How to Train a Spitz Puppy
Spitz puppies are quite intelligent and easy to train. They learn best from consistent training from a young age. There are three types of Spitz, namely Finnish, Japanese and German. Generally, the Japanese Spitz is motivated by human behavior, so how you act will have an effect on training. Sometimes the Finnish Spitz can be stubborn when it comes to training, but they are nevertheless intelligent and learn quickly. The German Spitz is very loving but has a temperamental personality that can act as a hindrance to training.
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Instructions
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Turn your back to the puppy if it does an unwelcome act like bark or jump on people. It may stop the behavior and come toward you.
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Purchase a crate for your dog that is the right size. Your puppy should not want to go to the bathroom there as long as it is proportional to your dog's size. This will help potty-train it.
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Take your dog out as often as possible -- after meals, drinks and naps. A puppy can hold it in for half as many hours as it is months old, so a 4-month-old puppy can hold it in for two hours. When you take the dog out, say, "Go potty," and praise the dog with treats with it potties. Don't let the dog walk away from you or ignore you.
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Enroll the dog in a positive reinforcement obedience class. This will teach your dog to do basic commands like sit and lie down, plus more advanced off-leash commands.
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Train your dog yourself by repeating the same command like "sit" and praising by saying "well done" and offering treats when the dog does the command. Repetition is key and using the same command each time is essential. Use a tender voice and do not make sessions last too long, as the Spitz can become bored quickly. The Spitz dog tends to respond to admiration more often than disciplinary actions.
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Tips & Warnings
The Japanese Spitz dog is often good at fly-ball and agility skill trials.
References
- Photo Credit spitz dog image by Sergey Kolesnikov from Fotolia.com
