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Understanding Your Puppy’s

A well-socialised mother dog is more likely to have well-socialised puppies as the puppies ‘feed’ off of their mother’s calm or fearful attitude toward humans.

Puppies are usually weaned at six or seven weeks, but are still learning important skills as their mother gradually leaves them more and more. Ideally, puppies should stay with their litter mates for at least 12 weeks

Puppies that are separated from their litter mates too early often don’t develop appropriate ’social skills’ such as:
• Learning how to send and receive signals,
• What an ‘inhibited bite’ means,
• How far to go in play wrestling, etc

Play is important to help puppies to improve their physical coordination, social skills and learning limits. Interacting with their mother and litter mates helps them to learn ‘how to be a dog’, and is also a way to explore ranking (i.e. who’s in charge).

Skills not acquired during the first eight weeks may be lost forever. While these stages are important and fairly consistent, a dog’s mind remains receptive to new experiences and lessons well beyond puppy-hood. Most dogs are still puppies, in mind and body, through the first two years.

Dogs communicate with their actions, movement of their eyes, ears, mouths, etc, body gestures, tail wagging and more. Know to tune into your dog’s body language, you’ll realize what he’s talking about and what he needs. Of course, each dog, like each human, has his own personality traits. Over time, you’ll no doubt come to learn these individual traits. But there are general moods and behaviors that you can expect from dogs.

Barking
Dogs bark for many reasons, such as when perceived intruders (humans, dogs, or other animals) approach its territory, for identification, when hearing an unfamiliar or unidentified noise, when seeing something that the dog doesn’t expect to be there, or when playing. Barking also expresses different emotions for a dog, such as loneliness, fear, suspicion, stress, and pleasure. Play or excited barks are often short and sharp, such as when a dog is attempting to get a person or another dog to play.

Dogs generally try to avoid conflict; their vocalizations are part of what communicates to other dogs whether they mean harm or are in a playful mood.

The bark of a distressed or stressed dog is high pitched, atonal, and repetitive (and tends to get higher in pitch as the dog becomes more upset). For example, a dog left home alone and who has separation anxiety might bark in such a way.
Some research has suggested that dogs have separate barks for different animals, including dog, fox, deer, human and cat.

Growls
Growls can be used to threaten, to invite play, and to show dominance. Growling should be watched with special attention because it can indicate dominance or aggression. A soft, low-pitched growl often indicates aggression; the dog may feel threatened and may be provoked to attack. An intense growl, without showing any teeth, may often indicate a playful attitude. Always consider the context of a growl, and exercise caution.

Whines and Whimpers
Dogs whine and whimper to show that they are either in pain, or are afraid, or when excited, such as when greeting another dog, or in anticipation of a treat or an outing. Some dogs may use whining as a means of getting attention.

Howls
Howling provides long-range communication with other dogs or owners. Howling can be used to locate another pack member, to keep strangers away, or to call the pack for hunting. Sometimes dogs howl in response to high-pitched or loud noises such as alarms, sirens, music, or singing.

Confidence
Dogs that are confident and comfortable will stand erect. Their tails will be up and wagging in a sweep. The ears may be pricked up or relaxed, and they will look directly at you. The mouth will be partially open in what some call a smile.

Fear
Dogs that are fearful will lower their stance. The tail will usually be down, tucked between his legs, although some dogs actually wag their tails when they are unsure and evaluating a situation. The fearful dog will not look directly at you. When he turns his head away, he’s thinking, ‘hmmm… if I don’t see you, you don’t see me, and nothing bad is going to happen to me.’

Dogs that are fearful or unsure may use “calming signals” to reduce stress for themselves or others with whom they’re interacting. Some of these signals include yawning, barking, intentionally becoming distracted, lip-licking, circling, sniffing the ground, or just sitting or lying down.

Aggression
Certain breeds are hard to read - their tails are naturally curled up, and their ears are always perked up. Some dogs don’t ever give any indication that they are going to bite so watch the dog’s muzzle. A muzzle will twitch before a bite.
Other signs of aggression include stiff legs and body with the tail straight out, ears “pinned” back close to the head, a lowered head with eyes fixed intently at you. The lips are sometimes drawn back in a snarl and a low growl is heard.

Many people mistakenly believe that hackled hair on a dog’s back means they are aggressive. However, these are usually dogs who aren’t at all confident - they’re apprehensive so hackled hair makes them look bigger.

