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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Phillips

​​Experts on 15 common mistakes we make, from skipping painting prep to encouraging bad habits in a puppy

Mistakes illustration
All illustrations by Edith Pritchett Illustration: Edith Pritchett/The Guardian

The dog trainer: playing too much with your puppy

The important thing many owners fail to do with their dog is encourage it to calm down. There is so much emphasis on playing and running. People think they have to play with their puppy because it wants to, but this encourages the dog to be constantly active. It then doesn’t settle well and its behaviour can quickly become problematic. Spending time teaching dogs to walk calmly on a lead and rest at home should be a priority. To learn how, go to a class or follow online advice.
Ben Marsh of Balanced Dog

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