You adore your dog, but you also like the items you own. Unfortunately, your dog does not value your belongings as you do, and anything that looks chew-able will be chewed on. The piece that follows includes time-tested tactics for preventing your dog’s chewing habit.
When you do give your dog correction verbally, make those corrections short, sharp and to the point. Avoid launching a lengthy tirade against your pet and his naughty behavior. Say NO and redirect your dog to the desired behavior. It is also important to have good volume to your commands so that your dog understands that you are serious.
If you want to train your dog, it helps if you can think like a dog. Frustration is easy during training your dog. Don’t give up! Think how they think instead. Looking at the world through their eyes could give you new insights about training them.
During the puppy training process, take care not to inadvertently reinforce bad behavior. Thus, you must not reward the dog if it does something you are working to stop. If they jump on you, don’t pet them, for example.
Do not ever use a shock collar to train your dog. Most of the time these don’t function as they should and can cost quite a bit of money. Using shock collars can actually end up having a negative impact on your training. It is common for these tactics to create adverse behavior.
A consistent schedule of feeding and potty-time is very important when house training your dog. This will help you better understand when your dog needs to go outside, so he doesn’t go on the carpet and ruin it. This helps your puppy learn to “hold it” for a bit, until he knows it’s time to go out and will help save you money on carpet cleaning.
In conclusion, it is important to have a well-behaved dog. This not only keeps your dog safe, but saves you money on vet bills. With the tips found here, you should be ready to stop this behavior.