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American Bulldog training can be one of the most rewarding things you do with your new (or old) pet. Not only will you wind up with a better pet, you will establish a strong bond with your dog as you go through the training. It is important that you start training your dog as soon as possible because every day you wait is one more day you have to put up with aggression, biting, barking, chewing, jumping, and bathroom “accidents”.

American Bulldog training offers challenges that may not be faced when training other dog breeds. It is important to be aware of the unique character of American Bulldogs in order to make sure you get the best results with your pet.

The biggest thing that offers challenges with an American Bulldog is their size. They are large animals and need space to run. With their large size, they can do way more damage than a Chihuahua.

These dogs can be very playful. Running, jumping, and jumping on things are favored activities for young American Bulldogs. Even when they are just playing, they can do a lot of damage because of their size. They are probably not the best choice if you have small children.

They can be very protective so American Bulldog training needs to involve exposing them to a lot of people. They need to see other people as normal and friendly so they don’t attack everybody they see trying to protect you, their beloved owner.

American Bulldogs have also been known to be very aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. They can also be very aggressive with cats and other small animals.

The last thing to be aware of with American Bulldogs is that some people can view them very negatively even if they never do anything wrong. This makes American Bulldog training extremely important not just some thing that is nice to do. Getting help from a top knotch training system like the Secrets to Dog Training is absolutely essential to successful training.

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The Labrador is without a doubt a very beautiful creature that is also well built and sports a sturdy frame that is almost like that of an athletic animal. The breed comes in a number of skin colors including Black, Golden and Chocolate and in addition, the coat is generally thick and short and the hair is extremely straight. In fact, a Labrador Retriever has a double layered as well as dense coat. The Lab has a very intelligent bent of mind and at the same time he is docile with the elderly as well as with young children.

However, as with any other breed there are certain Labrador problems that every owner will have to look out for including those related to their health as well as their behavior. Nevertheless, the Labrador is generally a healthy animal though it can suffer from hip as well as elbow dysplasia and cataract as well as epilepsy. What’s more, if you fail to give proper Labrador training, or if you let your pet become bored, it could lead to some behavioral problems that can only be prevented by expending some extra effort, and providing better care and proper training.
There are certain Labradors that can prove to be a handful and these pets will not easily learn to behave properly unless sent to a behaviorist. This and other Labrador problems such as having a pet that always seems to be dreaming can be reason for you to become worried, though in reality these can be overcome through proper Labrador training. A typical Labrador problem that many pet owners will have to deal with has to do with a pet that chews up everything he can sink his teeth into. Such a problem can arise when the Labrador is too energetic and it also occurs when having someone or something invade his territory frustrates the Labrador.

To overcome these Labrador problems, it would pay to talk to a veterinary behaviorist or provide strict Labrador training and also ensuring that you spend a lot of time with your dog in helping him release his energy in a more productive manner.
Typical of Labrador problems is that of chasing cats and since this is more of an instinctive driven behavioral problem it can best be changed through giving your pet proper Labrador training which may require spending a lot of time and being patient so that he is taught how to stop this instinctive reaction on his part. Another common behavioral problem that your Labrador can show is that of becoming destructive and this in turn is generally due to his becoming anxious about something. Because dogs have advanced hearing capabilities, they can become aware of things even before humans get wind of these things and thus your Labrador may behave in a manner that is incomprehensible to human beings and so, this is another common Labrador problem that pet owners will have to contend with.

It is also always possible to condition your Labrador to not become skittish when he hears various kinds of sounds and a simple Labrador training step you can use is to play recordings of certain sounds at low volumes and then increasing the volume gradually to make your Labrador get accustomed to these sounds. In fact, this is an especially useful way to becalm your Labrador who could otherwise become so nervous that you may even be forced into giving him anti-anxiety medicines to overcome his fears.

Labrador problems are generally not a major concern for pet owners and with timely Labrador training you can easily ensure that your pet behaves in an appropriate manner at all times. Besides consulting dog training books you could also read this article to learn more about common Labrador problems.

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Various contentions have been put forward in the dog world by some, (eg those against mixed breeds), that ‘hybrid vigor’ is allegedly not possible (for example) when breeding labadoodles (ie mixed breeding of Labradors and Poodles) as it is alleged that hybrid vigor is only possible with mixed breeding of unrelated animals (eg horse and donkey). However, that it not correct.

For example, see http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/resources/publications/pdfs/ER-IS-03-01.pdf:

“What is a hybrid?

