Training and Rearing

Training Tips:

General:

Keep training short, frequent and pleasant.
Interchange praise and treats as rewards.
When training is going poorly, revert to something easy to get a successful trick (or other reaction), then give praise/reward, then end the session.
Use as many training sources as possible — including YouTube, other internet sites, books, DVDs, interviews.
Consider going to obedience classes… but wise use of the net, books, and other sources can be more than enough.
Keep your dog exercised EVERY DAY — an exercised dog is a happy and better-behaved dog.
Let your dog out to relieve him/herself MORE than he/she needs.
Don’t leave your dog at home alone for long periods of time – -especially as a puppy.
When you do leave the house, consider taking your dog with you.
When the dog IS left at home, consider leaving a TV or radio on (not too loud).

Frisbee:

Use the disc to show it is time for play or even a walk. (instead of a leash).
Use a disc to serve food and/or drink. (at least when on trips or long walks).
Don’t let your dog EVER chew on the disc.
Keep it stored away so the dog cannot chew it when you aren’t watching.
Use as many training sources as possible — including YouTube, other internet sites, books, DVDs, interviews.
Join DogDisc discussion groups and forums.
Go to DiscDog events.

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Here is a list of links and sources of help in bringing up and training your Whippet:

General:

Housebreaking:

Generally, you are going to want to be very serious about this from the beginning. Don’t let the mistakes happen. Take your pup out MORE frequently than needed. Consider using a verbal label/command every time the pup relieves themselves. I use “do your duty”. Check out the link below and consider looking for more sites like it.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/housebreaking.htm