No dog should ever end up in a shelter because of bad behavior! The truth is that a bad owner who didn’t train them is to blame. A dog that is trained well will be a happy dog and a good member of your family. Training your dog can be simple to do, if you use the following steps.
When you correct your dog verbally, try making those corrections short and straight to the point. Don’t rant on and on about how bad your dog is. Say no and let them know what you would rather have them do. Make sure your voice sounds firm and businesslike.
For the best results in training your pet, you must be diligent about giving rewards and encouragement. It is important that you provide the right amount of treats at the correct times. Your dog does not know why they are getting the reward unless you do it right after the positive behavior.
Stay in control as you reward your dog’s good behavior. Giving a reward for an appropriate behavior is correct, but do it quickly and move on. If you are overly excited, the dog will become that way too. Therefore, remain calm and expect your dog to act calm. Once this is accomplished, reward your dog.
Dogs will focus on something and ignore all else unless something breaks that attention. If you are consistent and use repetition, your dog will start to wait for your signals before focusing on something.
Avoid restraining two dogs too closely together. This is due to the fact that they could become tangled in each others cords and end up injuring themselves when trying to get free. If a large dog becomes tangled with a smaller one they could wrap up to the point the airway of the latter is closed off and the dog would die.
In conclusion, it’s not impossible to have a well-behaved dog. It’s important to pay attention to your dog and their needs. Abide by the advice above and you are on your way to owning a happy pet.