| Even if you have never owned a dog, the Maltese | | | | nap time. |
| breed makes pet ownership a joy. These intelligent | | | | You can also train your puppy to use puppy pads. |
| dogs are friendly, sociable and easy to train. With their | | | | Since many Maltese are apartment dwellers, they will |
| intelligence and personality, there is no doubt that they | | | | often use the pads throughout their life, and not just |
| are so popular. | | | | during their puppy training. |
| One of the delightful things about this breed is that they | | | | When you are away from your dogs, keep them in a |
| are incredibly easy to train. These puppies are willing to | | | | crate large enough to turn around in. Dogs are den |
| learn whatever that you are teaching. If you have | | | | animals, and being in a crate replicates being in a cave |
| never had a dog, or perhaps just discovered this dog | | | | or den. Your dog will feel secure, and is much less |
| breed, here are a few tricks that you can apply in your | | | | likely to have an accident when in fairly confined |
| Maltese puppy training. | | | | quarters. |
| Puppy Proofing | | | | Don't punish your dogs when they do have an |
| In order to reduce the stress that puppy training can | | | | accident. Be persistent, and your little dog will catch on. |
| cause, do things the easy way. Before you bring your | | | | Remember that when a puppy isn't housetrained, it is a |
| new Maltese puppy home, you will want to puppy | | | | human error - not a dog's mistake. |
| proof, much like you would do for a toddler. Since your | | | | Puppy's Behaviors at Home |
| dog will be curious, make sure that you have put | | | | From the first day, decide what is acceptable from |
| everything dangerous or irreplaceable away from your | | | | your Maltese. For example, if you don't want a dog |
| puppy's reach. It will make training much easier if you | | | | that begs from the table, or one that jumps on |
| have to spend less time correcting your dog. | | | | company, you must start with the first day home. With |
| You can spray Bitter Apple (a chewing deterrent | | | | consistency, your dog will become a well behaved |
| available for dogs) on furniture legs and other potential | | | | companion that you will enjoy for many years. |
| chewing posts. | | | | When puppy training your dog, use quick and strong |
| Make sure that your puppy has his own basket of | | | | "shh..." sound in stead of "No" to mark for undesirable |
| "good" toys. Maltese are very smart, and will become | | | | behaviors will be more effective. The reason is the |
| protective over favorite toys. You can even teach | | | | word "No" is always in use in your daily conversation. |
| them to clean up at the end of the night and put their | | | | Don't forget to give plenty of praises for the good |
| toys away. | | | | behavior as dogs will always learn better with positive |
| Puppy Potty Training | | | | reinforcements. |
| Your puppy's housebreaking should progress smoothly, | | | | I believe that you couldn't wait to apply the above tips |
| as long as you keep your puppy on a schedule. When | | | | on puppy house training at your home. You should |
| puppy potty training, your Maltese should be taken out | | | | check out my website if you want to learn more tips |
| the very first thing in the morning and last thing at night. | | | | and techniques on Maltese puppy training. |
| You should also take them out after meals and after | | | | |