Although you think your Havanese is perfect, not everybody else will. They also might not appreciate the adorable chewing and athletic prowess of leaping onto people. Other people, especially little children, might get hurt by your Havanese’s behavior. Of course, your Havanese is not trying to hurt anyone. But he can only communicate in Canine and not in human. It is your responsibility to teach your Havanese human communication with basic Havanese training.

It only takes a few minutes a day, every day ? and a lot of patience ? to train your Havanese. You can help your Havanese along by making sure your dog is well fed, gets regular exercise and doesn’t have any health problems that might interfere with training.

Observe your Havanese furry kid and see what really excites him or her. Is it a particular food treat? Is it going outside for a romp? It is a particular toy? Be patient in discovering what would be the ultimate reward for your Havanese in training.

In order to get your Havanese’s attention, you might have to get on the ground and get some eye-contact with him. Small dogs have a way of dodging your eyes when they want to be mischievous. Get your Havanese to look at your face by rewarding the dog with special treats, petting and praise whenever you see your dog looking at you. You want to be a source of fun and interest for your Havanese.

Use simple, one word commands and gestures. Reward immediately for any attempt to get it right, and reward with a jackpot for getting it spot on! You can also use shaping, which is rewarding for each step the dog has to go through in order to follow your command. Never hit your dog and try not to yell to the point where the dog shakes. Take deep breaths and remember the dog does not know your language.

Keep your Havanese obedience training sessions short and often. Three five minute sessions per day will help your Havanese learn (and keep you from getting frustrated) is much better than one fifteen minute session. Keep the dog’s attention and try to be patient. Some people find that using a clicker to signal to the dog the moment the right behavior is shown works great. You have to immediately treat after the click in order for this training to work.

Always end your training sessions on a good note. A way to do this is to ask the dog a command you know he or she knows. This gives the dog confidence and gives you some positive reinforcement. Keep the dog on a lead if you are not sure how he or she will react.

You can always go back to the book when you encounter a new question at all hours of the day and night ? something you can’t do with a dog trainer. You will find that Havanese training will be rewarding not only for your Havanese, but for yourself as well.