Shih Tzu Training - 3 Tips For Successfully Training Your Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu training can be a tough road to walk with a new puppy. What do you do with a puppy who pees absolutely everywhere and barks to no end? It can be so frustrating to deal with this and a real test of your patience. What is the best way and method for training your puppy? Here are some tips that most people don’t consider:
1.) Do not excessively scold or punish your puppy
In Shih Tzu training, scolding or punishing will be not be an effective means for training your puppy. In fact, this can actually make it harder to train your dog! This is contrary to popular belief and how many people approach training their pet. Don’t make this mistake! Shih Tzus best respond to positive and non-violent reinforcement.
2.) Use dog treats the right way
Treats can be very effective way in Shih Tzu training but only if they are used properly. Another mistake that is frequently made is to use treats as a way to bribe your puppy into good behavior. You do not want to use treats as a method for bribing your puppy into good behavior but as a way to reinforce good behavior patterns that your puppy is demonstrating.
3.) Do not force training upon your puppy
Shih Tzu puppies can have a very short attention span. So in Shih Tzu training, take time to train them in short periods of time. If you find your puppy is becoming distracted by something, don’t try to force them into training, but simply come back at a later time. The last thing you want to do is cause your puppy to resist training because you uncomfortably force them into training sessions!
Shih Tzu training can be a very tiring, and sometimes discouraging process, but the rewards are astounding! Stick with it, be patient, and take the time to apply these tips, and you will be on your way to successfully training your puppy!
Written by Kathryn McDonald
