Poodle Training: A Professional’s Advice

Of all the different breeds of dog that one can choose from, the Poodle is definitely one of the best. They really offer everything that a person looks for in a dog. They are loyal, friendly and affectionate, let alone absolutely beautiful. There are a few things that need to be considered very seriously before one opts to get a Poodle for a pet however, and in particular this includes Poodle training.

Proper Poodle training is essential in order to make sure that the puppy understands what is right and what is wrong and will grow up and be a polite and well mannered adult dog. Training can be difficult with any breed of dog but especially so with Poodles because they tend to be very stubborn and dominant dogs. This means that training them even a single thing will often take much longer than with other dogs. Once well trained however these dogs are incredibly polite and well behaved.

There are a few great tips in particular that are helpful for Poodle training. Basic dog obedience should be the first step, and then as the dog makes progress the owner can add in more lessons. The come command is one of the first and most important lessons that an owner should teach their dog, and to do this the owner needs to order the dog to "Come!" and right after they have given the command they need to pull the dog towards them and praise them. Praising the dog both verbally and physically is very important because this is going to make sure that the dog understands that they have done well.

Heel is another important command to teach the Poodle in Poodle training and to do this the owner needs to command them to "Heel!" while they are walking out with the foot closest to the dog. It is important for them to remember that if the dog’s head or neck is not level with their leg then they need to jerk the dog into this position, otherwise they will never learn.

The process of poodle training is one of great importance to stave off future Poodle problem behaviors and there are a few tips that every owner should remember. One is to be firm but friendly at the same time, because the dog is going to respond better to positive reinforcement and praise than to anger and frustration. Patience is a necessity here and really key when training not only a Poodle, but also any sort of dog. Owners need to remember to focus on a single command each session rather than trying to cram as many in as possible, so that the dog is not left confused and overwhelmed.

It is also very important to make sure that there are no distractions around while training the dog, such as toys and food, because then the dog will not be able to focus and this will make training them a great deal more difficult. Owners should also remember that there are many wonderful professional dog trainers out there who will be able to help out here and make sure that the dog is properly trained.

Lisa Collins has experience with canines and understands that Poodles are one of the most difficult but important breeds of dog to train. Poodle training can be difficult but it can be done, with the right tools and a bit of patience. There are some really great dog training books out there that a Poodle owner can buy to help with the training of their dog.