A good dog obedience trainer and dog behaviorist versed in dog psychology, dog behavior modification, and the much-discussed dog whisper technique, will be confronted by many dog behavior problems that owners simply do not understand -- many of which are nothing more than dog behavior tantrums! After all, everyone knows that each child has his or her way of throwing a tantrum – screaming, kicking, sulking, refusing to answer, smart aleck answers and so on, or any combination of these. So guess what? Our four-legged friends also have their own line of dog tantrums.
Great, right? Not something most people want to hear. However, it sure helps to recognize the temper tantrums for what they are, and to know how to address them. Some dog behavior tantrums include the dog's whining, screaming, flinging himself in many directions, showing teeth, planting his butt on the ground and refusing to budge, lying down and refusing to get up so the owner must drag him, growling, trying to lunge, or a combination of these. Boy, what a brat, huh?
What to do? Let me begin with the whining, screaming, and/or body flinging problem. First, always place the leash on the dog the way it is done in a dog show – a single loop high up on the neck. This is because the leash will be on the sensitive part of the neck, so handling the dog will be much easier for all involved directly with him, as well as for those around him.
As Bongo starts whining, pull up on the leash (not to the side, always UP). Then make him sit and start over.
If Bongo flings himself, pull up and let him release himself before the next correction -- one pull to show you disagree with it, but don't fight with it. Why let him finish his tantrum and release himself? Because he is angry or frustrated, and that needs to come out properly before you can move on. If you do not let him get this out but continue immediately with corrections and fighting with him, it could escalate quickly to a fiercer level, which you do NOT want! If he shows teeth, give a ONE WORD correction – firmly with authority, not yelling, say "Hey"-- and point at him. When he puts the fangs away, make him lie down.
Remember: correct and submit. The two always go together when it is bad dog behavior.
What about a firmly planted butt? If Champ stubbornly refuses to budge, rear end firmly cemented to the floor, pull up on the leash same way as before, and you keep moving forward. Same thing if Champ lies down and refuses to move. Remember, it is always a firm pull that says "I am serious," but not harsh, nor a jerk or yank. Those do not work and can back-fire. After all, you are not arguing with him, just making your point and going on. What the dog wants is to have you cater to him. No, you are the leader, so stop pleading and get moving! Eventually, he will give up and follow on his own steam.
Now if your canine friend growls and tries to lunge, get a professional to SHOW you what to do. That is a whole different level of timing, and you cannot afford a mistake!
Plagued with stubborn, obstreperous, willful bad dog behavior, and dog behavior tantrums? They can be solved. Just do not hesitate to get the help you need, and address the dog behavior problems before they compound. No more dog tantrums!
Dog Behavior Problems Training
Owning a dog is a privilege and an honor to most, they are there when you come home after a hard day or a good day they are there to pick you up in spirits or to share your good mood. That being said some dogs have some kind of behavioral problems that you would like to see disappear. Here listed are 3 dog behavior problems people and there pets encounter. Old dog owners and new dog owners alike the 3 dog problems in this article can ruin what should be a happy relationship between you and your dog.
1. Does your dog bark a lot at nothing that you can see, Will he all of a sudden bark for no reason, causing you to climb the walls? Ignore your dog when he starts to bark for no reason even if you yell at him you are paying attention to him when he is quiet you can pay attention only if he stops barking. Squirt gun is a good choice for your dog when he starts his barking. The most important step is to reward your dog right after he stops barking not in awhile.
2. Aggressive behavior, is it a pain to take your dog for a walk because he wants to pull you toward other dogs, people. By nature most dogs are not aggressive, if they are showing aggression, either from past owners neglect or the wrong training methods that were implemented. Socialize, have your dog being around other dogs from an early stage will prevent this but if you have an older dog take him to a dog park and let him socialize. Do not leave him chained up or caged for any length of time if he is in a cage a lot he will get agitated and anxiety builds up and he becomes aggressive. If for any reason he is aggressive and you do not know why or he suddenly has become aggressive take him to see a vet because he might have a medical problem.
3. Dog jumping on you or visitors. Dogs jump up on you because that is there way of greeting and that is what they do if they are trained not to. Be consistent when you come home a stern sit down while raising your knee, out of instinct your dog will back away, do not pat or pet your dog during his jumping on you. Praising your dog when he does not jump on you is important you need to do that immediate don't wait around to praise him three common dog behavior problems that you might encounter don't let that stop you from getting the most out of owning a dog.
Having dog a problem comes with owning a dog, 99.99% of the time they are very easy to straighten out buy being patient and consistent you will have no problems with your dog. The 3 that I have mentioned here today are only a few of a dogs behavioral problems; the best thing for you to do is to be consistent at whatever you are trying to train your dog to do.
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