The first few weeks your new puppy lives in your home will establish the tone for your relationship. With a bit of training to socialize your puppy to develop positive social abilities.

While the steps listed below can assist you in raising your dog to be a happy, healthy, and well-rounded pet Certain breeds require more instruction than others. Do not be afraid to talk to a behaviorist or trainer to get help!

5. Socialize starting from Puppyhood and Beyond

Begin to introduce your pup to different sights, sounds, and people with plenty of enthusiasm and treats available. You’ll soon discover that new experiences are delicious snacks and fun. If you continue to introduce positive experiences throughout your dog’s lifespan by instilling into him a fascination with new people, places, and objects. That’s how you’ll be raising a pet who’s friendly.

4. Get your dog to work for rewards

There’s no way to get free even if you’re an animal. Therefore, to keep your position as the instructor in the group and the one who keeps treats, you can ask your dog to earn rewards by performing activities during the course of their day. Perhaps ask him to “sit” or “down” before serving your meal. Before you give the leash to your dog, make sure that he is paying attention. Incorporate reward opportunities into routine activities and you’ll be able to not only inspire obedience but also aid in raising an animal that is well-adjusted.

3. Make sure you counter bad experiences with positive Experiences

If your dog is a victim of an unpleasant incident, ensure that you recreate the incident with a positive outcome immediately. For instance, if your dog is a bit irritable towards dogs of a particular breed after an incident in the park and you want to introduce him to doggies who are friendly to that breed. If he’s scared of wearing hats request a few wearing hats to hand him snacks. This will assist him to overcome his fear or fear quickly and without risk.

2. Avoid Frustrating your Dog

Everyone hates being teased, especially dogs. Make sure your dog isn’t interacting with objects he can’t possess. For instance, if he is anxious when he looks at dogs and other people in the windows, keep him from seeing by closing the curtains or shifting the couch.

Many dogs get upset when they’re not allowed to socialize with canines they encounter, not just dogs they have to pass by a leash. So when you go walking take him out to play in a friendly manner with dogs (with consent from their owner) in the security of a loose hold on the leash. So, he’s able to meet other dogs without discomforting restrictions and continue the greeting routine. If your dog barks or lunges towards other dog breeds, think about seeking out a behaviorist or trainer to determine if your dog has an aggressive problem.

1. Practice Food Bowl Exercises & Object Exchanges

The tendency to snap, growl or stiffen up whenever someone comes near your pet’s bowl of food or toys is a serious problem. Train your dog to be wary of resource-guarding by dropping specific food items into his bowl when he’s eating. Repeat this repeatedly to establish positive results with those coming up and placing their hands in his food bowl as he eats.

Also, practice swapping things that your dog owns to other items he believes are to be more or less valuable. For example, give your dog a treat each time you let him drop his tennis ball to you. Offer an additional tennis ball as a reward for balls if your dog considers them more important than food. If your dog is hesitant to give a reward, reward him when he loses his prize but doesn’t remove it.

Keep in mind that allowing a trainer to enter your home and observe your dog’s interactions with other dogs and you isn’t a mistake from your side! The professionals can identify behaviors that aren’t working, show you how to correct them, and help you avoid a lot of stress.