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The Maltese, a small
dog with energy that seems limitless, can be a
wonderful pet and may prove to be one of the easier
dogs to train. For those who live in an apartment or
small home and have limited yard space, the Maltese
might be just the right companion. Since this breed
is active indoors, it does well with an occasional
walk. From the beginning, you may want to consider
paper-training your Maltese because they do not do
well in extreme weather conditions, hot or cold.
This breed can be
sensitive to the cold and may get the chills easily.
Additionally, the Maltese can sunburn on the exposed
skin on the back, where the long coat parts. Paper
training can be the answer to this, because it may
eliminate the need to take your dog outside during
bad weather. As with any new dog that is added to
the family picture, you may wonder at times if
getting a puppy was a good idea. However, if you
have patience with this active little dog, you
should find that the attention and fun it provides
in return would be worth the effort. Buy a good
leash and collar for those times when you need to
take your dog outside, or when you both just want to
enjoy the good weather.
Crate training may be a good idea as well, for
several reasons. For instance, a crate provides your
pet with a safe haven where it can go to during
times when needing to be alone. In addition, your
pet will naturally want to keep its “den” clean,
making housebreaking or paper-training a lot easier.
Some owners also report that if their pet has a
space and toys that are definitely its own, the
amount of destructive chewing on “off limits” items
is reduced.
One thing to keep in mind as you train the
Maltese is that you should not be overly
protective or pamper it, regardless of its size and
appearance. This small dog does not have a lot of
natural fear, having a natural protection of you and
your family members. Working with the Maltese on
some basic obedience items is a good idea. The best
place to start in this area is with a good breeder
who has given some effort to socialization of the
puppies. This solid start in making the young dog
comfortable around people and other dogs is a key in
having a good relationship with your Maltese.
This highly intelligent breed would be happy to
learn a few tricks if you make it fun and
challenging at the same time. However, remember to
reward your pet because it will be eager to please
and expect you to show that you are happy with the
results. In fact, small biscuits and good quality
treats can serve a double purpose, as rewards and in
helping to keep the teeth clean.
If you are thinking about showing your Maltese, be
sure to talk to your breeder and get some names of
people who are experienced in this area. Some
experts report that the Maltese can be a challenge
for the first-time show person because of the need
to prepare the long, silky coat. We recommend
reading all you can about this area of “training”
and you should definitely talk to people with
experience in showing the Maltese because they can
help you recognize the physical traits such as teeth
and body shape that can make a lot of difference in
the show ring.
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