Your dog is a member of your family. Dogs don’t understand the value of furniture outside of a tasty chew toy. In this article, you’ll find great tips and tricks to help keep your dog from chewing on your possessions.
Always give your puppy plenty of toys to chew on to help with teething pain. Otherwise, you might find your shoes becoming chew toys. Immediately replace it with one of his designated chew toys. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth that has been frozen.
You need a commanding control if you are starting to train your dog. Your dog must understand that you’re in control, so that he knows to obey and respect you. When you walk your dog, walk in front of him to establish leadership.
Training your dog to start rolling over is easy, but be sure to have some treats. First, make your dog lay 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. His nose will track that treat and his body will roll over. Each time he sways to one side, tell him to “roll over”. Keep doing this until the treat is no longer needed. Put your frustration aside and he’ll be performing this trick all over the place in no time.
You will be able to allow your dog to do more as it learns. It is important that you reach a balance between freedom and obedience in order to establish a satisfying relationship. Make sure you do not provide excessive freedom right away, or backsliding may occur.
Every dog owner wants to help their pet become a well-adjusted member of the family and eliminate unsavory behavior like chewing and scratching on the furniture. This saves money, frustration, and perhaps even your dog’s life. When you apply the ideas you’ve just read, you are taking yourself one step closer to training your dog properly.