Poodle Training Tips For the New Owner
If you’re wondering how to train a Poodle Terrier mix, you have come to the right place. Poodles are extremely intelligent dogs that make wonderful pets and show off in fancy dress. They tend to get along with other animals very well and can be great pets for kids. They’re also very prone to shedding, which could pose a health problem if they don’t get properly taken care of. Here’s how to train a Poodle to behave and live indoors as well as outdoors with minimal costs involved.
Most are indoor dogs but it does depend on the poodle breed that the poodle mix is cross with. Since many poodle breeds are also considered hypo-allergenic by their breed, crossing them with another poodle would result in a hypo-allergen dog. This would need to be avoided if you plan on adopting a poodle mix. You’ll also want to avoid Poodle Terrier mixes that have a lot of hip dysplasia in their genes. Hip dysplasia is a condition where the bones and cartilage don’t develop normally.
One of the best places to start training your new best friend is at home. When you adopt from a shelter or rescue, you’ll be given specific training for their breed. In most cases, your new best friend has already been trained by the previous owner, but if not, there are plenty of do-it-yourself programs available. Begin with basic commands such as heel, sit, and stay. It’s a good idea to teach these commands early so that they’ll be easier to learn. These are easy to teach because they’re not complicated.
If you choose to adopt a poodle terrier mix, you’ll need to start obedience training early, before they reach eight weeks of age.
Even puppies as young as three months old can be trained. To begin, introduce your pet to a simple game called ‘come’, and then throw the toy toward the animal’s head while saying “sit”. The animal must then sit down without straining or moving his legs. Eventually, he should be sitting comfortably in the sitting position.
Once your puppy is comfortable using this simple game, you can move on to more advanced training. Start by choosing a fun game that your dog will enjoy. Choose one that requires both your attention and physical exertion so that you’ll be working together while learning. Because mixed breeds have different personalities, it’s important to understand your pet’s wants and needs before spending too much time teaching him things he doesn’t need to know.
Another one of the more popular Poodle training tips for new owners is getting your poodle used to being around people. Because poodles are known as highly trainable dogs, many people opt to adopt them. When you bring home your new friend, you must make the transition as easy as possible. Begin by playing the role of the family’s “dog”, and introduce your pet to other family members, such as siblings or even other dogs. In no time, your poodle will feel as though he’s not the only dog in the house. You can continue with the training by taking him for walks, where he can learn to interact with other dogs.
Poodle training tips include teaching your poodle to stop barking.
One of the most common reasons why poodles are given up by families is because their owners can’t figure out how to get control of the problem. Barking can distract your pet from his training, so it’s important to train your dog to stop doing it. You can do this with the help of electric shock collars or spray collars. Be careful, though, as excessive barking can lead to excessive damage to your carpeting or windows.
These are just a few of the many poodle training tips that will ensure the obedience, health, and happiness of your poodle. Before taking on any task that requires attention to detail, make sure that you’ve studied the breed and know what it takes to properly train it. Taking on a task that you don’t completely know how to do will just create more work for yourself and your poodles.
Meet Rose Camilla, an expert in the Terrier dog breed and an active writer and publisher. Camilla has been working with Terriers for over 12 years and her passion for them has only grown stronger with time. She has dedicated her life to understanding, training, and writing about Terriers.
