Havanese Looks For Their Family Role
When bringing a fun-loving puppy into the household many people do not understand that the dog was not born knowing right from wrong. Additionally, what may be acceptable behavior in one household may not be welcome in another environment. As the new Havanese is brought into a home it needs to understand what behaviors will please its owner as well as what behaviors will place it at the center of attention. Once it understands what makes the owner happy, it will begin to repeat the behavior.
The new puppy is not going to know what is expected of it and Havanese training may seem a little exasperating at times. Although fiercely loyal to their human families, Havanese puppies also have a loyalty to be fun-loving and mischievous. They may want to play instead of learn a new behavior, but patience and guidance will put them back on the right learning track.
When a new Havanese puppy enters the home its first impulse is to take charge. The new owner must make it understand that the human run the household and the dog has a special place in the family, and can have a role but it is not in charge. This can easily be accomplished by allowing the dog to provide the entertainment, a role they take on gladly, and when they see the human’s appreciation for their antics they will continue in that role.
The Havanese, while a generally healthy, happy breed of dog is not without their issues. One of the most troublesome Havanese problems is being slow to understand what it means to be housebroken. It can take several months before this behavior can be modified to the owner’s satisfaction and, while the dog is quickly learning tricks and learning how to follow other commands, the owner can not give up on them. They will figure it out eventually.
The Havanese breed may be small but they can keep a family on its toes trying to keep up with them. They can be loyal to a fault and are willing to learn new behaviors and entertain the entire family, but they do expect the family’s time in return. If they do not feel they are getting enough attention, out of boredom they can be somewhat destructive around the house, especially if left alone for long periods. Chewed shoes and furniture are Havanese problems of behavior that may greet a family upon its return from a long outing.
Their ability to learn through positive feedback makes Havanese training easier than many other breeds and once they understand what their owners have in mind, they are usually more than willing to comply. It takes time and patience to train a young Havanese but the effort is worth it once the animal begins to display their affection for all members in the household.
The Havanese breed is a fun loving and gentle dog and Havanese training is made easier by its desire to please its owner. Every Havanese dog will develop its own personality as it grows to maturity. While there is a lot of useful information in dog training books, interaction with the animal will make its personality chine through.
