Welcome to puppy training 101.

A well adjusted dog should be able to share a bed, food bowl, toys, etc. with other dogs. Think about a multi-pet household, does your cat mess with your dog like everyone else´s? What about if you have kids? They´ll want to sit in the dog bed with their favorite playmate. Also, it´s nice to not have to worry when bringing your dogs over to other people´s houses whether or not your bestie is going to pick a fur flying roll across the yard with their own dog over a toy. How do we train for this? Initiate contact when your dog is playing, eating and sleeping. Lightly pet your dog while they are eating and move the bowl with your foot every now and then. Wake dogs up gently with treats under their nose and then kneel in the bed with them to pet. Be sure to take a toy away when a puppy gets too riled up, and give it back once they have calmed down. Bring one or two of your own dog´s toys with you when you take them out.

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