Shih-Tzu training is one of the most important things you can do for your new pet. If your Shih-Tzu is properly trained it can be a great addition to your family; if the pet is untrained your Shih-Tzu can become destructive and in extreme cases even dangerous.
The first step in your Shih-Tzu training is to gain the trust and cooperation of the dog. If the animal is mistreated and handled roughly you will not gain the respect needed for the dog to become properly trained.
The normal Shih-Tzu training, or any dog training, will consist of teaching the dog what to and what not to do. The basic lists of commands to teach your dog will be commands such as: heeling while walking, stopping, sitting, stay, and coming all when directed.
It is also important to train a Shih-Tzu in things that are inappropriate to do. Some of these may include jumping on people, running ahead while going on walks, getting out of control and disruptive, and being destructive with property.
Dogs are pack animals and are in their nature trained to respect a social hierarchy. The dog needs to be shown that he will be the submissive member of the pack and you are the alpha leader. When you dog obeys your commands he will be showing compliance and submissiveness.
As with all puppy training it is important that the training take place in short sessions. Also the Shih-Tzu training should be rewarding and playful to the dog also. If you can mix training with play the whole process will go much smoother.
The saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is not necessarily true. Granted, it is easier to teach puppy obedience training than it is an adult dog; but as long as proper training is taking place you can also teach full-grown dog obedience.
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