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submitted: Aug 21st 2008 | by: LisaACollins | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 473 | |

The Poodle breed is really fantastic and make perfect family pets. They are affectionate, energetic and loving, but they can also be quite stubborn and domineering. Poodle training is very important, as is training with any other breed of dog. It is particularly important when dealing with this breed however because the owner needs to teach the dog to be less dominant and to understand that they, and not the dog, are the one in charge.

There are a few tips and tricks in particular which will be helpful with Poodle training and which any Poodle owner should be aware of. Dog owners should know that there are many different tips but only some work while others are basically bogus.

It is important that Poodles are trained while they are still young, as early on in their lives as possible. Also, there are certain tips and tricks that an owner can keep in mind however when it comes to training their Poodle, especially when deciding on Poodle litter box training.

There are a few different things that are important for an owner to remember when getting started with Poodle training. Poodles are often difficult to train because they are very stubborn and often very dominant as well, but it can be done. One of the most important tips here is to be firm but gentle. Yelling and getting angry at the dog is not going to help any, as they respond much better to positive reinforcement and not to frustration.

Decide where you will put the litter box. Take your time to decide because you should not move the box later because you will confuse the puppy. Buy the biggest litter box you can find and fill it with shredded paper. Regular kitty litter can be harmful to dogs so don't use it for your Poodle.

Fill the litter box with paper litter or just shredded paper because regular kitty litter can make a Poodle sick and should not be used. Take the puppy to the litter box every few hours or is the puppy gives signals of having to go potty.

It is then just a matter of time before your dog is using the litter box on its own. With a lot of praise Poodle litter box training can go rather quickly. Verbal praise and a pat on the head each time your dog successfully uses the litter box will reinforce continued use. Never yell or strike your Poodle, this is abuse and is never an effective training technique.

With persistence and a sense of humor you will survive through Poodle litter box training. Your dog will be happy and self-assured in knowing where to go potty. Training is the responsibility of every dog owner and is also a great way to spend quality, bonding time with your pet.

About the Author

Lisa A Collins is a passionate lover of the Poodle and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Poodle. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Poodle Litter Box Training plus a whole lot more.

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