Lets start with the basics =
Toilet Training Puppies are cute but there are some rules to follow to keep your sanity. Firstly use a crate. Yes, I know, a lot of people think crates are cruel because they think of them as cages. Dogs are den animals. They think of crates as safe havens and as their own space. If you take a puppy home and introduce him to his crate as a safe spot and den he will always love it. Crates should not be used for punishment. The best way to get a pup used to a crate is to give him a bone to gnaw on while in there, or a toy he loves to play with. He only gets it in the crate so that makes it special.If you're busy and cannot watch your puppy keep him penned or crated to avoid accidents. The old fashioned way of rolled up newspapers and rubbing their noses in their pee doesn't work. It just teaches them to be scared of you. Instead, watch your puppy. You can always tell when it needs to go out, but rule of thumb is: take pup out after eating or drinking, on waking up and after playing. I always praise a puppy for eliminating where it should and give it a treat. If you do this you should have a toilet trained pup in no time!
The way I've taught all my pups is firstly to watch them and take them out often. Very often. In the beginning I wait till they actually start to pee then I say 'Go pee... GOOD PUPPY!'. And give them a treat. Eventually they learn to pee on cue because they know they'll get a treat for doing it when you ask them to.
Remember it can take up to 3 months for the brain of the Standard Poodle to connect to the toilet end.
Toilet Training Puppies are cute but there are some rules to follow to keep your sanity. Firstly use a crate. Yes, I know, a lot of people think crates are cruel because they think of them as cages. Dogs are den animals. They think of crates as safe havens and as their own space. If you take a puppy home and introduce him to his crate as a safe spot and den he will always love it. Crates should not be used for punishment. The best way to get a pup used to a crate is to give him a bone to gnaw on while in there, or a toy he loves to play with. He only gets it in the crate so that makes it special.If you're busy and cannot watch your puppy keep him penned or crated to avoid accidents. The old fashioned way of rolled up newspapers and rubbing their noses in their pee doesn't work. It just teaches them to be scared of you. Instead, watch your puppy. You can always tell when it needs to go out, but rule of thumb is: take pup out after eating or drinking, on waking up and after playing. I always praise a puppy for eliminating where it should and give it a treat. If you do this you should have a toilet trained pup in no time!
The way I've taught all my pups is firstly to watch them and take them out often. Very often. In the beginning I wait till they actually start to pee then I say 'Go pee... GOOD PUPPY!'. And give them a treat. Eventually they learn to pee on cue because they know they'll get a treat for doing it when you ask them to.
Remember it can take up to 3 months for the brain of the Standard Poodle to connect to the toilet end.
Gaius Poodle puppies
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teach me one step at a time
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OH! you got me ,,, but don't leave plastic bags around anyway
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teach me well and I am yours forever.
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Training your puppy
I would recommend you find a good obedience club near you and start taking your puppy to puppy kindergarten as soon as you take him home. At a club he will meet other dogs and socialize and learn valuable lessons to make his and your life easier. I would recommend that you do puppy kindergarten and a minimum of one more level of obedience training to teach him the basics of good behaviour. I prefer clubs that use a positive reinforcement method.
HAVE FUN WHEN TRAINING, smile.
I would recommend you find a good obedience club near you and start taking your puppy to puppy kindergarten as soon as you take him home. At a club he will meet other dogs and socialize and learn valuable lessons to make his and your life easier. I would recommend that you do puppy kindergarten and a minimum of one more level of obedience training to teach him the basics of good behaviour. I prefer clubs that use a positive reinforcement method.
HAVE FUN WHEN TRAINING, smile.
Puppy needs – my recommendations
These are a few things I would recommend that you have or buy for a new puppy to make things easier when you take your puppy home.
1. a puppy pen or a crate
2. brushes and grooming equipment (see my grooming and care pages)
3. plenty of bedding for the pup (old blankets will do)
4. chew toys and things a puppy can safely chew (ie not your shoes!)
5. a ceramic water dish and a few stainless steel food bowls (do not use plastic as they can harbour bacteria in scratches and can cause skin problems)
A few things I've found useful and recommend are:
1. A Halter for car travel, like a seat belt so poodle is safe.
2. A nylon 6ft long lead and simple buckle collar
3. A raised bed made of a metal frame and flea proof material
4. A doggie futon, made with flea free materials
Things to know
Toys: Yes please! Balls (not too small), squeaky toys (if you can stand it!), rope tugs and safe teddies. Raid your local charity shops but remove all eyes and buttons. You can buy ‘white’ bones – plain or smoked from your local petstore for pup to chew – they are hygienic and natural. Dog chews are okay in moderation but sometimes cause tummy upsets.
Collars and leads: Please do not use chain collars – these stain, rub and get caught in Poodle hair causing soreness and matting. Sturdy woven nylon/material collars and leads are preferable. DON’T FORGET THE IDENTITY DISC – this is absolutely essential even if your puppy is microchipped.
