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There Is No Such Thing As A Bad Dog…
By OnTopic | November 1, 2009
When the owner terms the dog as bad, perhaps they should look at their own behavior. It’s irritating when walking down the sidewalk in your own neighborhood only to have a dog jump up on your clean clothes. When your front yard turns into a ready made toilet for your next door neighbor’s dog, it can be equally irritating. Just like the kid next door who has not been taught any manners, these dogs can be compared to them.
What is wrong with the kids or the pet when the concerned adults are not doing their duties? Ask any smart owner and he would tell you that it is wise to take the help of a dog trainer to learn the handling methods without dampening his natural spirits. Either you contact your vet office or pet store to get to meet a trainer or seek online help from a dog training book or from online dog training tips and tackle your pet problem before it goes out of hand. This training could teach owners how to be in command of their pets.
Trainers have been heard to comment that dogs are easer to train to be obedient than their handlers. When you want the dog to be leash trained, make them practice in a small area away from other distractions. Owner and other residents get irritated when these animals bark even if it is a typical occurrence. When they bark, they are simply communicating with us; a reprimand him might give them the wrong signal and confuse them.
So why does a dog bark?
When a dog needs attention, something to eat or drink, it will resort to barking. A barking dog can also be a strong deterrent to burglars, so completely suppressing its bark might not be in your best interest. Many owners make the mistake of letting a puppy bark as they please but change their attitude when they grow older. You could learn from your trainer how to reinforce certain behaviors in a puppy, which you desire, by giving them the occasional gift for being good.
How do you make your new puppy stop the undesired behavior?
Well, simply learn to reward your new puppy when he does something which is ‘desired’ behavior. Most important to note: you can not expect a dog to learn certain behaviors which are against his genetic behavioral pattern. In case you are particular about teaching your pet some specific behavioral skills, you should choose one from the breed which would provide you with the type of traits you are searching for.
When does a dog become good?
Good dog behavior can be the result of patience, determination and the love you give to the animal.
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