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All of us dream of having the “perfect” pet – one that is polite, well behaved, friendly, and happy. This is a miracle that you can “make happen.” If you have patience—lots of it, persistence, and determination one can have a “Havanese” that is a “Canine Good Citizen.”
Just as we teach our children, the values of life so also, we must teach our Havanese. Learning starts from the very day they are born.
The Learning Stages
At 8 weeks of age: The Havanese must be taught simple everyday things:
• Where his water dish is?
• Which is his private nook in the house?
• His daily schedule – eating, playing, bedtime, quite time, and bathrooming schedules. A routine has positive effects.
• The meaning of “no.”
• Who is boss?
You can teach the infant simple things like house rules, housebreaking norms, crate training, being handled by you as well as others, as well as bite inhibition.
When the Havanese is 3-4 months old: He can be taught simple commands: sit, stay, down, to come when called, to never run away, to walk politely on leash, to “give”—handover when asked, anything he has in his mouth, stop barking when you say “No Bark,” as well as people skills (socialization).
When the Havanese is 4-6 months—the training becomes more intense and goes to a higher level. You can teach the pet eye contact, to listen attentively when you speak, hand gestures, to play fetch, to do tricks, to greet guests politely, to have a “Lie down” and rest, to recognize family members by name, play hide and seek, and more.
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