A hybrid is an organism resulting from a cross between genetically different parents. Hybrids can arise from crosses between closely related species (interspecific hybrids) or by crosses between different types (subspecies, varieties, cultivars) within a species (intraspecific hybrids).

Hybridisation occurs naturally, but it is also widely used in selective breeding programmes for both plants and animals. The mule is an interspecific hybrid between the horse and the donkey, bred to combine some of the favourable characteristics of each parent. Intraspecific hybrids often show ‘hybrid vigour’ (heterosis), growing more vigorously and yielding more than in-bredlines.”

Hence, labrodoodles are ‘intraspecific hybrids’ (ie are within species breeding) and do show hybrid vigor.

Also, see http://www.country-wide.co.nz/article/449.html:

Another important but often forgotten principle is what happens when you interbreed the first cross (F1) progeny. In essence if you breed (F1) sires and dams together, there will be less hybrid vigour in the progeny. Like wise hybrid vigour also drops if you breed back to either of the parent breeds.

Our Labrodoodle puppies are F1 generation (ie first cross between Labrador & Poodle), maximising hybrid vigor (or heterosis), and minimising inbreeding depression, etc. And have purebred parents with champion bloodlines/pedigrees.

The F1 (ie first generation) of Labradoodle puppies have more hybrid vigor than the second or so generation, are less likely to be more variable then some other generations, and also have the least inbreeding depression.

Another interesting scientific point to note about our F1 Labradoodles is that research has shown that these have increased longevity or rates of survival (eg research has shown up to 4 years longer), due to the absence of inbreeding (such as that occurring in purebred dogs). And the same research has shown that the higher the rate of inbreeding (eg in purebreds), the lower or shorter the longevity or survival rates. This relates to the term known as ‘inbreeding depression’, and which is
described in more detail at inbreeding depression and inbreeding depression.

And this may be due to the benefits from hybrid vigour, especially compared to the negative effects known as ‘inbreeding depression’ present in purebreds.

Unlike some breeders, we can guarantee the genetics of the puppies are solely Labrador/Poodle, as the parents of our Labradoodle puppies are purebred, and with pedigree papers. And this also ensures that they are definitely F1 puppies.

The term ‘hybrid vigor’ is used in various fields, such as breeding livestock, rabbits, aquaculture, plants, cats, dogs, etc.

And rather than just us giving you our opinion etc re hybrid vigor, we thought you may like to read information from other sources. So that you can make an informed choice or decision.

So, below are some relevant extracts re hybrid vigor, and links to their sources:

From MSN encarta online:

‘hy-brid vig-or

improved traits resulting from crossbreeding: the increased growth, disease resistance, or fertility seen in hybrid species.’

From Encylopedia Brittanica online:

‘Increase in such characteristics as size, growth rate, fertility, and yield of a hybrid organism over those of its parents.’

‘Plant and animal breeders exploit heterosis by mating two different purebred lines that have desirable traits. The first-generation offspring generally show, in greater measure, the desired characteristics of both parents. Since this vigour may decrease if the hybrids are actually mated together, the parental lines must be maintained and crossed for each new crop or group desired.’

From Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary:

‘heterosis

the marked vigor or capacity for growth often exhibited by crossbred animals or plants — called also hybrid vigor’

From report by CSIRO:

“The benefits of hybrid vigor only appear in crossbred animals that have parents of completely different breeds.”

From a transcript of the Senate:

“veterinarians recognize the concept of ‘hybrid vigor,’ especially in first generation hybrids”

From United States Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, and County Governments Cooperating:

“The highest level of hybrid vigor is obtained from F1’s, the first cross of unrelated populations.”

“Hybrid Vigor - An increase in the performance of crossbred animals over that of purebreds, also known as heterosis.”

So, there should be little (if any) doubt that the first generation (ie F1) Labradoodles have the maximum hybrid vigor and the least inbreeding depression compared to other generations etc.

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If you are looking for the perfect pet for your family, a Labrador retriever just might fit the bill. There are many reasons why this breed has constantly topped lists of the most popular family dog, including their friendliness, playfulness and loyalty to their families. However, Labs that come home from the breeder as cute bundles of fur will quickly grow into dogs that can weigh more than sixty pounds.

