Stop dog begging: 10 easy tips
The easiest way to stop dog begging is to not let it start. Don’t tolerate it from your dog or let any people encourage it.
Dog training tips
Dog training takes time and effort. To be successful, use these dog training tips: Be a leader, be firm, be humane and give praise.
Dog training tips: Be a leader
Dogs are social, pack-oriented animals who respond best to a leader figure whether dog or human. The best pack leaders are the ones who are the most consistent. Dogs react to consistency because they know they can trust the consistent leader. Consistent leaders don’t invite the dog onto the couch one day and punish him the next when he jumps on the couch without permission.
Dog training tip: Be firm
Good leaders are firm without being harsh. A good leader tells the dog to do something. He or she doesn’t shout at the dog, plead with the dog or scream at the dog to obey. The punctuation at the end of a good leader’s command is merely a period.
Dog training tip: Be humane
Third, a good leader is compassionate. He or she doesn’t punish the dog for mistakes that were made by the leader.
Dog training tip: Give praise
When the dog does something praiseworthy, deliver approval immediately. The good leader does not praise behaviors that are unwanted, no matter how unintentional the recognition may be.
If the dog is showing fear, aggressiveness, or timidity, the good leader either ignores the behavior or tells the dog to knock it off. The good leader doesn’t praise, and, therefore, encourage the response, by stroking the dog, telling him it’s OK, you’re a good boy, etc., while the dog is acting out.
Dog training: Speak softly
Speak firmly, but speak softly, not harshly and loud, and you’ll have a well-behaved, attentive dog that obeys without having to be shouted at.
Tips for walking multiple dogs
Before walking multiple dogs, begin by training each dog to heel and walk on a loose leash. Once you have control, begin adding additional dogs.
Tips for training multiple dogs
When training multiple dogs, it is important to understand each will learn at his or her own pace. Work with the dogs both together and separately.
Make moving stress-free for your dog
Once you’ve picked a new, dog-friendly house with a fenced-in backyard away from the road, use these tips to make the moving process go smoothly.
Dog behavior: Dogs know right from wrong
Dogs know the difference between right and wrong. But only in the context of their own culture or within the definitions of traditional dog behavior.
Dog training: Get your dog’s attention
To get your dog’s attention, don’t yell. Speak in a normal, tone of voice. If you really want to get your dog’s attention, try whispering.
Four common dog training mistakes
To avoid common dog training mistakes: make time for your dog, clearly communicate, be consistent and set clear expectations.
Teach old dog new tricks
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Training an older dog is easier because the dog has a longer attention span, pays attention and follows commands better
Take your dog on a power walk
Take your dog on a power walk where you are in control and your dog is a relaxed follower. That lets the dog experience the full benefits of exercise.
