About the Portuguese Water Dog
Known for their intelligent and athletic water dog with a mouthy nature and a need for regular swimming or vigorous exercise, Portuguese Water Dogs have a tireless water-dog energy and clownish intelligence that makes them joyful companions who need constant engagement.
Common Portuguese Water Dog Training Challenges
The most common challenge Portuguese Water Dog owners face is mouthing everything and counter surfing. Other frequent issues include mouthing, counter surfing, jumping, and work drive that demands an outlet.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Porties mouthing everything in sight, jumping on people with wet paws, and becoming a destructive tornado when they don't get enough activity.
The Right Training Approach for Portuguese Water Dogs
The key to training a Portuguese Water Dog lies in leveraging their natural incredible stamina and desire to work alongside their person that makes them outstanding training partners. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Portuguese Water Dogs were bred to retrieve fishing nets and dive into water. They are oral fixation experts who mouth everything. Provide plenty of chew toys and redirect mouthing to appropriate objects.
PWD puppies mouth constantly. This is normal working-dog behavior. Begin bite inhibition training immediately with trade-up games.
The Transformation
Whether your Portuguese Water Dog is a mouthy puppy or an adult who still has more energy than you know what to do with, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your energetic Portie channeling their energy into structured games and commands, greeting people without jumping, and settling calmly after a good swim or training session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Portuguese Water Dogs?
My Portuguese Water Dog is already 4 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Portuguese Water Dog Owners Say
“Our Portuguese Water Dog had terrible mouthing everything. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Peter E.
-- Portuguese Water Dog owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Porties. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Carlos R.
-- Portuguese Water Dog owner“The counter surfing section alone was worth the price. Our Portuguese Water Dog is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Emily E.
-- Portuguese Water Dog ownerThe Complete Portuguese Water Dog Obedience System
Whether your Portuguese Water Dog is a mouthy puppy or an adult who still has more energy than you know what to do with, this breed-specific system was built for Portuguese Water Dogs.
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