Simple Ideas For Dog Behavior Training
Posted by GuestW on Dec 28, 2008 in Dogs • No commentsAn early relationship strain will be caused by your dog's propensity to chew
Dogs carry out destructive chewing for three main reasons, they are simply bored, they find it pleasurable to do so, or they find it helps get them through emotional times. The nearest human equivalent for which might be to consume a bar of chocolate!
Anything that gets in the way of this chewing normally ends up in poor state. Unfortunately you dog has a lot of pointed teeth that can damage lots of things.
Whatever you do never let your dog chew anything of yours, just being allowed one item can be interpreted by your dog as there being everything up for grabs.
How To Avoid Your Possessions Being Destroyed
The first tip for dog behavior training is to not place valuable objects in the way of temptation. If you have ev er baby proofed your house then you know what to do here. Never put temptation in the way when it can be avoided.
In addition, when hiding things be aware of just how agile your dog is. Your dog can reach a surprising height when on its hind legs?
Consider that common targets in the home include books, eyewear, clothing, shoes, garbage, and small appliances like cameras, cell phones, and remote controls.
It should not need saying that food needs to be put away very securely. Put loose food in containers and into cupboards, rinse dirty plates soon after your meal and remember that low tables are easily reached for a quick snack, especially when having people round.
The phrase prevention is better than cure applies to dog behaviour training too, if your dog is not given the opportunity to discover the delights of chewing a forbidden item then it is a lot easier for her to learn your house rules.
The one thing you must not do is to allow your dog to start up some of its old habits. Once she has the taste do not be surprised to find shoes you care about being treated to the same destructive chewing.
Getting some doggy toys is a good way of helping your dog understand that those are hers to play with, not any of your own stuff. Take a look around your local pet store for tough items such as rubber bones and balls etc. Buy a few and rotate their use as a way to keep your dog behaviour training interesting.
Some final advice on dog behaviour, when you catch your dog chewing something inappropriate be sure to interrupt her immediately and provide a suitable alternative and give lavish praise when this is accepted as a way of reinforcing good behaviour.
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