When a man’s best friend started misbehaving, does it end the friendship?
In the world of humans, every misunderstanding can be solved by a calm and healthy conversation. However, this does not apply to a dog-master relationship. Dog whisperers may be able to somehow convey the message to a canine, but an average dog owner goes through a series of stress and frustration for not being able to control the behavior of a pet.
What most pooch-lovers fail to understand is that the manners of their dogs only reflect their skills as masters. Dog psychology wise, canines adapt to their surroundings and learn from the repetitive demonstration of proper discipline from their owners. When dogs start peeing on the carpet or chewing on furniture, for instance, owners have no one to blame but themselves.
They either fell short in teaching the proper pooch potty practices because they just couldn’t punish such an adorable dog, or simply shrugged their shoulders off and hoped that their pet would learn on its own. Either way, they failed to gain control.
So what’s left to do when the dogs start misbehaving? Here are some tips to stop bad dog habits:
Most dogs are darling until another pooch joins the family. Note that there are some breeds who are naturally territorial. They are also capable of being jealous of other dogs. This is especially true for mixed breeds.
As such, the dogs would start marking their territories inside the house. They would also start showing aggressive behavior against other pets, especially when they don’t receive the same amount of care they used to enjoy before the arrival of the new dog.
It is best to observe and address the issue. It may help to consult an expert on the necessary measures that should be taken. It would help to allot a separate space for the dogs inside the house and allot them a territory.
Dogs need to be complimented on their good behavior. This is their only reassurance that they are doing something right. In a way, this is a way to communicate with the dogs. Saying “good boy” or giving treats for every job well encourages the pooches to repeat their good deeds.
On the other hand, owners should also know how to punish their pets. But this shouldn’t involve a whole lot of yelling and hitting. This could make the dog less sociable or induce stubbornness. “Bad dog” and a light tap on their rears can send them the message that they made a mistake. Be sure to speak clearly to allow the canines to distinguish “good” and “bad.”
“You can’t teach old dogs new tricks” is more than just adage. It reflects reality.
Toa void future mishaps, owners should make some effort to train a pup early on. Note that obedience and discipline is not innate among dogs. They learn from their environment and accordingly. Failure to train the dog would result to dog bad behavior aggressiveness and puppy bad behavior.
Giddiness on having a new pooch could wear out after the owners observe that the puppy is not following orders. But training dogs take some time. It is not something that happens overnight. The trick is to be repetitive ad redundant. In teaching the dogs the proper places to pee, for example, make sure to bring the dog to the same spots every day, during the same hours. This helps them get used to the practice and would eventually do it themselves.
A dig locked inside the house often displays an unlikable behavior. It may shy away or instantly become aggressive when facing other canines. This also becomes a problem when owners would entertain visitors. It is a must to develop the sociability of the dogs by subjecting them to more people and other pets. They should be reminded that other people and dogs exist beyond the four walls of their homes.
An amiable dog is one that gets to meet and play other pooches in the park. Owners, on the other hand, should be careful not to exhaust the dogs too much.
In the world of humans, every misunderstanding can be solved by a calm and healthy conversation. However, this does not apply to a dog-master relationship. Dog whisperers may be able to somehow convey the message to a canine, but an average dog owner goes through a series of stress and frustration for not being able to control the behavior of a pet.
What most pooch-lovers fail to understand is that the manners of their dogs only reflect their skills as masters. Dog psychology wise, canines adapt to their surroundings and learn from the repetitive demonstration of proper discipline from their owners. When dogs start peeing on the carpet or chewing on furniture, for instance, owners have no one to blame but themselves.
They either fell short in teaching the proper pooch potty practices because they just couldn’t punish such an adorable dog, or simply shrugged their shoulders off and hoped that their pet would learn on its own. Either way, they failed to gain control.
So what’s left to do when the dogs start misbehaving? Here are some tips to stop bad dog habits:
Tip#1: Find out what’s causing the dog’s ill manners.
Most dogs are darling until another pooch joins the family. Note that there are some breeds who are naturally territorial. They are also capable of being jealous of other dogs. This is especially true for mixed breeds.
As such, the dogs would start marking their territories inside the house. They would also start showing aggressive behavior against other pets, especially when they don’t receive the same amount of care they used to enjoy before the arrival of the new dog.
It is best to observe and address the issue. It may help to consult an expert on the necessary measures that should be taken. It would help to allot a separate space for the dogs inside the house and allot them a territory.
Tip#2: Implement a reward and punishment systems.
Dogs need to be complimented on their good behavior. This is their only reassurance that they are doing something right. In a way, this is a way to communicate with the dogs. Saying “good boy” or giving treats for every job well encourages the pooches to repeat their good deeds.
On the other hand, owners should also know how to punish their pets. But this shouldn’t involve a whole lot of yelling and hitting. This could make the dog less sociable or induce stubbornness. “Bad dog” and a light tap on their rears can send them the message that they made a mistake. Be sure to speak clearly to allow the canines to distinguish “good” and “bad.”
Tip#3: Strive to train the dog.
“You can’t teach old dogs new tricks” is more than just adage. It reflects reality.
Toa void future mishaps, owners should make some effort to train a pup early on. Note that obedience and discipline is not innate among dogs. They learn from their environment and accordingly. Failure to train the dog would result to dog bad behavior aggressiveness and puppy bad behavior.
Giddiness on having a new pooch could wear out after the owners observe that the puppy is not following orders. But training dogs take some time. It is not something that happens overnight. The trick is to be repetitive ad redundant. In teaching the dogs the proper places to pee, for example, make sure to bring the dog to the same spots every day, during the same hours. This helps them get used to the practice and would eventually do it themselves.
Tip#4: Take the dog for a walk at least twice a day.
A dig locked inside the house often displays an unlikable behavior. It may shy away or instantly become aggressive when facing other canines. This also becomes a problem when owners would entertain visitors. It is a must to develop the sociability of the dogs by subjecting them to more people and other pets. They should be reminded that other people and dogs exist beyond the four walls of their homes.
An amiable dog is one that gets to meet and play other pooches in the park. Owners, on the other hand, should be careful not to exhaust the dogs too much.
