How to Train a Wild Puppy

According to Pet Care Education, dog owners need to understand why puppies act a certain way. Wild or bad behavior is often the result of your pup wanting more attention from you, or it can be the result of an undiagnosed anxiety problem. Correct wild puppy behavior by knowing how to train your pup with positive interactions. Enlist a certified dog trainer to help you follow through with your pup training.

Things You'll Need

  • Puppy treats
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Instructions

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      Begin training a puppy as soon as he becomes a household member. Puppies are traditionally open and eager to learn, and will develop healthy training habits when taught to them during the earliest years. Be patient when starting to train a wild puppy because it takes time for good habits to form.

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      Incorporate positive dog training principals. Learn to correct bad doggy behavior without punishments. Wild dogs in particular may be predisposed to aggressive behavior. Yelling or swatting will cause them to react out of fear, and will more than likely influence them to switch on their 'aggressive' behavior as a coping mechanism.

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      Ignore bad habits. Do not yell or react to your puppy when he does something wrong. Instead, for example, if he jumps on the table to greet you coming through the door, walk away without petting or looking at him. Let the dog know that he will not receive any attention from you when he makes a mistake.

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      Reward good behavior. Give the pup attention and treats when he follows your commands. Give extra treats or attention to reward him for commands that were especially challenging.