How to Train Mini Poodles

The miniature poodle, also known as the mini poodle, is generally bred as a show dog, but also makes for an intelligent companion pet. This energetic, midsize poodle enjoys the physical and mental stimulation it gains from interacting with humans during training sessions. Start training your mini poodle from an early age. Combine consistency with positive reinforcement to effectively train your mini poodle.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog treats
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Instructions

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      Choose a quiet area or room that is devoid of human activity and other distractions to train your poodle. This will prevent it from being distracted by external elements and to properly focus on the training.

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      Teach basic obedience training commands such as "sit," "down" and "stay." Hold a dog treat in your hand a few inches above your poodle's nose and command it to "sit." Slowly move the hand in which you are holding the treat over the poodle's head and toward its tail. Your poodle will try to move backward to follow the treat, lower its hips in the process, and sit down.

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      Lavish your poodle with praise words such as "good boy," and offer the food treat as reward for sitting down and learning the command. By doing this, you reinforce your poodle's good behavior.

    • 4

      Repeat the "sit" command again, until your poodle has mastered it. However, ensure that you keep training sessions short -- no longer than 10 minutes a day -- to prevent your poodle from getting bored.

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      Teach one command at a time. Progress to the next command only after your poodle has mastered the command you are teaching it. This will avoid confusing your poodle.