\nor reward him.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
He will gradually understand that calmness and having all four paws on the ground attract your attention, not jumping.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf The objective<\/h3>\n
Your return should remain a pleasant, but controlled, experience.<\/p>\n
By remaining consistent and steady, you teach your puppy a simple rule:
attention is obtained through calm behavior.<\/p>\n
This is how you build a polite and balanced dog.<\/p>\n
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8 \u2013 Should you ignore your dog on the way back?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
We often hear that you should completely ignore your dog when you get home.<\/p>\n
In reality, it\u2019s not about ignoring it\u2026 but about not reinforcing the excitement.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen you come home, your dog may be very excited: wagging its tail, jumping up and down, vocalizing. This behavior is normal. What matters is how you respond to it.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e The right attitude<\/h3>\n
Upon arrival:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Enter calmly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Put your belongings down without rushing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Avoid high-pitched voices and sudden movements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do not encourage jumping or restlessness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If your dog is very excited, simply wait for him to calm down.
Once he has all four paws on the ground and is more composed, you can then:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
greet him,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
stroke him calmly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
speak to him gently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This rewards calmness, not excitement.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf Why is this important?<\/h3>\n
If you react with excessive enthusiasm, you risk:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
to maintain hyper-excitement,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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to reinforce hyper-attachment,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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to accentuate the contrast between your absence and your return.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A simple and calm return helps your dog understand that your comings and goings are part of the normal routine.<\/p>\n
in short<\/h3>\n
You shouldn\u2019t ignore your dog on principle.
You should ignore restlessness and value calmness.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s this nuance that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n
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9 \u2013 Should we pick him up or comfort him as soon as he is scared?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
The answer is nuanced.<\/p>\n
If you react excessively to a minor fright, you risk unintentionally reinforcing the feeling of fear. By immediately picking them up or insistently reassuring them, they may associate the situation with a real danger.<\/p>\n
The goal is not to ignore your dog, but to teach him to gradually manage his emotions.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e What the mother naturally does<\/h3>\n
When a puppy hears an unusual noise, it observes its mother\u2019s reaction.
If she remains calm, the puppy understands that there is no danger and relaxes in turn.<\/p>\n
The puppy thus learns to analyze its environment by referring to the adult\u2019s attitude.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf How to react?<\/h3>\n
Faced with mild fear:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Stay calm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Adopt a relaxed posture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Avoid sudden movements and worried voices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Continue your activity as normal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can then distract him with a game or an enjoyable activity.<\/p>\n
Your attitude should convey a simple message:
\u201cEverything is fine, there is no danger.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beware of genuine distress<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s not about leaving a dog in a state of deep panic without support.
In cases of intense fear (violent storm, trauma, truly stressful situation), assistance may be necessary, but always with calm and control.<\/p>\n
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10 \u2013 My puppy is refusing his kibble: should I give him something else?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
It can happen that a puppy occasionally refuses its kibble, especially if it has recently tasted more palatable foods.<\/p>\n
Dans la majorit\u00e9 des cas, il ne s\u2019agit pas d\u2019un caprice grave, mais d\u2019un comportement d\u2019apprentissage : le chiot teste.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e How to react?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Offer the food bowl at fixed times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
If the puppy doesn\u2019t eat, remove it without comment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Offer it again at the next meal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A healthy puppy won\u2019t starve itself.
If it skips a meal, it will usually come back to eat at the next one.<\/p>\n
Important rules<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Avoid immediately replacing kibble with a more palatable food.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Don\u2019t give in to the persistent stare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Do not share your meal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It\u2019s not a question of \u201chierarchy\u201d or challenge, but of consistency.
If the puppy learns that refusing gets him something better, he will repeat that behavior.<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f However, if the refusal persists for several meals, is accompanied by lethargy, diarrhea or vomiting, consult a veterinarian.<\/p>\n
A stable diet contributes to the puppy\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n
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11 \u2013 Should I put my hand in his food bowl?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
No, it is not necessary to disturb a dog while it is eating.<\/p>\n
Leave him alone during his meal.
Just like with humans, mealtimes should be calm.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e So why do we talk about \u201chand in the bowl\u201d?<\/h3>\n
The goal is not to provoke or test the puppy, but to gradually accustom it to your presence.<\/p>\n
A good method is to:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
approach calmly,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Add some kibble to the bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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to leave calmly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The puppy will associate your approach with something positive.<\/p>\n
What to avoid<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Retirer la gamelle sans raison.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
stare intently at him while he eats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Handle it abruptly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These behaviors can, on the contrary, create mistrust.<\/p>\n
The goal is to have a dog that eats calmly and accepts your presence without tension.<\/p>\n
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12 \u2013 My dog \u200b\u200bhas done something wrong: I gave him a command and he no longer responds to it.<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sometimes a dog stops responding to a command that it previously knew well.<\/p>\n
In many cases, this is easily explained:
the dog has associated the command word with a negative experience.<\/p>\n
For example :<\/p>\n
\n- \n
You raised your voice,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
You were angry,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
The order was followed by a punishment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
or the context was stressful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The dog does not associate the word with \u201cexercise\u201d, but with the emotion experienced at the moment it heard it.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e Why isn\u2019t he responding anymore?<\/h3>\n
If the word has been repeated with tension or frustration, it can become predictive of something unpleasant.<\/p>\n
The dog can then:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
hesitate,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
to slow down,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
avoid,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
or ignore the order completely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This isn\u2019t stubbornness, nor is it a challenge.
