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Teaching a Puppy’s Mind
You must spend as much time as possible with your puppy during his first four months. Because, everything your dog does at this stage, helps him to stimulate the networks of his brain. These network connections (synapses) are strengthened when stimulated and become part of the dog’s brain's permanent structure.
This is the time you must give him a variety of experiences such as taking him to train stations, schools, shopping centers, and to puppy classes. It is also the beginnings of basic obedience ie., to let him know that it is right to respond to his name (as by now you have decided on a name for the puppy) and so on. You can expect him to look at you each time he is called by his name.
Physical activities will stimulate the growth of your pup’s brain cells. Encourage your dog to walk along a placed ladder on the floor or let him run through a toy tunnel. Also, there are many ordinary things in your home and garden that can be used to introduce your puppy to different stimuli. You can make his mind work by hiding a treat in a box filled with newspaper, or play “which hand is it in”. Your aim should be to get the puppy to use his brain and his senses as much as possible.
Never punish the puppy. For any negative actions use the word “no” or use a growling tone to simulate the voice of a natural canine mother. But, If the puppy responds with the correct action he must instantly be rewarded with praise or treat. Other family members also must know the commands and use them accordingly.
A puppy that has not been properly trained will be reluctant to try anything new and may be fearful of strangers, fireworks, sirens, people, and any unusual noises or places. Teaching your puppy has to be done with pleasure, patience and above all with consistency and that will make you a good owner.
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