Eyes: while pup is growing, and in certain weather conditions, you will find it necessary to remove ‘sleep’ from the inner corners every morning. Do not use cotton wool as fibres may break off and leave debris in the eye. Keeping the face and muzzle clipped short aids hygiene and comfort. Poodles should not have continued wet eyes – always consult your vet if these is a persistent build up in the eye or any soreness.
EXERCISE: Puppy has played with his/her siblings and other family pets. He/she has been out into the garden (weather permitting) and had puppy playtime indoors. Until pup has been vaccinated exercise with play and toys. Take care with steps and steep slopes as bones are still soft and growing. After vaccination pup can go out for walks - remember that puppy will become tired quickly after initial bursts of exercise. Regular short periods of exercise are beneficial. Long walks/runs may damage growing bones – it is important not to over exercise and to gradually build up stamina.Only after 2 years of age can you take your poodle out for long walks , running along side you, but keep in mind poodles don't run for long distance all at once. If you want Him/her to come with you then take breaks, same when you take the bike out and let them run beside you. I take Quinn out (my poodle) for about 15 min ONLY running beside the bike, then I walk about 30 min and bike home 10 min.
These are a few things I would recommend that you have or buy for a new puppy to make things easier when you take your puppy home.
1. a puppy pen or a crate
2. brushes and grooming equipment (see my grooming and care pages)
3. plenty of bedding for the pup (old blankets will do)
4. chew toys and things a puppy can safely chew (ie not your shoes!)
5. a ceramic water dish and a few stainless steel food bowls (do not use plastic as they can harbour bacteria in scratches and can cause skin problems)
A few things I've found useful and recommend are:
1. A Halter for car travel, like a seat belt so poodle is safe.
2. A nylon 6ft long lead and simple buckle collar
3. A raised bed made of a metal frame and flea proof material
4. A doggie futon, made with flea free materials
Things to know
Toys: Yes please! Balls (not too small), squeaky toys (if you can stand it!), rope tugs and safe teddies. Raid your local charity shops but remove all eyes and buttons. You can buy ‘white’ bones – plain or smoked from your local petstore for pup to chew – they are hygienic and natural. Dog chews are okay in moderation but sometimes cause tummy upsets.
Collars and leads: Please do not use chain collars – these stain, rub and get caught in Poodle hair causing soreness and matting. Sturdy woven nylon/material collars and leads are preferable. DON’T FORGET THE IDENTITY DISC – this is absolutely essential even if your puppy is microchipped.
Eyes: while pup is growing, and in certain weather conditions, you will find it necessary to remove ‘sleep’ from the inner corners every morning. Do not use cotton wool as fibres may break off and leave debris in the eye. Keeping the face and muzzle clipped short aids hygiene and comfort. Poodles should not have continued wet eyes – always consult your vet if these is a persistent build up in the eye or any soreness.
EXERCISE: Puppy has played with his/her siblings and other family pets. He/she has been out into the garden (weather permitting) and had puppy playtime indoors. Until pup has been vaccinated exercise with play and toys. Take care with steps and steep slopes as bones are still soft and growing. After vaccination pup can go out for walks - remember that puppy will become tired quickly after initial bursts of exercise. Regular short periods of exercise are beneficial. Long walks/runs may damage growing bones – it is important not to over exercise and to gradually build up stamina.Only after 2 years of age can you take your poodle out for long walks , running along side you, but keep in mind poodles don't run for long distance all at once. If you want Him/her to come with you then take breaks, same when you take the bike out and let them run beside you. I take Quinn out (my poodle) for about 15 min ONLY running beside the bike, then I walk about 30 min and bike home 10 min.
Getting the puppy to come to you.
This is the one thing that is so important for your poodles life to learn. When their so young( baby puppy), all they want to do is follow you around so take every opportunity to get them use to coming to you.
Now lets get started with every time the poodle puppy comes to you call to the puppy come, come, come to me, or find your own words to say. Don't use the puppy name, like( Sam come ), Only use the words come to me. When the puppy has come to you , then say the puppy name in good tone of voice. Only let the puppy hear it's name in a good tone of voice, because your poodle will learn , there name is a good think and is always to be used to please you. Every change you get to call the puppy to you do so, as this will become such a habit and all so get all the family to say the same things to your poodle puppy for training.
This is the one thing that is so important for your poodles life to learn. When their so young( baby puppy), all they want to do is follow you around so take every opportunity to get them use to coming to you.
Now lets get started with every time the poodle puppy comes to you call to the puppy come, come, come to me, or find your own words to say. Don't use the puppy name, like( Sam come ), Only use the words come to me. When the puppy has come to you , then say the puppy name in good tone of voice. Only let the puppy hear it's name in a good tone of voice, because your poodle will learn , there name is a good think and is always to be used to please you. Every change you get to call the puppy to you do so, as this will become such a habit and all so get all the family to say the same things to your poodle puppy for training.