It\u2019s a negative association.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf What to do?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Change the command word.
Use a new, neutral term.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Resume learning calmly, as if you were starting from scratch:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
in a quiet environment,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
with positive reinforcement,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
without pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Value every success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nOver time, the new word will be associated with a positive experience.<\/p>\n
To remember<\/h3>\n
An order should always remain associated with something clear, consistent, and secure.<\/p>\n
If negative emotion takes over, learning is compromised.<\/p>\n
Education is based on consistency, patience and calmness\u2026 much more than on authority.<\/p>\n
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13 \u2013 Does he know he\u2019s done something wrong?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a phrase we hear very often:
\u201cHe knows he\u2019s done something wrong, you can see it on his face!\u201d<\/p>\n
In reality, dogs do not experience guilt like humans.<\/p>\n
When he lowers his ears, avoids eye contact, or adopts a low posture, he is not saying:
\u201cI know I did wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said something like:
\u201cYour attitude has changed; I sense tension.\u201d<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e What he actually understands<\/h3>\n
The dog lives in the present moment.<\/span><\/p>\nHe cannot make the connection between a past mistake and an anger that arises later.<\/span><\/p>\n
If he caused destruction in your absence, he doesn\u2019t make the connection between:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
your return,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
your anger,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
and the past action.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It simply reacts to your posture, your voice, your energy.<\/p>\n
Its signals (averted gaze, low posture, tucked tail) are signals of appeasement, not guilt.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf How to react to a \u201cstupid\u201d act?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Never scold a dog for an act committed in your absence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Clean it up, no comment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Look for the cause: boredom, anxiety, lack of exercise, too long an absence?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Education is only effective at the precise moment of the behavior, not several minutes or hours later.<\/p>\n
To remember<\/h3>\n
The dog isn\u2019t trying to provoke you.
He doesn\u2019t plan his mischief.<\/p>\n
It acts according to its needs, its level of learning, and its environment.<\/p>\n
Understanding this profoundly changes the relationship.<\/p>\n
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14 \u2013 My dog \u200b\u200bis growling: should I punish him?<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
No. Punishing a growl is a mistake.<\/p>\n
Growling is a warning signal.
It\u2019s the dog\u2019s way of saying:
\u201cI\u2019m not comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e Why shouldn\u2019t we punish?<\/h3>\n
If you punish the growling, you remove the signal\u2026 but not the emotion.<\/p>\n
The dog can then learn to stop warning and go straight to biting.<\/p>\n
A dog that growls is a dog that is communicating.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf So what should we do?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Stay calm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Analyze the situation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Identify the cause: pain? fear? resource guarding? misunderstanding?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Work on the underlying problem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The growl is valuable information.
It should be listened to, not suppressed.<\/p>\n
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15 \u2013 Repeating an order several times<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSit\u2026sit\u2026sit\u2026SIT!\u201d \u00bb<\/p>\n
By repeating the command, the dog mainly learns\u2026 that it can wait until the 4th or 5th time.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e Why is this a mistake?<\/h3>\n
A repeated command becomes background noise.
The dog no longer pays attention to it.<\/p>\n
He learns that the first application is not mandatory.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf What to do?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
He learns that the first application is not mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Wait a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Help the dog succeed if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Reward immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An order = a clear request.<\/p>\n
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16 \u2013 Lack of consistency in the rules<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
One day the sofa is allowed. The next day it is forbidden.<\/p>\n
For the dog, it\u2019s incomprehensible.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e Why is this a problem?<\/h3>\n
Dogs learn through repetition and consistency.
If the rules change depending on mood or situation, they cannot learn properly.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfaf What to do?<\/h3>\n\n- \n
Set simple rules.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Always apply them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Make sure that all family members respect them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
La coh\u00e9rence rassure le chien.<\/p>\n
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17 \u2013 Lacking patience<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
A puppy cannot control itself like an adult.<\/p>\n
He explores, tests, learns.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3e Why is this important?<\/h3>\n
Impatience creates:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
tension,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
confusion,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Sometimes fear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Learning takes time and repetition.<\/p>\n
To remember<\/h3>\n
Most educational \u201cproblems\u201d stem from:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
due to a lack of consistency,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
due to poor communication,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
or expectations that are too high.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Education rests on three pillars:<\/p>\n
Clarity.
Calm.
Constitude.<\/p>\n
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More information<\/h2>\n
Why the positive method?
\nHow to teach your puppy the first essential words?<\/p>\n
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