All dogs need to be trained to learn good behaviors and prevent bad ones. This article has some helpful advice on how to train your dog.
Your dog must realize that you are the leader of the pack. Your dog will neither obey nor respect you if he believes he is the leader of your household. Avoid allowing your dog to lead you during walks. Instead, walk in front of your dog to show that you are the leader of this pack.
Don’t approach a strange dog too quickly. Hold our your hand and slowly move closer. Dogs need to familiarize themselves with the smell before they can trust you. As you become close to one another, fear will be diminished and opportunities to learn together will be increased.
Aggressive Dog
When you are walking your dog, be aware of and pay attention to other dogs in the vicinity. There are aggressive dogs, and not every owner is at fault. If you happen upon an aggressive dog, walk away from the aggressive dog.
To train young dogs to walk with a leash, you must first have the dog wear a collar during playtime. Helping your dog feel comfortable with a collar on is critical because it helps ease the adjustment to a leash, and it also facilitates identification of the dog should he become lost.
Patience and dogs go hand-in-hand. Your dog doesn’t understand English and he is not a person. Physical gestures and tone are the only ways he will know what you are trying to communicate. Take a breath and relax if you feel your frustration starting to creep up.
Destructive chewing is often a result of anxiety. Give your dogs something they are allowed to chew on like a toy or treat, and put them in their kennel while you are away.
When you have an untrained dog, you risk both your sanity and your belongings. With this advice you should be able to get your dog under control.