Thursday, January 3, 2013

Dog's Behavior Driving You Crazy? Try These Training Ideas!

By Birgit Rosenburg


Training your dog is important for an obedient relationship between you and your canine friend. Dog training can be a challenging task, and the more you learn about it, the more control you will feel. Arm yourself with the tips from the following article to help you in training your dog. If your dog is a jumper, squeeze his paws when he jumps on you to let him know he cannot do this any longer. This will not harm your dog if done gently, but it will be uncomfortable. Before long, you dog will stop his jumping on people altogether. Be aware of the other dogs when taking yours for a walk. It's true that certain breeds or animals are more aggressive than others, and you must also take into account that not all pet owners take responsibility for their dogs. If you notice an aggressive or antisocial dog, keep your dog away from it. It's possible to teach older dogs newer tricks, but consider conditions or medical issues that might limit some behavioral training. For example, if your dog has arthritis, asking him to crawl long distances may not be very practical. Training your older dog benefits his cognitive functioning. Ensure that you aren't causing your dog any pain.

Does your dog pull on the leash? This annoying behavior is extremely common and quite simple to rectify. A harness can make walking your dog a more enjoyable experience. It can also reduce the amount of pulling your dog does. It's important to know if your breed of dog will require special grooming. Different dogs require different levels of grooming, with some needing little and some needing a lot. Grooming accomplishes many things for your dog, including happiness, cleanliness and protection from diseases. One good training method is known as "shake-can". Place a couple coins within an empty can of soda, and then seal it. If your dog is not behaving, shake the can, but shake it only once. The distraction alone is usually enough to stop your dog. If you do this every time the dog exhibits a negative behavior, he will soon learn that these behaviors are not acceptable. Just shake your can a single time, because doing so more often will result in desensitization. As your dog becomes better when it comes to puppy training, you can start giving it more freedom. You will find your dog to be more obedient and your dog will be happier. Be cautious on not giving your dog too much freedom right away, because this could have a bad effect when it comes to your dog's training.

To train your dog efficiently, you must learn how to be firm with it. Don't just yell at your pooch. Learn how to balance compassion with strictness. This will help you build a great relationship with your pup.

You need to know if there are other dogs around when you are out walking your dog. You need to be well aware of any dogs that seem aggressive. If you come across a dog that seems aggressive avoid it. Patience is key in canine training. This will reduce anger, stress and tension when you train your dog. Keep in mind that dogs do wish to please their owners, but cannot always understand what is desired of them.

Remember, each action you perform around your dog affects who he is. This is something you need to know since you might undo desired behaviors with horse-playing or teasing them. Try to reinforce good behavior at all moments. It is crucial to be consistent when you train your dog. Consistency must apply in terms of your commands, your tone of voice and the different rewards you offer for good behavior.

Dogs need to learn to socialize early in life. This will help them to become social, so that they are comfortable with those around them. You will stave off any behavior that is unsavory in the future.

The first step in leash training a young puppy is to get him or her used to the collar during play. It is imperative that the puppy become comfortable with his collar. This will allow for using a leash correctly and allow for ID tags for the pup should it wander.

Is your pet dog eating healthy? A dog who is not eating a healthy diet is much more prone to hyperactivity, bad behavior and aggressiveness. Consider changing your dog's diet to something more species-appropriate, and he'll have long-lasting, consistent energy all day. Ask for your vet's advice in regards to proper dog nutrition. You should have a specific feeding pattern for your dog. If your dog has a schedule for his feeding, he will learn when to expect his meals. Doing so will encourage your pooch to eat efficiently. Train your dog to stop barking with a treat. After your dog starts barking, show your pet the reward and repeat the command until they cease. Then, they can receive the treat. Repeating this enough times can help them associate the treat with the quiet command. It is easy to train a roll with treats. Start by commanding the animal to lie down. Hold a treat between your forefingers near the left side of your dog's head, and then slowly pass the treat in front of his face and to the opposite side. They should follow that treat with their nose, which should cause them to roll over. Say "roll over" as he performs the action so that he'll learn the command. Be patient if they don't get it right away; they'll get it soon enough! Research dog breeds if you're interested in training a dog for agility. Almost all dogs are capable of participating. The most competitive dogs include border collies and sheepdogs. In conclusion, keeping a dog inside can be hard. Your dog may be ruining your things and trying your patience. The steps here will help you make your dog a more manageable pet.




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