HOW TO CORRECT A PUPPY BAD BEHAVIOR.
“Puppies are continually coming up with new and inventive ways to be naughty. It’s an intriguing subject. It’s like walking into a place that someone else has been in and seeing bits of garbage and trying to figure out what you had that was made of wicker or what had been packed with fluff.”
Author Julie Klam has written a book titled “You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secret of Happiness.”
The most important takeaway: When the puppy exhibits inappropriate conduct, it is critical to reprimand him. Puppies have a lot of energy and are always enthusiastic. It is critical to educate kids the difference between what is proper and what is wrong.
An adorable, cuddly puppy is brought into the house, but it soon becomes a tiny troublemaker that is out to cause as much havoc as possible. It will be necessary to train your puppy on what it is and is not allowed to do.
Before you begin working on rectifying the undesirable behavior, it would be helpful if you have previously taught your dog some fundamental commands, such as sit, stay, come, and down, to avoid confusion.
Dogs Require Rules
Your dog’s life must be consistent in order for him to be happy. There should also be certain ground rules in place. When it comes to teaching or punishing the puppy, everyone in the household should follow the same procedure.
If a dog is not taught, it will behave in whatever way it pleases, regardless of its age. When it comes to addressing your dog’s behavior, it is essential that you remain cool and collected at all times. It is not acceptable to yell, scream, shout, or strike the dog.
You don’t want your dog to be afraid of you at all times.
*** How to Train Your Puppy
Basic obedience training may assist in the correction of any kind of undesirable behavior. The fundamental vocal or manual orders for your pet should be taught to him so that he understands them.
When your puppy is around three or four months old, you should have this procedure performed. All of the instructions that you have read about in the previous chapters should be included in basic training. If you have any questions, please contact us.
When your puppy is around 10 weeks old, you may begin training him to sit. There are also obedience trainers that may assist with the training of puppies as early as 10 weeks old. An additional advantage of these sessions is that they will assist your puppy with socializing with other dogs as well.
There are many common dog behavior issues, including bite/chew, leaping on humans and playing rough; begging; excessive barking; digging; and chewing on furniture.
Examine each of them one by one, shall we?
Prevent your dog from biting and chewing on things.
When a puppy is playing, it is very normal for him to use his lips to engage in the activity. He most likely done this with his littermates, and it is also a dog’s way of requesting that the other dog or human back off a little bit.
Puppies are notorious for having razor-sharp teeth. It is important to avoid biting and mouthing in any form while playing with your dog.
This may be accomplished by putting out a little cry and stating something along the lines of “ouch.” This will cause the puppy to get alarmed and stop what he’s doing.
When he comes to a complete halt, praise him and offer him a chewy or a toy to replace it. If the puppy does get his fangs onto your hand, simply let out a loud scream and don’t try to move away from the situation. He will quit biting if you do this to him.
When he does, give him a heartfelt compliment right away. This will communicate to him that you are pleased that he has released your hand.
You will be responsible for correcting any improper chewing that your dog may be doing.
Puppies like chewing, particularly while they are teething. Leather shoes and furnishings are particularly vulnerable to theft. Make an investment in high-quality chew toys and delicious chewable goods.
This will assist your puppy in understanding what he is allowed to chew on and what he is not. His understanding of this will gradually but steadily improve as he learns what is required of him.
*** Do Not Jump ***
When a dog becomes overexcited, he or she may often leap on you. When you go home from work, while you have company around, or even when you are on a stroll in the park, your dog may get overjoyed. There are a variety of approaches that you may use to train your dog to quit performing this behavior.
Making use of the “Off” command is the most effective way to rectify the situation in this situation. The process of teaching your dog to do this is extremely straightforward.
Invite a member of your family or a group of friends to just come in via the front door.
Your dog should wear a collar and be restrained by a leash at all times. When someone knocks on the door, direct your dog to go to the door and maintain a brief grasp on the leash so that the dog does not leap on the person answering the door.
Whenever he makes an attempt to leap, you should yank on his leash and say “off,” followed by the command “sit.” Once he has settled down and is not attempting to leap, you may compliment him on his behavior.
The second option would be to just ignore your dog and avoid making eye contact with him or her. Continue to do this until your dog has calmed down, and once he has, you will need to give him a reward.
Refraining from Engaging in Rough Play
The moment your dog begins to act aggressively, things may rapidly spiral out of hand, putting everyone’s safety in peril. You should never encourage your dog to attack you or any part of your body unless it is absolutely necessary. This may be cute when your dog is a puppy, but it might be dangerous if done to someone else.
You should teach your dog to “drop it” if you are playing a game that requires force, such as tug of war, in order to ensure that he does not continue what he is now doing. You may tell them to “drop it” and they will quit tugging.
This should be of assistance. Otherwise, you may utter the order, stand up, and walk away from the table. He will know that if you play hard with him, he will assume that you do not want to play with him.
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Putting an End to Begging
Your dog is almost certainly on your side at all times. This is especially true when you are consuming anything. The dog would most likely simply sit there staring at you, asking for anything to eat.
The most typical reason for this is because you may have unwittingly promoted this conduct in the past, which is the most prevalent explanation. You would most likely have given him something that you were eating, and he would have concluded that it was OK for him to beg.
The best way to stop this tendency is to feed your dog at the same time that you are eating, and to keep him out of the area where you normally have your meals. You may confine him to his box or confine him to an area outside the home.
When he pleads, a firm no and a request that he sit and remain will be of assistance. It will take some time for this kind of conduct to be corrected. As a result, when correcting him, be patient and persistent.
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Excessive Barking is prohibited.
To begin, you will need to teach your dog a very crucial command, which is “speak.”
Start by providing him a reward and telling him to “talk.” He will get quite excited. Whenever he barks, give him a treat as a reward for his efforts. Once he has mastered the command “talk,” go on to teaching him the command “silent.” In this instance, allow him to speak first, and do not give him the reward immediately soon.
As an alternative, keep it in your palm and say “silent.” You should give him a reward whenever he stops barking. As a result, he will equate remaining quiet with receiving a reward.
BENEFITS OF CRATE
TRAINING
HOW DOES A PUPPY
THINK?
HOW TO TEACH YOUR PUPPY ROUTINES.
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Dealing with the Digging Situation
Digging is a natural habit for dogs, which they learn early on. Many people choose to dig a hole just to get away from the heat and keep cool. There are a variety of approaches that you may use to halt this behavior. Vigorous activity will aid in wearing him out, and he will be less likely to dig.
Your best bet is to restrict him to the kennel in the yard or any other place that is securely walled off so that you can keep an eye on him. You have the right to chastise him as soon as he begins digging.
Chicken wire should be wrapped around the hole (s). He will be discouraged from digging by the feel of the chicken wire, and he will cease digging. Another option is to use his own excrement to fill up the holes, which you can then cover with dirt. Dogs are not fond of the scent of their own excrement.
As a result, this would be effective. If you happen to have some extra space in your yard, you might instruct him on the locations where he is permitted to dig. Dogs have a tendency to dig holes only for the purpose of burying their bones. Then you should not allow him to consume his bones in the yard if that is the case.
Take Advantage of Professional Assistance
You may seek assistance from specialists if you are having difficulty modifying your dog’s behavior. In order to rule out any health issues that might be driving your dog’s undesirable behavior, you should see your veterinarian.
Your veterinarian may also assist you in locating dog trainers in your area.