If you don’t begin Labrador obedience training early on that big, boisterous pet may be running the show in your household before you know it! This is why it is so important to teach your Lab to respect you and the other members of your household from the first day that he sets his paw into your home. A dog that understands who is in charge will be much more likely to obey the rules of the house and follow your commands. There are a number of methods that you can use to begin Labrador obedience training from day one with your pet, and many will help to instill respect and a willingness to follow your lead.
Labrador obedience training needs to incorporate respect, but it doesn’t do so using harsh, punitive methods – unless you want a dog that is afraid of you and prone to snapping and biting others. Labs respond best to training that is encouraging and positive, and loaded with rewards instead of punishment. Your Lab will enjoy positive training sessions because it allows him to spend quality time with you as he exercises his mind and body to follow your commands and please you. You can begin with basic commands like sit and stay and gradually move onto more complex instructions as you and your dog develop a positive relationship and he learns to follow your instructions.

Consistency is another important key in effective Labrador obedience training. For example, if you want to make it a rule that your dog does not jump on the furniture, you need to be consistent with that rule and never let him up on the couch. Not once. Not ever. Intelligent dogs like Labs will quickly recognize when they can push you and the rules to the limit and will do so whenever possible.
When you begin Labrador obedience training, sessions should be kept to just a few minutes and should be peppered with praise and rewards throughout. Get rid of any potential distractions during these early training sessions, but be prepared to add a level of distraction once he has mastered a command, to ensure that he will obey you in any situation. Training distractions can include bouncing a ball while you instruct him, squeaking a toy or tossing biscuits around him. Begin with basic commands like sit, stay and fetch. Give your dog the command, and then be ready to praise him as soon as he complies. Repeat the command a few times with rewards or praise every time he obeys. Release your pup from his training session after a few simple repetitions, and spend some time playing with him afterward. Once your dog has mastered these initial commands, you can move on to instructions like lie and come. With time, your Lab will know how to obey you wherever the two of you are, and he will become a wonderful companion for the entire family.

Labrador training is not particularly difficult, but it does take plenty of time and effort on the part of the owner, beginning with learning the best techniques for training Labs. Dog training books%rmation on training your Labrador retriever.

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Maintaining a clean house, while keeping the Yorkie happy seems impossible without any effective Yorkshire Terrier litter box training. It is quite apparent that the male Yorkshire Terriers have a tendency to produce spots every here and there, it is the owner’s responsibility to select a specific location to use every time for his elimination. Without implementing proper Yorkshire Terrier litter box training you probably have no other options to save vertical objects in your house from your Yorkie’s elimination.

Yorkshire Terrier litter box training is beneficial for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. If the owner is an elderly or a handicapped person, if he works away from home all day long or he has only a small apartment, Yorkshire Terrier litter box training is the only alternative if the owner is serious about helping his dog in using only the designated place for elimination, while keeping his home safe from the dirt caused by the dog. Since Yorkies are truly intelligent dogs, they also feel comfortable about their designated location and feel uncomfortable about their mess-ups.
The ideal time for executing Yorkshire Terrier litter box training is of course when the Yorkie is a puppy. Buy a litter box along with some litter and cleaning supplies. These are the only requirements for the training. If the litter box is a large size used typically for cats it will work nicely because it has enough space to make it adapted as required, such as removing the top in order to provide the dog much more comfort. If you catch your little Yorkie eliminating in other areas, discourage him promptly. He is intelligent enough to catch the verbal cue.

Admitted that taking away litter is not a pleasurable task to perform, you have to do it since your Yorkie cannot offer his hand to you for this purpose. It is not very difficult job. If you use clumping litter daily cleaning is required and the box must be completely dumped once or twice per week and then refilled with clean litter. Regular litter will probably required every other day complete dumping and refilling. Keep the area clean so your Yorkie will continue to use the litter box.
Similar to your discouragement for elimination in the wrong places, you must praise your Yorkie if he uses the litter box correctly during the Yorkshire Terrier litter box training process. Words like “Good boy!” can be effective for this purpose. You should act in consistent manner, or else the dog may become confused. You must be persistent in discouraging the dog littering outside the litter box, praising the dog for littering inside the box and keeping the litter box in the same place every day. Without persistency, the training schedule may stretch longer than expected.

Your commanding voice must be placid and assured in tone, but harshness or coarseness should be strictly prohibited. With the proper command, you can make your dog more active in following your instruction and the dog, in turn, will offer his best effort to please you. The training session must continue for eight to ten weeks, following which the Yorkie does not need any external supervision for using the litter box. This implies you have successful completed Yorkshire Terrier litter box training.

Yorkshire Terrier training is very essential for the healthy behavior of the Yorkshire Terriers. The idea of this article is taken from different valuable dog training books written by various expert dog-trainers around the world.

