Question by : how to train a puppy with a squirt bottle?
Have an 8 week old puppy who is getting into the other dogs things. Want to train with a squirt bottle. Not sure how.

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Answer by That Awesome Guy
In my opinion, this is a mean thing, but I will still help you.

If you want to teach him commands such as sit, what you do is say “Sit!” one time. Obviously, he will not know what this is supposed to mean. So u make him sit. Do that 3 times a day. Then, after a week, say “Sit!” and squirt him if he doesn’t sit. Usually he’ll get squirted the first time.

Answer by ladystang
talk to trainer how to train
squirt bottle is to get attention to listen to you, still have to train commands

Answer by MKultra
What are the other dog things? That pup is barely starting to see the outside world.

The idea of a squirt bottle is simple – squirt when bad behaviour.

Answer by CIC
Lol. Not sure that works on puppies. Works on cats though great for when they scratch the friniture. Mabe a stern No and or a swat on the butt might work if the bottle thing dosent work out.

Answer by Raw Rescue Pups
You can’t “train” a dog with a squirt bottle. It’s one small tool used to catch a dog’s attention in certain situations, not a substitute for a solid training plan. Some people try to use it as a punishment, but it’s not effective.

I’m not a fan, anyway… In my experience, positive reinforcement training works overwhelmingly better than punitive training of any kind.

Answer by anacrostic
please do not push on the pup’s rear to make him sit. The absolute easiest way to get a dog to sit is to hold a treat in your hand above the dog’s nose, raise your hand so he has to look up and as he’s stretching his head up his butt will go down. When he’s doing this all the time, add the word, sit.
I know this has nothing to do with squirt bottles but I had to caution against pushing on the dogs hind quarters. I have often observed that dogs begin to ignore the water after a time and you will be just running yourself ragged trying to keep up with him. Can you not separate the dogs and let the older dogs have their space and provide him with his space and toys & food?

Answer by Labman
Skip the squirt bottle. All the real dog trainers are going to positive methods. Give the puppy an ”Ah. ah. ah!”, and offer it one of its own toys.

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