Shorty Bull Training

RECALL TRAINING

Name your Shorty Bull puppy with one name and do not change it over time to avoid confusion. Always treat your Shorty Bull nicely when he comes to you. Little pat on the head, nice words, small treat. Practice makes perfect so make sure that you make a lot of repetitions.

If this method doesn't work you can put your dog on the long leash and pull on the leash every time you want him to come. Make sure you do enough repetitions. If the puppy doesn't come when you call him simply go and get him by collar to the place that you originally wanted him. Do not reward or punish the dog in this case. You should insist that Shorty Bull comes every time you call by not doing so we give him a message that he doesn't really have to do it. Do not repeat yourself call only once or twice, Shorty Bull should come after the first command.

PUPPY CRATE TRAINING

Puppy crate training is one of the most effective ways to housebreak your new Shorty Bull puppy. Puppy crate training takes a little patience, but it's a good way to set your Shorty Bull puppy on the right path. This method has an impressive track record. Be sure to prepare everything ahead of time. Even before you bring your new Shorty Bull puppy home, have the puppy crate ready and waiting. The size of the crate is important. For proper crate training, you should have plenty of room in the crate for the Shorty Bull puppy to turn around, stand and lie down, but don't get one that's too big.Shorty Bull puppies feel uncomfortable in a crate that's so big they rattle around in it. When you are ready to begin puppy crate training, place your new Shorty Bull puppy gently in his crate. Make sure you've also put a towel or small blanket and a treat or toy in the crate. If you're using a wire crate for puppy crate training, always remove the collar first so it won't get snagged on the wire. You may hear some whining or even crying at this point. You need to ignore it. Sometimes it helps to cover the crate with a blanket so his home feels a little cozier. Remember, Shorty Bulls are not claustrophobic. They like an enclosed space. It's their den. After your Shorty Bull puppy has remained in the crate for about twenty minutes, remove him from the crate and take him outside. As soon as he goes potty, praise him, pet him and make him feel loved and close. The next step in the puppy crate training process is to bring your puppy back inside and play together for twenty to thirty minutes. Then it's time to put your Shorty Bull puppy back in the crate. You'll be able to gradually increase the crate time to two hours. Puppies will not usually go potty in their crates. If your Shorty Bull puppy has an accident, never scold. They really don't understand the idea that going potty is bad, so scolding doesn't help. It only confuses them. For best results with puppy crate training, you'll need to have a schedule. And when you take your Shorty Bull puppy outside, always make sure you take him to the same spot each time. Especially at first, every time you remove him from his crate, you'll want to take him outside. This builds a clear association in his mind. As your Shorty Bull puppy begins to get the hang of puppy crate training you'll be able to leave him in the crate for longer periods. Eventually he'll feel so at home in the crate that you'll be able to leave the crate door open overnight and for short periods during the day. Successful puppy crate training has two simple requirements: patience and a regular schedule. With those two things, your new Shorty Bull puppy will soon be a happy, well-adjusted member of the family.

SHORTY BULL GENERAL TRAINING ADVICE

1.Don't confuse your Shorty Bull by trying to use different words for one command. One word commands work best, and they should always be consistent. For example, when your dog gets on the lounge with you, say "sit" and he should sit. Then if you want him to lay down, say "lay" and he should do so.

2.Speak to your Shorty Bull strongly but not in an angry voice. Be kind but be firm while training and never give in to what he wants.

3.Shorty Bulls love to play! You can make your Shorty Bull the happiest just by spending some time with him, giving your undivided attention each day. Without this, your dog will feel ignored, bored, or think he is in trouble. When this happens he is more likely to chew, tear things up, and not listen to you.

4.Use you Shorty Bull’s play drive as a motivation for training. Try to make your Shorty Bull’s training so fun that it becomes his or her favorite activity. This will make learning much easier and more enjoyable.

5. Be consistent