Sun: CLOSEDBack to School: Improving Your Dog’s Behavior
Getting the kids ready for the new school year may remind you of just how much “schooling” is needed to improve your dog’s behavior. Has he been shredding shoes, or howling through the night? Do you worry about his random “nipping” at strangers or have noticed an increase in separation anxiety?
Man’s best friend can certainly develop a lot of bad habits when consistency and training are ignored. Sometimes changes in schedule, such as start of the new school year or longer working hours, can also prompt changes in your pet’s behavior.
Beyond the Cute Factor: What Makes a Good Dog?
Even the most stalwart cat lover can see that a dog works hard for the universal title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs are perceived across the board as intrinsically loyal, fun, and loving. Unfortunately, for various reasons, not all dogs fit into the good dog category right away – especially without the support and guidance of a responsible and loving owner.
So what’s a dog lover to do? Research the right breed for your family, train and socialize your dog, and never waiver in your love. With the right approach and mindset, that love will come back to you tenfold from the most adoring canine you’ve ever seen.
Fitting Together
Every single dog out there is special, unique, and deserving of a forever home. However, sometimes people adopt a dog without fully preparing for what’s to come. Dogs are often surrendered because an owner didn’t have enough room, time, or money to adequately care for their eager four-legged friend.
Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level
Dogs are hard-wired to please their owners. Unfortunately, when they “act out” or behave badly, some owners respond in a fashion that actually reinforces the offense. Indeed, the idea that dogs implicitly understand what we want is important, but getting to the bottom of what they need from us is equally important.
Remember, the best dog training involves building trust, establishing control, and mastering basic commands. From there, the sky’s the limit!
Bad Dog!
House training, barking, chewing, jumping, digging, soiling, escaping, and begging are just a few standard wayward canine behaviors. When a dog’s needs aren’t recognized, phobias, separation anxiety or canine aggression can develop, creating a rift at home. However, through positive reinforcement, even the most difficult dogs can be trained successfully.
