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| POSITIVE PERSUASION |
| ADVICE 223 |
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In order to teach the puppy what are the activities that are not allowed, it is better to use an incentive of food instead of punishment.
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| THE BED AS A REFUGEE |
| It is not convenient to isolate the puppy from the members of the family because dogs are curious and sociable animals and they will feel rejected. |
| ADVICE 224 |
| The dog's bed is its home and it is convenient to locate it in a nice place of the house such as a corner in the kitchen of the living room. |
| PEOPLE FIRST |
| Naturally, dogs want to be the first ones in everything, going through the doors, going out, etc. |
| ADVICE 225 |
| If you teach your puppy for you to pass first, you will be reaffirming your authority over the dog. If the animal doesn't understand this point, its education can turn to be very difficult. |
| BITING BY CURIOSITY |
| Puppies recognize their environment through taste and play biting, but you should impose discipline by telling them a firm "NO". |
HOW TO USE THE CAGE
HOW TO USE THE Dog CAGE |
| If you have gotten your puppy used to use a cage, it will turn into the dog's favorite place, its own space. Others are use to be in a Dog Kennel. |
| ADVICE 226 |
| The cages shouldn't be used as an instrument of punishment. The adequate and responsible use of the cage is very useful to educate your dog at home, it diminishes the destructive instincts and makes easier to travel with the dog. |
| ADVICE 227 |
| To initiate the adaptation of the dog to the cage, furnish it with a soft floor, a water bowl and one of the dog's favorite toys, leaving the door open. |
| ADVICE 228 |
| Show the dog a candy and give it the order of "get in", seduce it to get into its new home. Make sure the door won't close so the dog won't get scared and will be able to go out whenever it wants. |
| ADVICE 229 |
| When the dog gets used to the cage, the animal will be happy to use it and you will have no need to order it to do so. |
| ADVICE 230 |
| Take the chance to close the door when the dog is happily playing and the open it immediately in order to keep the dog from getting nervous. Place is in a nice place of the house. |
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| ADVICE 231 |
| As soon as the dog gets used to it, it will sleep well, quiet and warm in the cage. Dogs should never be left in cages during the day, a couple of hours maximum, and it is convenient for them to exercise before getting in the cage |
| Some dogs, specially the ones that have been in shelters or have been abandoned, dislike being locked up. However, if you get the puppy used to sleep in the cage, the animal will feel comfortable. |
| ADVICE 232 |
| Traveling problems are sensitively smoothed if you have trained you puppy to stay in a cage. Traveling in its own cage, the puppy will be quiet during the trip. |
| A big cage covered with paper is a good place for the puppies to have fun with no danger. |
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