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As with any other breed of dog, Yorkshire Terrier training is extremely important. You want to make sure that you wind up with the best behaved and most obedient dog possible, and this means training them as early on as possible when they are a puppy. Many pet owners do not think that they can take on the challenge and that they would not be able to train their dog on their own, but you should know that it is really not as difficult as you may think.

The process of training a dog can actually be quite simple, and actually enjoyable, as long as you go about it the right way. It is very important that you always have consistency and use repetitiveness when training a dog, especially with Yorkshire Terriers because they have very short memories and are liable to forget everything they have learned if you let them.
There are basically two different dog training styles that you can choose to use including leash obedience training and reward training. Basically the first, leash training, is the harder style of training. You use the leash to show the dog what you want them to do and once the dog displays that it knows the command the leash is used to correct the dog for not obeying.

The reward style of training is much easier and more positive, and when the dog listens to you and makes progress you show him that he is doing well by giving him a reward. This is usually a dog treat, but you have other options as well. Even if you just pat him on the head this is a sign of affection and considered as a reward to the dog. You should choose the style of training that suits you best and which you think your dog is going to respond best to. Any successful training will stave off Yorkie problem behaviors before they arise.
Remember that Yorkshire Terrier training does not have to be difficult, but there are a few things that you are going to want to remember. Yorkshire Terrier problem behaviors are common because this breed is very domineering making proper training essential. For one, you really need to be consistent when you are training your dog, especially when you are working with a Yorkshire Terrier. This is because most Yorkies have very short memories and so if you miss a lesson then they are liable to forget everything they have already been taught.

Yorkshire Terriers can really make wonderful pets, but you need to make sure that you are fully prepared for the dog before you get them home. This means having a knowledgeable and experienced veterinarian ready, and the proper dog supplies and products on hand and ready to go. You also want to have your dog training process laid out in your mind so that you know how to get started and will have the most success with it.

Yorkshire Terrier training typically takes only a couple of weeks to complete, as long as you are consistent. There are many things to remember when it comes to Yorkshire Terrier training, one of the most important being that you need to use repetitiveness, and to help you with this you should get yourself some dog training books.

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The Poodle is a hot favorite for many mostly because it is very docile animal, easy to train and even easier to exercise. However, there are many Poodle problems that you might encounter if the training you impart is faulty or the dog was rescued and had been badly mistreated when it was younger.

There are many ways that will indicate that your Poodle is not well adjusted to its environment. The most obvious is that it will bark incessantly when you have people visiting and you do not pay enough attention to it. These dogs suffer from separation anxiety and at the same time might feel threatened by the large crowd it finds around them. Some Poodles will act aggressive or go on a chewing rampage destroying everything that they can put their teeth on. These dogs too suffer from separation anxiety and the destructive behavior is to attract your attention towards them; particularly asking you not to leave them out of your sight.
Fear is one of the most common causes for all Poodle problems. This fear can be of many types. The Poodle might fear to be left alone or it might fear rough handling. At other times it might fear other animals or it might fear your strict attitude. Take a close look at what it might be scaring it before launching into a disciplinary action when your Poodle is exhibiting bad behavior.

Whatever it might be that causes your Poodle to misbehave, you need to know that it can be redressed with easy steps. The Poodle is a dog that responds very well to love and positive reinforcement. If you want your dog to behave better, all you have to do is praise it, reward it and be with it as much as you can.
Pay attention to the fact that sometimes – and this is as often as you will find it misbehaving or being aggressive – your Poodle is a spoilt brat. In other words, its tantrums and bad behavior are due to too much pampering and attention, which is causing it to become too demanding.
Poodle problems nay be caused by boredom. These animals love company and become very upset if they are neglected or kept aloof from you or the family they live with. A bored Poodle is simply dynamite. They will throw tantrums exactly as a small child will do to attract the attention of their parents. That means they will do everything that you will not want them to do – such as chewing everything that they find within their reach, urinating in your bed and shoes, etc.

The good news is that all these Poodle problems can disappear if you start paying attention to your dog. Avoid these problems by training the dog well from the beginning. In case your Poodle is from a rescue center, you will need to be very patient and kind with the dog to make it forget its traumatic past before it accepts you. You will need to have a lot of patience, while at the same time you will have to reinforce good behavior with treats and praise until your dog behaves properly.

When you are planning to go for Poodle training remember to use only positive reinforcement and praise. Before you buy those big and voluminous dog training books, read this article. You might find all your answers here.

