Small Dog Training Mistakes

Animal Planet offers helpful advice on the 5 Biggest Training Mistakes Small Dog Owners Make.

5 Biggest Training Mistakes Small Dog Owners Make

Small dogs need training too.Here they are:

1: Rushing Bathroom Duties
Crate training is effective. Dove has a complete section on crate training small dogs.

2: Being Inconsistent
Don’t confuse your dog by letting them on the couch one time and telling them to get off the couch another. Be sure everyone in the house is on the same page.

3: Forgoing the Fun
Make sure training is FUN. You also need to account for a toy dog’s shorter attention span. They need lots of training session breaks.You can absolutely train a small dog. Don’t let them fool you.

4: Throwing Your Weight Around
Yelling and hitting is absolutely not necessary. The end result will be a fearful and possibly aggressive dog.

5: Indulging the ‘Cute’
“it’s especially important to train them to heel, stay and sit. And, by all means, to come when they’re called.” It will make for a happier, less stressful home if you don’t take the time to correct unwanted behaviors.

“By learning how to tap into your small dog’s natural behavior, and by employing plenty of patience, the two of you can enjoy each other’s company for years to come.”