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| It can actually be more difficult to train a toy dog breed | | | | Of course, you purchased your Pomeranian to be a |
| than a larger dog because face it, a toy breed, like the | | | | companion, a friend, someone to talk to and love but |
| Pomeranian is so cute! But that doesn't change the | | | | an out of control dog is no buddy. They expect to |
| fact that they are a dog and think like a canine, as did | | | | follow orders from their commander and if you aren't |
| their ancestors before them. Puppy training is the best | | | | in charge, they will be. Many Pomeranian owners allow |
| time to start with giving simple orders and expecting | | | | their dogs to sleep with them or jump up on their lap |
| results. Yes, even when they cry, whine, and look at | | | | because they think it shows them how much you love |
| you with those sad brown eyes. Although just a baby, | | | | them. Your bed should always be off limits. It is all right |
| a puppy will test its superiority over a human and size | | | | to put their bed on the floor but allowing in your bed |
| means nothing to him or her. | | | | definitely gives them authority. Your lap is an area |
| One of the biggest problems that owners of | | | | where they can be welcomed but only when you ask |
| Pomeranians complain of is jumping. No, that's not just | | | | for them. |
| what small dogs do; you allow it. Understanding why | | | | It will be much easier to pull yourself together and get |
| dogs jump on people is critical in bringing a halt to it as | | | | this over with in puppy training than try and undo all of |
| soon as it begins. When you allow your Pomeranian to | | | | your mistakes once the damage has been done and |
| jump on another person or yourself, you are letting | | | | your Pomeranian is older and in charge. It could even |
| them show disrespect and giving them permission to | | | | be fun! You are probably getting a sour taste in your |
| be the boss. It may appear sweet to your guest but | | | | mouth just thinking about correcting your puppy when |
| explain that it is not tolerated so there is no coaching. | | | | all they are trying to do is protect and love you. Get |
| Another bad habit that needs to be nipped in the bud | | | | past that. Pomeranians or any other type of toys, |
| during puppy training is growling. Growling at another | | | | medium or large dogs are not people and they do not |
| dog is not acceptable. Growling at your guests is not | | | | think like people. Listen to trainers, read books, and |
| acceptable. Remember, your Pomeranian is not just | | | | watch films about dog training. Cruelty comes from not |
| protecting his or her turf; they are showing aggression | | | | training your dog and causing them confusion. Your life |
| that they are in charge. Don't ever forget that there is | | | | and your Pomeranian's will be happier and more fulfilling |
| only one pack leader (no, they don't know or care that | | | | when you have the trained pet of your dreams and he |
| there aren't a dozen other dogs around them), and that | | | | or she has their leader. |