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Have you ever considered adopting a Bichon Frise dog? Though there are many dog breeds out there that will make great pets, this particular breed stands out from the rest in many areas. Most importantly, this dog is ideal for families looking to adopt a family pet. Bichon Frise dogs are small, however they are not yippy. They have loving personalities and are agreeable with other pets, other people and especially children. Families with small children will be especially pleased with Bichon Frise dogs because they are small themselves, as they usually grow no larger than twelve inches tall.

For some potential owners, these positive qualities are enough to seal the deal. Yet, others are deterred by the tendency of Bichon Frise dogs to be high maintenance when it comes to grooming and exercise. Most of all, however, people have problems with the Bichon Frise’s reputation for being nearly impossible to train.
When you are trying to concentrate on raising a family, the last thing you want is a high-maintenance pet. The main problem with Bichon Frise dogs is that they are difficult to train. That is not to say that they are lacking intelligence; the dogs are smart and eager to please. However, housebreaking Bichon Frise dogs has proven to be problematic as they can be very stubborn and hardheaded. Part of the training process for this dog is cleaning up accidents. Yet, by utilizing several training strategies, the training process will go by in no time!

Crate training is frequently recommended for Bichon Frise dogs, and it can help you to keep an eye on your dog at all times. Also, start your dog’s training early so as to establish a routine. Finally, keep lots and lots of doggy treats on hand. When your dog makes an accomplishment, throw them a treat and a few words of encouragement. You’d be surprised at how far these simple acts will take you on the road to training you Bichon Frise dog.
It will be easy to get the impression that the Bichon Frise dog is high maintenance and not worth the trouble. After all, there are many Bichon Frise problems associated with training, including housebreaking. Additionally, the dog requires regular exercise and grooming routines. However, the dog’s sweet temperament and bubbly personality make all of these potential problems worth all your time and effort!

And remember, you don’t have to go through the training process alone! There are many resources available to anyone looking to train their Bichon Frise dog. General obedience training from a trained professional can make your job as the owner so much easier when it comes to housebreaking your pet. Additionally, you can seek advice from dog training books, which you can get at your local library or bookstore. Finally, ask your neighbors and friends with dogs what methods have worked for them. Don’t give up on your Bichon Frise dog—you’ll be missing out on a lot!

Bichon Frise training might seem like a waste of your time, but this is not true. Dog training books can be a huge source of guidance when training a Bichon Frise. A quick visit to the library or bookstore can get you well on your way to having a well-trained dog.

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The little Pomeranian breed of dog is always fun to watch and play with at first but after a while their real personality shines through and that is when many owners experience Pomeranian problems. Before you bring one of the little toy breeds home you may want to discuss these Pomeranian problems with your breeder to make sure that a Pomeranian is the right dog for you. Not all dogs are good for all people so be sure you check out the Pomeranian before you bring it home.

If you have kids you may want to not consider a Pomeranian because a Pomeranian will not be able to tolerate kids at all. The constant movement will unnerve the little dog and the games kids like to play like pulling the dog’s hair will not stand at all with any Pomeranian. So if you have small children you may want to consider a different breed of dog.
Pomeranians make lousy watchdogs because they love to bark at everything whether it is a threat or not and sometimes whether anything is really even there or not. One of the big Pomeranian problems is their love of barking whenever they sense anything is near and they will use that shrill little bark to wake the neighbors. So if you live in an apartment building, or you have neighbors that are close by, then you may want to consider not getting a Pomeranian if you want to avoid making enemies very fast.

A toy breed of dog like the Pomeranian is a very fragile animal. If you put too much physical pressure on it by sitting on it or squeezing it too hard then you can kill it. Even something as seemingly minute as the leap from your arms to the floor can kill your Pomeranian so always make sure to keep an eye on your dog to avoid it from seriously injuring itself.
A Pomeranian will test your will because they are an extremely smart little breed of dog and one of the Pomeranian problems that you may experience is that it has a mind of its own and really doesn’t care what you have to say. You will find yourself repeating yourself a lot and if that does not sound like what you want to be spending your time doing with your pet then you may want to consider not getting a Pomeranian.

Pomeranians come with a wide variety of issues and problems that can only be dealt with through time and repetition. The dog is too smart to let simple punishment deter it so you should never punish the dog. Always use positive reinforcement or strong consistent behavior with your Pomeranian to let it know that you mean business. But if you are not looking for a challenge then you may want to avoid a Pomeranian.

If you want a little insight into Pomeranian training then read this article. You can use this article along with dog training books to help train your Pomeranian.

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