Some people bring their new puppy home, give him a name, and expect him to respond to it immediately. Unfortunately, a supernatural psychic phenomenon does not suddenly occur in a puppy's mind just because you've decided between Buddy and Butch.
It may take several days to a week for your pup to know his name. And this lesson is the first step of many in the training of your new friend.
Puppies learn better when they are trained using rewards, not punishment. The best rewards are treats and praise. Dogs just can't get enough delicious morsels or enthusiastic "atta boys!" from a pleased owner. Establishing a positive training method for your new puppy when training him to learn his name will go a long way toward a great training relationship with him in the future. Following is a step-by-step guide for using positive reinforcement to teach your puppy his name.
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