| The most important aspect of training your | | | | Step 2 People have the common misconception |
| new puppy or kitten is to fully understand | | | | that the very first thing that we need to |
| what this bundle of joy is in front of you. | | | | teach our pet is how not go the toilet |
| You have a new member of the family that is | | | | inside, this is not always the best approach |
| willing to give their all just for comfort of | | | | as it leads to a lot of frustration on the |
| a pat or a sign of affection. | | | | owners part and confusion for your new pet, |
| | | | ideally the first approach should be to |
| This new family member will provide fun and | | | | create an area within the home where the |
| joy and frustration just like any other | | | | puppy or kitten knows that this is their |
| member of your family, treat it with same | | | | special area, we do this by setting up a |
| respect and affection that you would if it | | | | "zone", put their bedding and toys there. It |
| was your child, brother or sister. | | | | is very crucial in these early stages of |
| | | | setting up the zone that when you are placing |
| Step 1 One of the most important fundamental | | | | the puppy or kitten into their area you must |
| items to remember when training your puppy or | | | | be sitting beside the zone, this enforces to |
| kitten from day 1 is to always speak to them | | | | them that this is an area that is safe and |
| whilst maintaining an even voice and constant | | | | comforting. Doing this on a regular basis |
| eye contact, this is so important in the | | | | over the first week of your new pet arriving |
| earlier stages of development of creating a | | | | will solve a lot of anxiety of owners with |
| bonding between you and your new pet. | | | | pets roaming freely throughout the home. |
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