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HOW TO FIND A REPUTABLE BREEDER POISONOUS PLANTS AND YOUR POODLE
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poodle training Poodles are among the most intelligent and easily trained of all dogs. They have cheerful personalities and are eager to please, which makes them frequent choices for agility and obedience trials. Their first training, of course, will be housebreaking.
housebreaking your poodle Feeding your puppy on a regular schedule will result in more regular elimination. Young puppies will also need to go out first thing in the morning and after napping. Take your puppy out on a leash to the same spot each time, and be sure to praise him when he performs. With small dogs such as toy poodles, it's tempting to just pick them up and carry them to their spot, but they won't learn that way. Take them to the door on their leash a few times, and they will soon learn to go to the door whenever they need to go out. If you carry them every time, they'll simply wait for you to come and get them when they have to go out. If your puppy does have an accident in the house, there's no point in scolding or punishing, since the puppy won't make the connection. Puppies only understand scolding if you catch them in the act or as they are about to commit it. If you can catch her in the act, take her out immediately and praise her for finishing outside. Remember that your puppy wants to please you, and accidents are often the owner's fault for not keeping to a regular schedule. Clean the accident area thoroughly to remove the scent. Don't use cleaners containing ammonia. The scent is close enough to the scent of urine to actually encourage the puppy to go there again.
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