Welcome to Pomeranian Dog Training! This website is dedicated to helping Pomeranian dog owner with their Pomeranian dog obedience training and offering advice on a host of common Pomeranian problems that dog owners may face, including: Pomeranian aggression in all its forms from dominance aggression to aggression caused by fear; the most common and frustrating dog obedience issues, such as Pomeranian barking, chewing, and whining; and comprehensive information on Pomeranian house training, Pomeranian potty training, clicker training, grooming and more.
Prior Training Pomeranian
Know the history – This is the first and foremost thing that you need to do before starting any form of dog training. Basic information such as the dog breed and natural instincts they possess.
Dog characteristics – Pomeranians show high level of intelligence, confidence and capability. These qualities must be taken into consideration because it can help you in the dog training process.
Dog Size – They are known to be cranky when other dogs are around including big ones and tend to be snappy with small children too. Their size doesn’t limit them to attack when threatened.
Temperament – Pomeranians are typically loving, cocky and loyal. But there are other traits that you will find out soon enough when the training starts. These behaviors and temperaments are largely determined by where you purchased your dog and what early trainings that have been done.
General Rules in Training Pomeranian
- Start training at very young age. It would be much easier to train a puppy that has not developed any bad habits yet.
- House Training should be the first on the list
- Every training session should be an enjoyable experience for you and your dog. Don’t start and train if you are not in the mood.
- Training should last about 5-10 minutes in order to maintain motivation.
- Do not give out rewards or treats if your dog did not respond appropriately to commands.
- Be consistent and firm to avoid confusing your dog
- Do not in any way involve any punishment or negativity
- Always end your trainings on a positive note. Reward your dog for a job well done.
Pomeranian Problems
Below is a list of common problems that many Pomeranian owners encounter. Each concern can be addressed with proper dog training and guidance.
Potty Training – this training requires a lot of patience and perseverance in the first few weeks, but if you do it right from the start, the reward is great. Make sure you have a designated potty place where he can go every time he feels the need. (READ MORE –POMERANIAN POTTY TRAINING )
Chewing – Dogs of all breeds go through a destructive chewing stage. Reasons might be teething, curiosity, boredom, nervousness or separation anxiety. Once you realize the root cause, you will be able to act on it. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN CHEWING)
Aggression – Although Pomeranians are not aggressive by nature, they, like any other dogs, can have aggression issues. The reasons for that behavior can be fear, confusion or health issues. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN AGGRESSION)
Separation Anxiety – Pomeranians are highly sociable dogs. They can be as destructive as any other breed while being separated from their pack members. Proper training will help channel their energies and correct their behavior. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN SEPARATION ANXIETY)
Jumping – This is his way of seeking your attention and love. You can train him or ignore him, both ways can help lessen or totally correct the jumping issues. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN JUMPING)
Whining – Dogs sometimes communicate with their owners thru whining. It is probably because they need something or they are in pain. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN WHINING)
Barking- Dogs of any breed bark for a reason. It could be they need something or a warning of an impending threat. It is best to familiarize yourself with the different barks of your dog to be able to give the appropriate training. (READ MORE – POMERANIAN BARKING)
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Training your Pomeranian may not be as easy as a walk in the park. However, with patience, consistence and love, your Pomeranian will be well-trained and become your dearest long-time companion in your life.