Exposure works by
rewarding puppies for proper behavior while they experience new stimuli which leads to adult dogs that are not reactive or afraid when they experience something unfamiliar.
Always reward the puppy for leaving these situations, and then focus their mind on something more safe and suitable.
Only reward the puppy with one treat, as he'll be getting several from all of the family members playing the game.
You must
reward you puppy right as he does what is asked otherwise he will get confused with what you want him to do.
Encourage calm behaviors when you release your puppy from the crate, and ask it to sit again and
calmly reward the puppy.
It is important to open the crate only when the puppy is quiet and not actively whining so not to
reward puppy crate training whining.
Even so, it's important to
reward your puppy whenever he does something good as that will help him understand better and learn quicker.
By gradually increasing the delay before
rewarding your puppy on each successive trial, you are progressively increasing the length of the stay and phasing out the need for rewards.
In the same way you did when teaching the «Sit» command, you will need a handful of small treats to
reward your puppy while teaching him the «Lie down» command.
Reinforcement Rich Environment Most puppy problems can be prevented by
simply rewarding the puppy for his attempts at good behavior.
Each piece of food extricated from the chew
toy rewards your puppy for chewing the chew toy and of course, chewing Kongs is mutually exclusive to chewing anything else.
Kong -
feeding rewards your puppy for lying down, being calm and quiet and focusing on the task at hand (Kong - chewing) rather than fretting about being alone.
Of course, puppy will need play and cuddle time, too, so be sure to
reward puppy after a successful potty trip with time out of the crate and fun time playing with you.
Positive reinforcement can be just as effective as discouraging attack behavior, so always
reward your puppy when he does something right.
Similarly, do
n't reward your puppy with excitement and praise when he jumps onto your lap unless you want him to think that it's still okay for him to do it a few months down the road when he's fifty pounds heavier.
Successful housetraining, as well - known dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar says, «depends upon the owner being able to predict when their puppy needs to eliminate, being able to direct their puppy to the appropriate toilet area and
then rewarding their puppy for doing the right thing in the right place».
You will use your timer (most smartphones have this app), to lengthen little by little the time you keep the door closed, making note of progress and
rewarding your puppy for it.