Toy dog breeds are often seen as cute and somewhat decorative dogs that don’t need to be trained. However, as you know, every dog breed needs at least a basic dog training in order not only to avoid embarrassing and uncontrollable behavior, but also to provide them with a structured and ordered life that will eventually in the end be the way to have a happier and healthier life. In this sense, one of the most popular toy breeds is definitely the Toy Poodle and just like any other one, this breed requires training.
Toy Poodles are extremely adorable and glamorous dogs. They are usually related to high classes and to famous people because of that completely fashionable and stylized appearance. Their temperament is most of the times extremely lively and happy as well as pleasant and playful. Toy Poodles are also believed to be among the most easily trained dog breeds and this is mostly due to their high intelligence and their predisposition to please their master’s orders. They can sometimes get to bark quite a lot and this is a special thing to take into consideration when training a Toy Poodle.
Since these beautiful and lovable dogs are possessive and jealous of their owners, the best and first training you should perform is socialize them with other animals in order for your Toy Poodle to learn that there are other creatures in his world and that they can live quite peacefully. However, you should always stand out as the dog’s master and being around him from his very first weeks will teach your dog that you are the one that imparts the orders and call.
Basic dog training is extremely important to get your Toy Poodle used to following certain home rules and this is why you should make it clear when is the eating time, where your dog can sleep, where he has to evacuate, etc. This will not only put you as the authority to follow, but will also mean that your dog will be able to live in an ordered and clear way. Retrieving his own ball or toy is another way for him to recognize his own objects and respect the rest of the things in the house.
Some other basic dog training might include teaching not to bark or bite unless it is absolutely necessary and that can easily be done if you repeatedly and softly close your dog’s mouth every time he wants to bark or bite without reason. You should only let him bark or bite when you consider it properly and therefore your dog will learn to do it only when necessary. Command words such as a firm ‘no’ to mark an improper behavior should allow him to understand that his actions are not pleasing you, but never use violence since it is cruel and it only produces more violence.
Patience and consistency are the key words to any dog training process and we can assure you that training your Toy Poodle will be easy, fun and uplifting since those moments together will be the best time ever.
