This Valentine's Day, Fall in Love with your Puppy Again!
I know how overwhelming it can feel when your adorable puppy turns your home upside down. One minute you're loving every moment, and the next, you're flooded with conflicting advice from the internet—leaving you unsure of which way to turn.
When your puppy is pottying everywhere, biting, chewing on your favorite furniture, jumping on guests, and barking at every new face, it’s no wonder you feel like you're losing control of your household. I truly understand the frustration and stress that come with these challenges. But here's the good news: WE HAVE SOLUTIONS!
Our positive, step-by-step techniques are designed to help you regain control and build a loving, well-behaved relationship with your puppy. Let’s transform the chaos into calm together.
1. Housetraining
Set a Schedule: Establish regular feeding and potty times.
Designate a Spot: Choose a consistent area for bathroom breaks.
Immediate Praise: Reward your puppy as soon as they do it right.
Consistent Cleanup: Quickly clean accidents to avoid repeat incidents.
2. Chewing/Destructive Behavior
Puppy-Proof Your Home: Remove or secure tempting items.
Provide Chew Toys: Offer a variety of safe, engaging alternatives.
Redirect Attention: Gently move your puppy from unwanted objects to toys.
Positive Reinforcement: Praise and reward appropriate chewing.
3. Nipping/Biting
Teach Bite Inhibition: Allow gentle play, but calmly stop when biting escalates.
Redirect to Toys: Offer a chew toy as a distraction.
Consistent Boundaries: Ensure everyone in the household responds the same way.
Reward Calm Behavior: Reinforce gentle play with praise.
4. Jumping
Ignore the Behavior: Turn away and avoid eye contact when your puppy jumps.
Teach an Alternative: Encourage sitting or staying to greet guests.
Controlled Socialization: Practice greetings in a calm, structured setting.
Reward Quiet Greetings: Consistently acknowledge and reward good behavior.
5. Barking
Identify Triggers: Observe what prompts your puppy’s barking.
Teach a “Quiet” Command: Start training when the puppy is calm.
Reward Silence: Use treats and praise to reinforce quiet moments.
Manage the Environment: Adjust stimuli to help reduce anxiety or excitement.
Want to dive deeper into these common puppy behaviors? Schedule a consultation or grab our E-book packed with the latest science on how to stop these behaviors for good!