Havanese
Friendly, funny and devoted, the Havanese is a companion breed with roots in Cuba. It loves people and picks up tricks quickly.
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- Bred for
- Companionship, with roots in Cuba
- Typical energy
- Moderate
- Size
- Small
Where to start
Usually motivated by praise, play and small food rewards. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Use play and tiny rewards: Havanese learn tricks fast and love an audience.
Next
Be consistent with house training and reward every success.
Daily habit
Start handling and brushing practice early, since the coat needs care.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
Chosen for the Havanese
Potty training a puppy: a simple schedule that works
When to go out, how to reward the right spot and what to do after accidents, in a routine you can follow from day one.
A five-minute weekly grooming routine
Teach your dog to enjoy being handled, then fit brushing, paws and nails into one short routine you can keep up every week.
Teach your dog to settle on a mat
A calm default behavior you can use at the cafe, at meals and when guests arrive: how to teach "go to your mat" in short sessions.
