| You you might need to engage in some Maltese | | | | to continually use the same audible or visual signal to |
| puppy training if you've recently acquired one of these | | | | ask for a particular action on your puppy's part. For |
| fine dogs. This happens to be one of the main places | | | | example, if you use the word "come" as a command, |
| where good bonding with your puppy can occur. He or | | | | only use that word and not others included like "come |
| she will know what you expect of him and you will | | | | now". |
| understand more about how he will react. Below we | | | | Using punishment is a big no-no when it comes to |
| mention some fairly good points about training your | | | | training any dog including your Maltese puppy. They |
| Maltese puppy in the near future. | | | | simply do not respond very well to punishment. Get |
| Being originally from Europe, the Maltese breed has | | | | your dog to take action by motivating him with praise |
| been considered to be one of Europe's oldest toy | | | | and rewards. Positive reinforcement really cannot be |
| breeds first popular among people with status including | | | | beaten when it comes to training your puppy. |
| aristocracy and other royal subjects. | | | | Remember to challenge your Maltese puppy, first, in |
| Starting your Maltese puppy training may be difficult at | | | | simple ways. Later as he matures, you'll want to |
| first at least with respect to house training. After about | | | | increase the complexity of a particular challenge. Dogs |
| 21 days, it will probably be helpful to crate train your | | | | like challenge since it brings new experiences in which |
| Maltese puppy. Don't use abrasive techniques when | | | | they can build on. Often, the happier dogs are those |
| attempting to train your puppy. This holds true for all | | | | that use their brain more. |
| dogs not just the Maltese breed. In all situations use a | | | | Thinking about your puppy's attention span will be |
| calm assertive demeanor in order to show love, | | | | helpful when seeking to train him effectively. The |
| gentleness, control, consistency, etc. Use reward in | | | | younger puppy will have a shorter attention span than |
| patients as a motivator to get your dog doing what it | | | | an older one. At first, you'll want to keep your training |
| should. | | | | experiences short but later as your puppy gets older it |
| Maybe before you start out doing formal training for | | | | will be okay to lengthen those training times. |
| your puppy, a little pre-training will probably be helpful. | | | | At any time around your puppy, you want to project a |
| This exercise will involve getting your puppy to come | | | | calm assertive demeanor like any proper pack leader |
| to you. Make sure your puppy is a fair amount a | | | | would. All dogs including the Maltese are pack animals. |
| distance away. At the same time, call to your puppy | | | | They are genetically predisposed to need any leader. |
| using the "come" command while also clapping and a | | | | That leader has to be you as the master. However, |
| happy manner. Using a sweet high-pitched voice for | | | | they can include every human in your household. Being |
| this command will help attract your puppy's attention. | | | | the leader requires you've been patient and confident. |
| Once he comes/arrives, reward him with praise and/or | | | | Please note that if you do not take position as pack |
| a small treat. This exercise can be a really good | | | | leader, your dog will. When this happens, you will |
| precursor for future training sessions. | | | | undoubtedly have dog problems. |
| Following basic guidelines in almost any discipline will | | | | Think upon timing when training your Maltese puppy. |
| always be a good idea. This also holds true when | | | | Your puppy needs to know that you mean business |
| attempting to get your puppy to learn. Guidelines such | | | | when it comes to responding to your commands. If |
| as these will help you successfully implement your | | | | you give the command, your puppy should respond |
| Maltese puppy training. Follow these guidelines during | | | | immediately. Don't let him ignore you or act moments |
| formal training sessions but also in simple everyday life | | | | later. |
| for your puppy. Your puppy will be constantly learning | | | | In the beginning, it might take some effort to get your |
| so if you allow him to learn consistently, he will learn | | | | Maltese puppy learning what you want him to learn. |
| faster. | | | | This breed generally has been found not to be the |
| Consistency will always be very important when it | | | | easiest one to train. However, like all dogs, the Maltese |
| comes to your puppy learning he effectively and | | | | is very trainable. Training sessions will only strengthen |
| quickly. There will be times when you only use audible | | | | your bond with your puppy. It will make his life and |
| commands but also other ones where you might use | | | | yours much happier. |
| visual cues. In any manner of communication, you need | | | | |