DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

Owner’s need to work with their dogs, so behavior problems won’t develop. Puppies need to be trained early to reduce any behavioral problems. There is still time, if you haven’t started from day one. Determination is the key in training your dog. All dog owners dream of a well behaved dog to show off and you can reach that dream.

Dog’s Bad Behavior Solutions

Training Method

The best method in training a dog is using positive training. Rewarding a dog for good behavior is part of positive training. This is a good way for the dog to know everything is okay. Start training your dog in short sessions. All learning should be done step by step. Dogs are like all animals, it takes time to learn something new. Owners need to be aware some solutions for unwanted behavior; prevent it, ignore it, or teach an alternative behavior. Starting the dog out with positive behavior training will allow for better results. Owners need to take control of bad behavior in their dogs and turn it around to a correct response. Dogs need to be rewarded for only good behavior, never the bad.

Behavior Problems

Behavior problems can only be fixed by first understanding the reason behind the behavior. Owners ask themselves a lot of why is my dog doing these things?  Most of the reasons are that the dog is either timid, bored, or possessive. Most problems can be solved by understanding your dogs behavior. Behavioral problems can be corrected with a little patience from the owner. Remember, some problems can be challenging to solve.

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Who is the Leader?

Dogs have a very strong pack animal mentality. There is always a leader in the pack. The owner has to establish himself has the leader. Once the leader role has been established the owner will have better relationship with their dog. To change any behavior problems with your dogs, the owner and dog will need to work has a team. Using scare tactics on your dog won’t get the desired results, it’s best to have him wanting to please you.

A lot of dogs behavioral problems can be solved with training. The bond between owner and dog can improve the positive training methods. A dog will listen better and be easier to be around when fixing behavioral problems. Positive training  focuses on the end result. Bad behavioral problems can result from a dog not knowing his role. Obedience training helps the dog understand what expected of him.

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Dog with behavior problems! Help needed urgently! ?

4 weeks ago we adopted a Westie from a rescue. he is about 2 year old, and he is so sweet! We adopted a lhasa in February and thought she needed a friend. Anyways, his story was that his owner just got too busy for him, and he was crated about 14 hours a day. When we first got him, we started off in my room. When we got home, he had DESTROYED everything he could. he chewed up my folders, knocked the trash can over and dug it under my bed, and chewed up my blinds. so then we crated him for a few days. THEN we put him in the laundry room, and he pooped EVERYWHERE. so we put him back in his crate. a few times, he had major accidents in his crates, but he eventually learned our schedule. then on friday, we decided that we should give him a chance with the whole house, since he was doing so well in his crate. well on friday, he did perfect! we were hoping the same for today, but no. he tore up our plants (literally butchered them) and peed. He also tore up my folder. We are just afriad that if we let him have the whole house, he will tear up the furniture and cords. He has plenty of toys, including a kong, but he gets soooooo bored. we really dont want to keep crating him, but thats what it comes down to. Please i need all the help i can get! Thanks!

Answer
I understand your frustration. Crating him during the day is not a bad thing. However eventually he should be trusted in the house. Here are some tips to perhaps eliminate the destruction in your home.

- before you leave, put everything up high so he cant get into it.
- shut all the doors in the house.
- use a baby gate to block off any areas you dont want him to go.
- leave music or the tv on while your out (it keeps them company)
- give him lots of good bones and continue using the kong.
- practice by going out for short trips…then gradually increase the time.
- Don’t make a big deal when you get home or when you leave, just act normal, then after a few minutes you can fuss over him.
- if he is continuing to pee and poo in the house…you might have to resort to putting down a couple peepads so at least it wont make a mess.

Good luck, he should get better, I rescued a 2 yr old dog who had the same issues….she is now 5 and is completley good when left alone.