When you start puppy obedience training, it helps if you know how to teach basic dog training commands such as "Sit", "Stay", "Come" etc.
If this is your first puppy, or it's been a while and you need a 'refresher course', we've found a few puppy obedience videos that will get you started.
Training commands are best given in a firm, but happy voice, and followed by a positive reward/praise. This makes the lessons fun for your puppy, which in turn, sets the stage for a long, happy education.
The first video shows a young German Shepherd puppy learning a few of the earliest obedience exercises.
This second video shows the same puppy, learning some basic training commands using the clicker training method.
This third video shows some basic puppy obedience training, with a few puppy tricks thrown in for good measure. This Labrador Retriever puppy has learned the obedience commands very quickly, and you can see how eager she is to please her owner!
My Smart Puppy - Book & DVD
In this easy to read book, you'll find that the 'Fun, effective and easy puppy training' it promises, is a very attainable goal.
The writing style, and use of simple, straightforward terms, makes this dog training book very readable. It shows you exactly how to raise and train a happy, well adjusted dog.
There's no need to be nervous, or feel intimidated by the thought of puppy training! With this book by your side, it doesn't have to be a challenge! In fact, it can be a lot of fun for both you and your puppy, and play a huge role in building a strong, healthy pup/owner relationship.
An added bonus for new puppy parents, is the DVD that comes with the book. It clearly demonstrates the simple, effective training exercises, which is a great help - especially if you're new to all this puppy training stuff :)
Get the whole family involved (including the kids) by encouraging them to watch the DVD and then practice the training techniques they've learned.
This great dog training book will help you to get you started on the road to having a well-behaved, obedient puppy who's a joy to have around.