Thursday, June 28, 2012

Basic Ways To Get A Very Well-Trained Canine

By Alusha Mahajan


One of the best animals to have as a pet is a dog. Dogs are affectionate animals that provide great companionship for people of all ages. Dogs have many great qualities, but owners often find them hard to train. If you are having trouble training your dog, then read this article.

If your otherwise well-behaved and housebroken dog starts exhibiting poor behaviors, such as urinating indoors, take it to a vet to rule out any medical problems. Many medical issues can cause a dog to act out. Don't punish your sick dog for showing you that it is sick; help it.

If your dog urinates from excitement upon your coming home or meeting new people, limit affection until the pooch calms down. This should reduce the excitement she feels and stop inappropriate peeing before it starts. If she does urinate, clean it up silently before taking her out. Do not end the walk until she does some business outside, and praise excessively. Stick to this, and she will learn that new people are not such a big deal, after all.

When you get a new puppy make sure you handle him every day. This means touching him from ears to tail so he becomes used to being handled by people. This will save you headaches at vet appointments, grooming parlors, or even nail trims at home in the future since your dog will not mind being touched as much.

Dogs with separation anxiety will benefit from affection from places other than their favorite person. In other words, their favorite person should diminish attention. You should only greet the pooch when she is calm and quiet. Other people in the home should take her out and help with training sessions so she builds a relationship and comfort with others as well.

Using a crate when you're not at home can be very effective, especially for a young puppy. The crate keeps your puppy safe and secure, and also protects your home from chewing and bathroom accidents. Your puppy can learn to feel comfortable and protected in his crate home while you are away.

Many puppies like to use their mouths to play because that is how they played with their litter mates. This should be discouraged as soon as possible after your puppy comes home. It may be cute when a seven pound puppy pulls on your arm or shirt sleeve, but I assure you, it isn't as cute when a fifty pound dog does it.

When bringing a new puppy home, plan to keep him on the leash and in your sight for a few days. When you can't be with him, have a safe place for him to go. This will help you to find your pet's trouble spots and teach him the house rules.

If you give a new dog the freedom to roam your home as he pleases, you are likely going to have some problems. You need to introduce the freedom gradually. It will help to avoid accidents on the carpeting, destructive chewing and getting into the things that they are not supposed to. Crate training is the best way to keep your dog behaved.

Does your dog like to run at the sign of an open door? If so, you need to exercise preventative measures. You may want to install a security gate that will block him. Then you need to start training your dog to sit and stay by the front door. Once your dog can successfully do this, have him practice sitting there when the door is ajar. After he gets good at this, allow him to sit at the door with it open and off of his leash.

Make sure you dog proof your home to reduce chewing or destructive behavior while you are away. Young dogs or bored dogs may chew when left alone just to have something to do. Take the time to close interior doors and put away items dogs like to chew before you leave to limit the opportunities for chewing while you are gone.

In conclusion, we have provided the many ways that you can attempt to train a dog who has previously proven to be, nearly impervious to training. As long as you follow the steps provided, you should see at least, signs of success. Keep in mind that every dog and every owner, needs to find what works best for them.




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