You need to be congratulated as you have got a new puppy. You are certainly overwhelmed with love as well as confusion. Being an owner of a new puppy several things are to be learnt by you. Crate training which is important is also included in this. As compared with other training techniques, you will see that crate training has much to offer.  You can get your puppy on a feeding schedule.  This is significant because after this, your puppy is put on a bathroom schedule.

This makes the experience of entire potty training for both of you much easier.  Crate training for puppy can place your puppy on a feeding schedule.   The reason is because you take charge of your puppy when he is fed.  Instead of following outdated techniques of keeping the food out throughout the day, all you need now is to keep the food at the time scheduled for eating. Your nutrition of puppy will be controlled by you along with your puppy being placed on bathroom schedule.  Additionally getting a bathroom schedule will also enable you to potty train the puppy.  Generally, where they are eating and sleeping, they won’t be using the bathroom over there so as not to mess with the sleeping area;  he will intimate you when he is set to go.  Involving a crate would make puppy training quite convenient and easier.   In order to avoid confusion for your puppy, you have to be certain that you are keeping to the schedule.  Puppies get familiar to the schedules very fast.   If the schedule is not followed up properly, your training will be messed up.   Another benefit of crate training is that the owner need not worry about the puppy chewing throughout the house. The minute you notice him chewing, you just have to tell him no and place him back in the crate (please don’t misunderstand what I mean by this: you will not scream at your new puppy you will just place/command them to their crate.  This will not come over as punishment).  This method of training is the best one for the owners who are new, as this enables the whole process of training much simpler and smoother.

To purchase a crate of right size is the most essential thing to be done.  Space is needed by your dog to sit and turn around comfortably while he is inside, but if space that is too big is provided, then there is a possibility of him to get rid of the crate by using one of the corner of the crate.  Favorite toys should be placed inside (safety should be paramount when selecting the toys) as these will help to keep him busy when you are out of the house.

Dogs are pack animals or family animals which mean that they are social animals and desire the company of other dogs or of humans. Many people leave dogs alone at home and do not understand that this may result in a psychological problem for the animal. There is a medical term for such a condition. It is known as dog separation anxiety. This problem may result in destructive behavior. It may be noted that dog separation anxiety is mostly common in urban dogs where most of the family members are working or need to stay out of the house for any reason. So, if your pet is suffering from dog separation anxiety here are some ways to cure it or at the very least handle dog separation anxiety.. 

One of the methods of how to handle dog separation anxiety is socialization. Due to the social nature of dogs, they want to be close to their owners all the time, in many dogs that lack confidence, this is a must for them to properly function. You should actually try to take some time out for your pet to play with him or her and also train him or her.  Although our Long Island Dog Training school has not subscribed to this as of this writing, some research indicates that Herbal formulas also work to cure dog separation anxiety and they are readily available in the market. Ginger, valerian root, natural flowers and passion are used to make these supplements. But, if you have not came to a conclusion on this method of how to handle dog separation anxiety, it is advisable to get help of a reputed veterinarian. This is something which has to be handled expertly and thereby needs a professional and trained person who is able to analyze your dog better and prescribe the right combination of these herbal formulas to give the desired results.    

Many of the problems faced by dogs can be cured by exercise and training. Dog separation anxiety is also one of them. Exercising your dog regularly is beneficial for him not only physically but also mentally. Do not chide or shout at your dog when you are trying to alter his behavior. In addition to verbal commands you can definitely use signals like whistles or general call up sounds to train your dog.

The diet of your dog has also been noted to possibly play vital role in developing its physical as well as mental health. Some of the dog diets are being researched, and are possibly one of the considerations known to cause anxiety which then results in dog separation anxiety. These diets may contain some chemical ingredients which do not get properly absorbed in your dog’s system and your dog’s system may react negatively thereby causing anxiety. Hence, always check the diet you give your dog with a veterinarian. It is also advisable to keep some remedies handy if by any chance, your dog is wrongly fed by you.

Handling the dog professionally is one of the most effective ways to cure dog separation anxiety. You should not punish your dog for behavior which can be a result of dog separation anxiety. This can be more harmful as the dog may feel unappreciated as it is a sensitive animal. This should not be considered as a remedy as it actually adds to the stress which your dog is already experiencing.

I hope you have now understood the measures needed to be taken if your dog is suffering from dog separation anxiety. 

