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Puppies and dogs are natural pack animals and most of their behavior reflects that fact. Probably the most essential thing to do when you get a new puppy is to establish your authority. You are the “pack leader” and you must always make sure that your puppy knows that.

Puppies will expend a great quantity of time trying to figure out where they fit into the pecking order. They normally do this by trying to prove their own authority. Some breeds are more assertive than others, for example, the terrier breeds. Some of the other breeds tend to be more submissive naturally.

Once your puppy comes home you need to help him determine his place in the hierarchy. All of the human members of the family unit are above him in the “pecking order” and he needs to be aware of that fact. This is not punishment at all and dogs actually prefer to be compliant to their owners. If your dog is to become happy and well-mannered member of your family unit this hierarchy must be recognized.

A few simple rules will help both of you create this pecking order. If you don’t follow these rules your puppy will be receiving mixed signals and your training will be much more challenging as he will be confused and will not really know what you want and who the domineering party is.

The leader of the pack always eats first. By no means let your puppy eat before you decide to eat or at best do not ever let him see you eat after he does. Make him stay until after you and your family eat if you were planning on eating about the same time or just eat at completely different times. In the beginning you might call your pup to the food and make him wait for you to put it down. You’ll be able to teach him to sit and then put the dish down.

Grooming your puppy can send compelling signals about who is in charge. At the beginning your puppy may whine and wail when you handle him for basic grooming but you must ignore him and be firm on finishing. Continually follow through on what you start because puppies find out very rapidly if you really mean something or not.

The majority of young puppies use their mouths to nip and bite at things when they are very young. This kind of behavior must be stopped at once. Give him a abrupt retort of “No” and a tap if needed. The pack leader never gets nipped and you are the pack leader.

The most important thing with a puppy is to show him that you are the dominant leader of the pack so be careful of games such as “tug’o'war’ where he could show some dominance. You must applaud his good behavior with words and treats and overlook his poor behavior as you begin obedience training. If you follow these simple tips you will have a well-behaved doggie resident.

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Getting a new puppy for a pet is a big decision. Since the majority of dog breeds live between 10 and 15 years this is an obligation that should not be taken without due consideration.

Locating a reputable and well-respected dog breeder should be one of the first steps to take when you make your mind up to get a new pet. The top breeders are committed to their breeds and they do everything they can to avoid health and behavior problems. A good breeder will never intentionally sell you a unhealthy dog.

Before looking at puppies you should try to spend some time with an adult dog of the chosen breed. Talk to breeders, local dog obedience trainers and other owners.

The various breeds all have different personality that you will need to take into reflection. Make sure that the breed that you choose has qualities that you can live with. For example, some dogs shed an enormous quantity and there are some breeds that make a deep wailing noise called “baying”. If you have a predicament with a noisy dog those breeds may not be a good choice for you. Same with the hair, if you cannot bear dog hair on your furnishings you may want to get a different type of dog. Or if your family tends to be quieter and calmer a boisterous little Terrier or a Chihuahua may not fit into your household.

Individuals who work at your neighborhood pet store or veterinarian’s office usually can give you a lot of worthwhile information about the breed you are considering. It is nice to know about possible health issues before you see the cute puppies.

Particular breeds also have innate and precise potential ailments. They could be prone to a range of genetic problems like cleft palate, hip dysplasia or heart disease.

The dog obedience trainers from your local area often see many of the diverse breeds and they can be a good source of unprejudiced information. They can often give you some good tips in what to look for in the breed of puppy that you want.

A puppy will be a prized and dearly loved part of your family for many years to come and you should make the decision based on sound information. You will probably want to choose your puppy when he is about 7 to 8 weeks old and that is just the age when they are the cutest. Falling in love at first sight is easy with a cute puppy but you will be living with your grown-up dog for the many years to come.

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