how do i get my year old puppy to behave i have tried training got books from the library nothing seems to hel

Answer 1

The Basics

SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.
-------------SIT------------
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.
--------------COME------------...
walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.
----------------DOWN----------...
Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x
----------------STAY----------...
Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise
-----------------HEEL---------...
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.

You have to be consistent with training and always end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angry with your pup/dog for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup/dog responds to a command. Also obedience classes are an excellent way to socialize your dog and they help to teach you how to train and when to correct. Do not give up even if it takes a few weeks for the dog to master a command.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't want to sound boring but the problem lies with you NOT your dog. You need to sign up with a local dog training class, but not one that does the "clicker" method. I have always found that you get a much better communication doing it the old fashioned way, ie:- working, talking, praising, loving your dog, and above all, patience. You will both have fun and will enjoy yourselves. Books are no good, a video will give you a better insight, but training classes are the best. this is from someone who has trained Dobermanns this way. Good luck.

Answer 4

Enroll her/him to Puppy (Beginners)Training class on Petsmart.. It's $99 for 8 week.. one class a week.. it really works. My puppy is enrolled and she's much better now..
Best of Luck!!

Answer 5

I tried all the books also, and our dogs wouldn't read them either!

We bought a large cage (kennel) for them and they sleep locked up inside all day while we are gone. They don't mind, and actually love their private place. When we are home, we let them out and they love our attention without tearning everything up.