Getting a new puppy is exciting! Puppies bring so much joy into our lives and keep us on our toes. They develop their personality according to their genes and experiences. Some are easy-going but affectionate, and others are more playful and demanding. To choose your future canine companion, you must consider their behavioral traits.
Here are four behaviors to watch out for in a new puppy!
1) Separation Anxiety
After puppies are taken from their mother, they look to you as their leader and parent. A puppy sees familiarity and safety when they are with you. Leaving them can cause panic, just like leaving a child. Separation anxiety can be more difficult to unlearn, but with consistent training and a trainer’s help, your dog can learn that you will always come back for them.
2) Nipping
Although a puppy’s baby teeth are small, they can still cause a reaction after getting nipped. Being nipped by small needle-like teeth isn’t the worst experience in the world, but this behavior needs to be addressed so that nipping doesn’t turn to biting in the future. Be sure to research some techniques on preventing nipping and practice these consistently so you won’t need to worry about a grown dog using their teeth on you!
3) Begging
Begging is one dog behavior that is only cute as a puppy. It’s hard to say no to those cute puppy eyes and adorable whine; however, a begging dog can become challenging to control as an adult dog. Your dog will grow up thinking it does not have to listen or obey if you don’t train them with boundaries or commands. This will not give you the peace of mind and control you want to have with your dog in public.
4) Eating Everything in Sight
Puppies love to eat! They are also very curious, and being hungry and curious can be a bad combination. When taking your dog out to places and even around the house, be sure that your puppy is not chewing or eating anything they’re not supposed to. It’s better to be safe than sorry and keep an eye out for anything that could attract your puppy to trouble.
All puppies cause a little mischief, but most unwanted behaviors can be corrected with proper training and time. At Blue Star Labradoodles, we raise Multi-Generation Australian Labradoodles that naturally have gentle, loving temperaments, making them easy to train.
Contact us at (509)979-0949 to learn more about purchasing information and puppy availability!
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