Lastly, but probably most important, is the conditioning of your puppy.  Many of a dog’s undesirable behaviors originate from their puppy months and years.  Many behaviors are easier to PREVENT than to mitigate or modify; whence, the reason for my “Complete Guide To Effectively Training Your Puppy” ebook.  As always a dog’s behavior is usually the result of either his or her puppy months, or our human behavior, or a combination of both.

Max is our Golden Retriever who has become extremely fond of Iavarone’s in Wantagh, Long Island.  He loves to hang out there and interact with all the people who patronize Iavarone Brother’s gourment food establishment.  Max has been making many friends near this fine eatery.  So, if you are in the neighborhood and in the mood for some quality food, especially Italian food, visit Iavarone Brothers’ gourmet food establishment.  After your done shopping for some of Italy’s fantastic foods, meats, poultry, fish, sandwiches, oils, etc…come over and say Hi, to Max and Me.

Here is Max showing off in front of Iavarones.

A little off-topic, but I came across this funny feline video after a board and train session in Wantagh, Long Island with Max our (1) year old Golden Retriever who is progressing rather well.  As a matter of fact, in spite of the miserable weather, this Long Island Golden Retriever has managed to stay pretty much on track with our Long Island Dog Board and Train Program. 

As with many dog board and train programs, dog trainers are up against time.  Our obedience school realizes that you want your puppy or dog back trained, but you want them back in a timely fashion.  Well, we just want to extend our thanks to Max, as of this post, the Golden Retriever is holding up his end of Dedicated Dog Training’s  Long Island Dog Board and Training Program.

Please stay tuned to see more video updates of our stars progress.  Although he is agile,  Max is nothing like these Felines. 

Well, here is our Golden Retriever Max; this  video was probably taken on our 4th or 5th training day with Max, and please be mindful of the bad weather this resilient Golden Retriever had to put up with.  When it comes to dog board and train programs there are several things that have to be taken into account; most of them we have some control over, but the weather is not one of them.  So much of the credit goes to our dog board and train Golden Retriever MAX!

Training for your dog should be something you look into no matter where you live, but it’s especially important when you live in a city such as Brooklyn, NY. Cities are fast paced and you want to be sure you can keep your puppy safe in that environment. Part of keeping him safe is by enrolling him in puppy training.  It’s simple to train a dog when you start with them at a young age.  As they grow with you in the city they’ll know to stay by your side and to keep out of traffic. Socialization is another important point that will be touched on.  When you go for a walk with your puppy either down the street or taking them to the park, you’re going to encounter many people and other animals.  It’s important for them to know how to respond in such a situation and to remember that paying attention to their owner needs to be first and foremost in their mind.

German Shepherds are incredibly intelligent, making them one of the easiest breeds to train. However, as the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks (unless you are a member of Dedicated Dog Training), so it is best to begin training your dog as early as possible. For German Shepherd dog training, the recommended start age is ASAP! Correct and consistent training is incredibly important, which is why it is recommended to utilize a professional dog trainer, someone who understands how to properly coach and train your new puppy. Luckily, if you live in a big city like New York, there are plenty of dog trainers to choose from. These trainers will be able to instill good obedience habits in your dog, habits that will continue as the dog grows older. Waiting too long to train your puppy will create bad behavior that will be more difficult to break or change later on which is why you should begin your German Shepherd dog training when your new family pet is still a puppy.

Boxer puppies can be an extremely fun loving animal and make for great pets because they love being around people.  With that said, a boxer puppy can be very hyper and have a tendency to jump all over humans, which can be dangerous to a young child.  Because of this, dog training for a boxer puppy is especially important.
 
The best way of properly dog training a boxer puppy is to train them early on.  Boxer puppies are quite intelligent and can be trained at a very young age.  If a boxer is aggressive during walks and pulls away, a good way of training this habit is to quickly turn and walk in the opposite direction.   Eventually, the boxer puppy will learn that pulling their owner will end the fun and become less rewarding after the abrupt turns.
 
To make a boxer puppy stop jumping on people, a common dog training tip is to ignore it.  Giving them attention will worsen the puppy’s habit.  Instead of petting them or yelling, just turn the other way (for other methods that are too difficult to correctly describe, visit  www.DedicatedDogTraining.com.
 
To get a boxer puppy to stop barking, the best step is to take away one of their toys in the form of a punishment.  Also, when dog training a boxer puppy, be sure to give the puppy positive attention when the puppy is being quiet.  Dog training has many methods to arrive at the same outcome, some require more time, others are quicker, unfortunately some of the quicker ones need to be verbally explained rather than blog posted.