In the popular COPS series, they play a song that says, in particular, “Bad guys, bad guys, what are you going to do, what will you do when they come for you?” Many people bring home a charming, cute puppy. But without proper training, some dogs behave badly until the owners shrug their shoulders and say: “Bad dog, bad dog, what are you going to do?” I hope these people will read the following articles: “Bad dog, bad dog, Whatcha gonna do Part 1 ”and others like them, before they do the unthinkable and call the“ Police Dog ”to take their beloved pet for a pound!
In “Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 1, we explain the Dog Pack instincts and the Alpha Dog mentality and teach you how to reprogram your dog, so know that you are an alpha dog. You can find it in the Feature Articles section of the K-9 Outfitters, A Division of Damascus Road Enterprises. In addition to these alpha dog techniques, there are other things you can do to help mitigate your “bad dog behavior.” This article will teach you to “deprogram” your inappropriate dog and retrain it properly, creating harmony between family and pet.
But before we continue, if you suffer from “bad dog” syndrome with a pet, make sure that there is no basic health condition. Take your dog to the vet, explain your problem and make sure that he is healthy and does not suffer from dental, intestinal, digestive, parasitic or other problems. Once you find that your dog is truly healthy, complete the following sentences.
1. Read other articles, magazines, magazines and books about dogs, training and behavior. The more you know, the better your coach.
2. Be consistent. Like a child, your dog will notice your inconsistencies and will “check your character” by pushing boundaries to determine who is really in control. Do it the same way every time.
3. Earn the respect of your dog. Be firm and honest in learning and discipline. Never resort to violence. Positive reinforcement methods have always proven a more successful teaching method. Your submission to your dog should always be out of respect, not fear.
4. Spend time with the dog. Interact with your dog. Quite often, the cause of improper behavior in dogs is the same as in children. They are simply looking for QUALITY OF TIME, ATTENTION AND LOVE. Do you remember all the love and attention that you gave to this sweet, adorable puppy? Well, your adult dog still craves this love and attention. Just be careful, paying attention to the problem dog to always maintain its alpha status.
5. During training, always maintain eye contact with the dog until he turns away. So he knows that you are the master, and he is submissive to you. I once made eye contact with a strong, filled Brittany for 12 minutes, before he finally turned away. Ask your dog for attention during short training sessions. (The duration of attention of the dog - a maximum of ten to fifteen minutes). As an example, get a dog on your heel, and then take a look at you before you take a walk. Or make the dog sit or lie down before you heal.
6. Give your dog a lot of exercise. Take her for thirty minutes of walking - exercise will benefit you, give her the attention she deserves, and tire her out, so she prefers to relax rather than destroy chaos! Dogs are a bundle of limited energy. They can't do anything about it, God put them together like that! Give them a way out for this energy. If you live in a forest like me, let them run and play. (However, I always write them out at night at night either in the fence with dog houses, or I write them in cages and drawers for boxes with drawers or beds for boxes). Take your dog to the park or, better yet, one of those fantastic new dog parks where dogs are allowed to play and chat. Let your dog go out to the fenced yard, or if you don't like or dislike the fenced yard, get an electronic fence and containment system, so your dog knows the boundaries of where they can and cannot safely walk.
7. Feed your dog a high-protein, well-balanced diet. Sometimes canine behavior is simply the result of hunger and / or malnutrition. I suggest looking for foods with meat and rice as first ingredients, not cornmeal and meat by-products. I also suggest a protein content of 24-30% and a fat content of 10-18%. This will provide a strong healthy dog with a shiny coat.
8. Remove the temptation. Place trash cans and food for people from the dog. If you have a destructive dog, put it in the yard or in a box or cage for the kennel while you are at work or leaving home. If you allow him to "go about his business" in the morning, before going to work, he will be fine in a cage or drawer of the right size with a pillow until you return.
9. If necessary, use the appropriate training materials. Although stub collars should be a thing of the past because of the possible danger of damaging your dog's shell, an electronic collar is a humane training tool that can provide the appropriate negative “signal” followed by your positive reinforcement for proper behavior. When used properly for a short time, just wear a collar suitable for good behavior. Very few things worry the dog's lover more when seeing your favorite pet running out into the car or watching a bird that you run over a hill for a thousand dollars will never be seen again. However, if you know your limitations and feel that you cannot cope with this work yourself, you can find many respected dog trainers who specialize in behavioral issues. Your local vet may help you if necessary.
10. Finally, be patient. Positive training and modification of the behavior of the dog takes time. Your dog will soon begin to have a more positive manner if you follow these helpful suggestions.
I hope these ideas and suggestions, as well as a better understanding of who your dog is, will soon make you say, “Bad dog, bad dog, Whatcha Gonna Do?”. "Good dog, good dog, oh, how I love you!"
You can find all the AWESOME products you need for training and spoil your special dog at K-9 Outfitters, a division of Damascus Road Enterprises.
Danny Presswood, 2006 All rights reserved.
