!” and step in front of them at the same time.

The heel command is also easy to teach and to begin the owner needs to tell them to “Heel!” while walking out with the foot closest to the dog. It is important to make sure that the dog’s head is level at the legs while walking otherwise jerk the dog into this position. Poodles more than any other breed need to be taught things repetitively, so missing even a day of Poodle training can make them forget everything that they have already been taught.

One of the most important tips an owner needs to remember when it comes to Poodle training is to be repetitive. Most dogs are forgetful but the Poodle is especially so, and so more than ever it is important that the owner be consistent with their training to stave off future Poodle problem behaviors. Even by missing just a day of training can leave the dog confused and they may even forget everything that they have already learned.

Any owner, who feels uncomfortable training their dog or simply does not have the time or knowledge that is necessary, should absolutely consider hiring a professional dog trainer to help out here. Of course there is going to be a cost for these services but it will be more than worth it to have a polite and well-mannered dog.

It is also very important to make sure that there are no distractions around while training the dog, such as toys and food, because then the dog will not be able to focus and this will make training them a great deal more difficult. Owners should also remember that there are many wonderful professional dog trainers out there who will be able to help out here and make sure that the dog is properly trained.