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Shar Pei Training: What You Need To Know

by Melissa Coleman

Of all the breeds of dog to choose from, the Shar Pei is definitely one of the very best. This is an incredibly popular breed of dog, and for good reason. They are loyal, loving, and make a great family pet, as long as they have been trained properly. Shar Pei training is incredibly important, and although it is going to go over better if you start when still a puppy, you can do this at any age.

Early training is going to be essential in order to establish your position as head of household, because Shar Peis are very dominant and they will try to run the house if you do not let them know who is in charge.

This is why, although all dog training is important, Shar Pei potty training is especially so, because the breed can become so dominant and controlling. This would be especially problematic if you have children in the home because you do not want any sort of dog around your children if they are not obedient.

If you are considering getting a puppy, the Shar Pei is definitely a great choice. These are beautiful, loyal and adorable dogs, but Shar Pei training is going to be a serious aspect if you choose this breed. This is because Shar Pei tend to be very dominant dogs and they will try to run the household if you do not let them know who is in charge.

Aversive training is the type typically used with Shar Pei, and this includes methods that will teach your dog to obey you in order to avoid something bad. Positive training is also very important here, as the Shar Pei respond better to positive reinforcement and kind words. You want to make sure that you stay firm and consistent to get the best results but at the same time never get angry or yell at the dog to try and get them to do what you want.

Whether you are training with positive reinforcement or just trying to bond more with your dog, Shar Pei potty trainingis an essential part to owning a Shar Pei dog. You want to make sure that they recognize you as being the master, the one in control, but remember that if you try to force it too much you may end up just doing yourself even more harm.

Monitor your puppy, take him outside to the same place every hour or so, and watch for signs like sniffing in circles to help with potty training. Using a crate when you are away or at night should help to teach your puppy to hold its need to go until you are available to take it out.

It should not take long to potty train your Shar Pei and then you can go on to other training such as for obedience. If you have any questions or run into any trouble contact your vet, a trusted breeder or a professional dog trainer.

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