Tips To Deal With Your Dog's Behavioral Problems

Dogs have many behavioral problems, it is not related to a specific breed, but they are general problems that are found in many dog breeds.

Here are the most important 12 behavior problems that dogs are facing.

Dog's behavioral problems

1-Digging

All Dogs like digging, but actually you need to let your dog stop doing these actions. You need always Say “no” and refuse letting him digging, you can get him a toy instead. You can make a small trick to let your dog happy. Bring a sandbox and bury in it some toys, then give it to your dog to dig and you will see how happy he will be when he finds his toys.

2-Chewing

Dogs, especially puppies, are always trying to discover the world around them by chewing the things they saw around them, though chewing calm dogs but sometimes they chew wrong things like shoes and sock. They may harm themselves by swallowing socks by mistake. So, you have to buy chew toys and give them to your dog.

Our video here can help you train and redirect your puppy. Follow these tips from expert trainer to rid your dog of this annoying habit.

3-Begging

You have to train your dog to eat either on his crate or to go to a special place to sit while you finish eating. Don’t let your dog sit with you on the table to eat to avoid teaching him begging

4-Not coming when called

Always motivate your dog when she comes to you, whether you called or not. By this way you will train and teach her to come to you when called. Don’t only call her by her name but always follow her name by the command you want like “come” and “here”.

5-Pulling on the leash

What is more important to be done with dogs is to teach them to walk calmly beside you, always keep the leash short and loose. Stop walking when feel it is tight and don’t pull him and he will also stop to see why you are not moving. When your dog returns back to you reward him and start moving again. This way will teach him that pulling gets him nowhere

6-Separation anxiety

You have to train your dog that leaving him home alone is not a big problem. if you found teach your dog that you will always come back home in order not to let him upset. At the beginning don’t leave him more than 5 or 10 minutes and give him a chew toy in order not to feel bored, you can also turn on the TV or the radio to feel that everything is still the same as if you are at home. Always be calm when going out and when returning to let him feel that being alone is not a big deal.

7-Whining for attention

If you pumper your dog while whining so, are teaching her that this way works. You have to ignore her by leaving the room or folding your arms and look away as if you are not listening. Play with her and reward her when she is not whining.

8-Barking at the door

If your dog is barking because he is waiting to be greeted, so you have to teach him to behave well and park by picking a spot within sight of the door and train him to lie down and stay till you say ” go to your spot”. This training will keep your dog calm and learning to stop barking to be greeted

9-Jumping

Dogs used to greet people by jumping, but actually it’s a bad greeting way. If you want to greet a dog so you have to wait till you see his front legs on the ground. You may also ask him to sit, and when he obeys you, go and pet him. You have to teach your dog to control his own emotion by these ways.

10-Biting

Dogs always bite when they are afraid or nervous so, you have to let your dog socialized and get acquainted to people. Always walk with her around to feel safe and trust people

11-Agression

Nervous and afraid dogs are always aggressive, if your dog is a always in a bad mood and nervous temper so, you have to visit a specialized vet who can train your dog to be relaxed and be healthy and to also be able to deal with you calmly. Never leave aggressive dogs with children

Our video here can help you learn how to calm your dog using a few calming signals. Check it out to see if our expert's advice works for you.

12-Barking all the time

Some dogs like to bark at anything and others bark when they feel depressed, don’t shout at your dog when he barks because it may make it worse. Obedience training is the best way to avoid your dog being depressed. It is better to work with a specialized trainer.



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How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing The Leash

How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing The Leash? Does your dog have the habit of chewing on the leash incessantly? Have you exhausted all options of getting him/her out of that habit? If that is an aspect of your pet's behavior that you've been struggling with, you can get a few highly actionable tips from the video below.

This video gives an effective tip on how to stop your dog from trying to show you that it’s in charge. If you have a dog that’s constantly biting, chewing and pulling on the leash, then try this technique and start enjoying your walks again!

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of traininig dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

Learn more effective and actionable puppy training tips.

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How To Keep Your Dog Out Of The Kitchen

How To To Keep Your Dog Out of The Kitchen? If you are also looking for answers to this very problem, then you are not alone. Many dog owners complain whatever they do they are unable to keep their dogs out of the kitchen. If that is an aspect of your pet's behavior that you've been struggling with, you can get a few highly actionable tips from the video below.

Keeping your dog out of an area:

If you follow the simple steps below then keeping your dog out of an area by using a simple command should not be a complicated process.

