Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: 7 Useful Tips For Dog Training

Man's best friend. It's a nickname that's been
around for ages, but sometimes your dog doesn't
feel like your best bud - especially when he's
been going to the bathroom on the rug, barking at
all hours of the night, and digging up the
backyard so much that it looks like a WWI
battlefield. But don't despair - here are a few
useful tips for dealing with 'man's best friend'
when he's misbehaving.

1) Don't use violence. As tempting as it may be
in the moment, don't strike your dog in anger. It
can make him more aggressive, or cause him to do
bad things out of his anxiety about being hit.
Not to mention it's mean! A light smack might be
appropriate for a dog that just won't behave, but
not in anger. If your blood is boiling, walk away
or you might hurt your pet.

2) Discipline immediately. This may seem like a
contradiction after tip #1, but anger is the key
ingredient that's missing here. Dogs have bad
memories and worse logic, so disciplining him 30
minutes after he digs a hole is usually a waste.
He usually won't connect the punishment and what
he did that caused it.

3) Use tone of voice to convey your
displeasure. Dogs have extraordinary social
intelligence (meaning they understand social cues
from humans better than almost all other
animals). An angry, disapproving voice gets your
message across very clearly.

4) Use isolation in a small room or away from
the family as another form of punishment. When
love and attention gets withdrawn after bad
behavior, dogs will get the message and
eventually stop doing the behavior.

5) Be consistent. Dogs are like children - they
will push you to see just how much you'll let
them get away with. If you only discipline your
dog occasionally, they'll understand that they
can behave any way they want to with only a small
chance of being disciplined.

6) Be the 'top dog.' You dog instinctively looks
for a 'leader of the pack' - and that should be
you! Don't let Fido run your life; that's not
what the 'top dog' does! Instead, teach your dog
his place in the pack by using commanding tones
and body language towards him. No wishy-washy
commands or whiny voices! He will be happier
because he knows what the boundaries are, which
also means he will not try to get away with as
much bad behavior.

7) Start early. If you don't punish your puppy
for bad behavior, you're only making it harder on
yourself when he's a grown dog and a spoiled brat.

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