Rural dogs are what we often call native dogs or Shiba dogs, and they are born and raised in China. Rural dogs are quite gentle in temperament, have strong adaptability, and are not greatly affected by the environment. Moreover, rural dogs are very easy to care for and do not require overly careful attention. Now, let's discuss how to train rural dogs.

First, we need to clearly understand the origin of rural dogs. As mentioned, rural dogs are the native dogs we often see, and they are very close to humans. Although sometimes adults say they are dumb dogs, rural dogs actually have high intelligence. Because rural dogs lived with our ancestors long ago and have been bred generation after generation, their closeness to us has increased rapidly, which greatly helps in training.

Next, we need to quickly become familiar with and trust the rural dog you are raising. Only when you and your rural dog have a certain familiarity and trust do you have the foundation to train your rural dog. It is best for the owner to personally feed the rural dog when it is young and spend more time accompanying it. This way, your rural dog can become familiar and close to you, which will shorten training time significantly.

We should have an appropriate period to train the rural dog, preferably starting when the rural dog is only one to three months old. As the saying goes, habits start early. This is the best time to establish rules. Rural dog puppies are the most curious about the outside world and accept their owner's commands most easily. Training results are best at this time.

When training a rural dog, the owner must use both rewards and punishments. This will stimulate the puppy's competitiveness and motivation. Prepare some snacks during training; whenever the puppy does the right thing or completes a command, give it some treats. Let it form the awareness that only by doing the right thing can it enjoy tasty snacks. If the rural dog puppy does not follow the command correctly, the owner should not scold it excessively but patiently correct its actions. If it doesn't work once, try several more times. Under the temptation of snacks, the puppy will eventually complete the owner's commands.

So now you know how to train your rural dog puppy! Let's work hard together!