Earning Your Puppy's Respect
Your puppy is a pack animal, and he still follows the call of the
wild. Your family is your puppy's "pack." Who will be
the leader and who will be the follower?
There are some ways to set yourself and your family up as "top
dog." You want to earn your puppy's respect. That can mean
being tough, but always fair.
Never hit your dog. Never scold for something your puppy did a while
ago. Your puppy will have no idea what the problem is and will think
that you are mad for no reason. Only correct your dog when caught
in the act.
To make yourself look like a leader:
• Always walk through doors first.
• When you get home, you and your family should eat in your
dog's presence before setting out the puppy food. In packs, the
most important dogs always eat first.
• Also use tone of voice to communicate. A high pitch is exciting
and playful. A normal tone is like a bark - direct and commanding.
A low growl is a warning. With practice, you can make your puppy
understand your mood.
From--http://pets.yahoo.com/pets/dogs/hn/grooming_your_dog
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