Small dog parents face some specific struggles that are not always talked about when it comes to training.
It's gear that doesn't fit. Tiny bladders that need frequent potty breaks. And let's be honest, it's easy to let them get away with behaviors a larger dog would not.
The good news: dogs learn the same way, no matter their size.
Most training techniques that work for an 80-pound dog work just as well for a 6-pound one. It just takes a little more intention to make sure the small stuff doesn't get skipped.
In this episode, I talk about:
- The many advantages of having a small dog
- Why being portable can be an advantage and a disadvantage when it comes to different behaviors
- The harness and leash problem no one warns you about, and creative workarounds clients have used
- Why potty training a small dog is harder
- How to use food when training without throwing off their nutrition
- Why small dogs are more likely to develop separation anxiety, and why it's more likely to be missed
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YOUR Perfect Puppy: If you’re looking for ongoing guidance with situations like this, this episode is also a great example of the kind of real-life problem-solving we do inside YOUR Perfect Puppy, where I help you turn everyday chaos into manageable routines that work for your household.
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