Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Solve Your Dog's Behavioral Problems With These powerful Techniques

As animals, dogs have many instinctive behaviors
that don't often fit into our modern lives. In
the age of professional trainers, doggy groomers,
and puppy daycare, there are many methods and
techniques out there promising to fix your dog's
behavior problems. However, there are only a few
techniques that are guaranteed to fix any
behavioral problem that's only behavioral.
Physically or mentally ill dogs and pups may
experience behavior problems that ordinary
techniques won't help.

Exercise - Just like with humans, dogs require
physical activity on a daily basis or they become
sluggish and depressed. Lack of exercise is the
root cause of many behavioral problems among
dogs. If you work outside the home, get up early
and take your pup or dog for at least a 30-minute
walk. This will give him exercise, and more
importantly tire him out so he doesn't spend his
energy destroying your home.

When you return from work in the evening,
regardless of how tired you are take your pup or
dog for another long walk, at least 30 minutes
but 60 would be preferable. Exercise will not
only keep your dog healthy, it will keep your
relationship with your dog healthy as well.

Quality Time - It's important that all pet
owners, but particularly dog owners remember to
spend time with your dogs each day. Sitting
together in front of the television doesn't count
as quality time with your wife and it doesn't
count with your dog either! When a dog is feeling
lonely or neglected he channels that energy into
another project, usually destroying different
parts of your home.

Neglected pups and dogs often act out in an
effort to get attention. They don't speak
English, but the old saying "all attention is
good attention" appears to be universal. Even if
you're reprimanding your pup, he'd rather have
that than no attention at all. Try some of our
tips to fit doggy time into your day:

- Game of Frisbee in the park
- Dip in the pool
- Walk on the beach
- Trip to dog park
- A spot at the foot of the bed

Spay & Neuter - This isn't ideal for many owners,
especially male owners but some aggressive
behavior in dogs is rooted in sex. Lifting his
leg to mark is territory, while not overtly
sexual, is rooted in the male's need to mark his
territory and assert his dominance. Spaying or
neutering may also correct incessant humping of
sofa legs, chairs, people, and stuffed animals.

Before you consider this technique, consult a vet
because your pup's behavioral problems may have a
deeper reason.

Obedience Training - Sometimes a dog just needs
help from a professional to solve his behavioral
problems. If your dog is too aggressive or has
bitten someone, the problems may require the
assistance of a professional dog trainer. If you
choose this, find a trainer that will help you
rather than do it for you. As important as it is
that your dog's behavior problems are fixed, it
is equally important that he sees you as an
authority figure. Without that respect,
correcting any behaviors will be almost
impossible.

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Andrew Daigle owns and operates many successful
websites including
http://www.dog-training-advice-tips.com , a
website to learn how to train dogs and puppies
with proven techniques with audio and lessons and
Secrets to Dog Training for more dog and puppy
training information.

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