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The Best Shar Pei Training Tips

Sunday, October 19th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

The Shar Pei is an intelligent and playful dog, one that makes a great family pet, as long as they are well trained. It is best if you can start Shar Pei training when they are a puppy, but this is not necessary and you can work with them regardless of their age, although the older they are the more difficult it tends to be.

There are a few different aspects that you are going to want to keep in mind when it comes to Shar Pei training. Remember that these are very dominant dogs and so if you do not train them properly or put enough care into the matter, they will try to run the house. This is why it is necessary for you to let them know that you are the dominant one; the one in charge, so they will act well behaved and listen to you.
When it comes to Shar Pei training, you may not know where to start. The first thing you should do is gather together the tools and equipment that you are going to need. This includes electric dog clippers, dog balls, dog beds, dog bones, dog bristle brushes, dog collars, dog conditioner, dog dish mats, dog dishes, dog flea control medication, dog grooming sprays, dog leashes, dog shampoos, and dog tags. You can purchase additional items as well if you want, but these are the basics.

One of the most important things to remember when it comes to Shar Pei training is to avoid using a sharp voice. This breed does much better with kind words and they also respond better to positive reinforcement training rather than yelling and anger. You need to make sure that you are firm and consistent, but kind at the same time if you want to get the best results.
Shar Pei potty training is going to be a challenge, but by no means impossible. Using a crate at night and when you are away from home can go a long way in training your puppy to hold its need to go until you can take it outside. Monitoring your puppy and taking it outside to the same place every hour or so will start the habit of going in the right place. Be sure to establish your self as the boss as soon as you bring your puppy home, because without this authority training can be really difficult with a Shar Pei puppy. You might even be able to train your puppy to ring a bell hung on a doorknob when it needs to go out!

Potty training your Shar Pei should not take too long and then you can go on to other kinds of training. For help you should contact your vet, a trusted breeder or even a professional dog trainer.

Shar Pei training is going to be a critical component to your dog’s behavior and personality. If you are not sure where to get started with your Shar Pei training, then the best thing you can do is get some dog training books to help you out.