7 Tips to Training Your Puppy

Dogs

Having a puppy can be a challenge and when it comes to training. Below are have some great training tips from Roxie Shepherd, professional trainer at Barkefellers. Roxie will give you tips on dealing with puppy teething, leash walking, crate training, jumping and more.

Keys To Training Your Puppy

Teething

Puppies tend to chew on anything and everything to find relief for their gums. One tip to help ease their pain (and save your furniture) is to take a tube sock, tie a couple knots in it, soak it in chicken broth, and put it in the freezer. You can also use any old, stuffed toy. They will love chewing on this flavorful, handmade toy. Another fun treat for your pup (and a good way to keep them focused for a while) is to give them a Kong toy filled with frozen peanut butter.

Walking on a leash

Sometimes puppies have trouble catching on to the whole leash thing. To help them learn, take a lightweight leash and hook it on to their collar. Let them walk around the house with the leash attached to get used to it. Make sure they are supervised at all times while the leash is on. The leash could get caught on something, trapping or choking them.