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Shih Tzu puppy as pets - Training your puppy
Puppies learn by watching, but their instincts guide how readily they will learn certain basic requirements. A Shih Tzu puppy bred to guard the home will be less likely to run off following a scent than a bird Shih Tzu puppy bred to hunt game. On the other hand, a guarding breed will need direction concerning who is “acceptable” and who is not, whereas a retriever will befriend everyone. Knowledge of what a Shih Tzu puppy was bred to do is useful when trying to train it to be an acceptable companion.
There are many theories about how to train a Shih Tzu puppy (puppy) to be a happy and willing companion, but certain principles apply to all methods. The Shih Tzu puppy / puppy must understand what is expected. It has to be praised for doing well. Punishment for an infraction should be immediate and appropriate to the act. The Shih Tzu puppy / puppy must be able to associate the punishment with the crime. Consistency and kindness with your new puppy bring the best results in training. Most Shih Tzu puppy and puppies will accept domination readily, but there are some, usually males, who will challenge that authority. This is dangerous behavior and must be stopped at an early age. Good training must be sensible, and commands should be enforceable.