1. Make it clear – Here is a straight shooter tip. Be clear about what you want from the dog - only to the dog or pup but also to yourself. Right! You'd be surprised to know how many people keep moving the goal post which only ends up confusing the dog.
2. Use tape to make the line clear – Use a tape or baby door to demarcate the area, for both of your benefit.
3. Train your dog what you want – It won't happen at once, and in some cases it won't happen even for a while. Be patient and keep at it.
4. Choose a word then practice – You can use clear commands or treats or a combination of both. Dogs like children, are best known to their parents.
5. Isolation – If your dog has learnt the word but is insisting on being disobedient then you can always use The Everyday Isolation Technique to isolate them when they set foot in the area. This is kind of like the time-out common for truant kids.
6. Use as little energy as necessary – Try to stay as calm as possible and move your back over the line that you are asking with as little fuss as possible but making it clear and immediate
7. Avoid eye contact – Remember to avoid eye contact as this actually calls your dog over to you
8. Consistency – Be consistent and firm. Don't confuse the dog by occasionally bypassing your own rules.
9. Try to set your dog up so that it is able to see you – If you try to set your dog up where they are unable to see you then it is much harder. Whilst this is possible you should take your time trying to reach this level – remember Step By Step!

Training your dog to stay outdoors:
As with the above you will train your dog the same way except for when your dog is allowed in and you say the release command such as the “OK Command” or “Inside”.

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

Learn more effective and actionable puppy training tips.

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How To Help Your Dog Learn How To Swim

While there will always be dogs who will take to water like the fish, you will also see those that hate swimming. Some try and see to fail repeatedly while some don't even find the need to try.

As a friend and guardian, it is your job to teach your dog how to swim and a few tips and a little guidance from an expert can go a long way towards helping you reach your goal.

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggy training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:

1. Make sure that your dog is safe and is not going to get into trouble or have a bad experience.

2. Try to ensure he has a fun time and doesn't get too scared when he goes in for the first time.

3. Give the dog his/her own time and let them learn at their own speed, not at yours!

4. Stay calm and relaxed. Try not to keep calling your dog!

5. Let him build his own confidence. You can boost his encourage him by wading into the water yourself. Do not lead the dog into the water using a leash.  

6. Don't rush him because that way you'll scare him. The dogs know their own pace very well, let them work through even if it takes weeks or even months.

Not all dogs are naturally good swimmers:

The following dogs can all struggle:

       
       >> Heavy boned dog
       >> Very large breeds
       >> Muscle bound dogs
       >> Some dogs with very thick coats can also struggle.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

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How To Stop And Redirect Your Dog From Chewing On Everything

How To Stop And Redirect Your Dog From Chewing On Everything In Sight? Do you always fear that your dear doggie will chew on your favorite pumps or your brand new furniture? If that is an aspect of your pet's behavior that you've been struggling with, you can get a few highly actionable tips from the video below.

As we all know that just like babies, puppies too love to chew .. on everything. Just like children, there need to be clear boundaries defined for your pup if you want him to be a self respecting, non-chewing dog. Again, just like children you will need to keep your calm and get about it in a no-nonsense way. One thing that you'll need to make sure is that you don't let the dog take control of the situation by becoming the center of attention.

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention. Redirect using a chew toy.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

Learn more effective and actionable puppy training tips.

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Learning the Calming Signals of Dogs

Dogs use their body in order to communicate everything. Their intentions and emotions are usually plain as day to long-time loving owners. Just like a treasured child, the dogs don't need to spell out their desires - they are understood by their "parents" without any words. Of course, this God gift comes in handy because dogs don't have huge vocabularies to express themselves.

Calming signals are signs that dogs use to convey their friendliness or the fact that they are not a threat. Just like the common tail wagging is a well known signal for human-friendly dogs.There are several calming signs that the dogs use in order to convey to the other dog that they are not a threat.

Some of these signals are:

• Sniffing the ground
• Avoiding direct eye contact
• Looking away
• Turning their back and walking away
• Yawning

It is important that you understand what your dog is upto when he sends out these signals to another dog. Just because he/she is giving off calming signals does not mean the other dog either understands them or is going to take any notice! The very fact that they need to be given should alert you that the other dog is not calm. Be warned!

If you like this video and found it useful, you will certainly like Doggy Dan's way of training dogs. Make dog training supremely fun, highly effective and ultra-fun by learning it from one of New Zealand's most trusted and leading dog experts. Learn more about this highly recommended doggie training video membership program  HERE.

The important points here are:
1. Be gentle with very young puppies
2. Be confident and sure with older ones.
3. Set them up to win while not giving them too much attention.
4. Repeat this and see if it helps. If not, try isolating the dog for a few hours. Just like a child's time-out, the puppy will learn to differentiate bad behavior from good.

All this while you'll need to remain calm and considerably detached. Use low energy and remain firm.

Learn more effective and actionable puppy training tips.

read more...