Dog obedience can be a rough task to take on.
Common behavior issues can range from not listening to destroying your home.
But there are a few sure fire ways to stop bad dog issues.
The first thing you must do to end dog behavior problems is show your dog that you are the Alpha.
This means doing many things, like not allowing your dog to exit your house or car before you and making him wait until you release him from the "wait" position.
This reinforces your Alpha position because your dog knows the Alpha comes first.
Showing your dog that you are the Alpha also means not immediately rushing over to him to play the minute your get home, and not allowing him free roam of your home.
If there are areas in your home or pieces of furniture that you do not want him on, you must be firm and consistent in teaching him these areas are off limits.
For instance, if you enter your living room to find your dog lying on your sofa, immediately reprimand him.
Command him in a firm tone to get "Down", then point at the sofa and say "NO.
" Afterwards, lead him to his own bed (if he has one).
Once he lies in his bed, praise him so he will understand that this is acceptable behavior.
This works with other bad behaviors as well, such as destructive chewing.
When you are trying to train your dog, you may find that you often repeat your commands over and over again.
This is the worst thing to do because it shows your dog that he does not have to listen to you immediately.
For instance, if your dog wonders off whenever you take him off his leash, and he ignores your repeated "Come" command until you ultimately have to retrieve him yourself, you should not let him off his leash.
Keep him on his leash until he learns that he must obey you.
And if your dog ignores one of your commands during your walks, a short sharp tug on his leash will remind him that you are present and in charge.
Common behavior issues can range from not listening to destroying your home.
But there are a few sure fire ways to stop bad dog issues.
The first thing you must do to end dog behavior problems is show your dog that you are the Alpha.
This means doing many things, like not allowing your dog to exit your house or car before you and making him wait until you release him from the "wait" position.
This reinforces your Alpha position because your dog knows the Alpha comes first.
Showing your dog that you are the Alpha also means not immediately rushing over to him to play the minute your get home, and not allowing him free roam of your home.
If there are areas in your home or pieces of furniture that you do not want him on, you must be firm and consistent in teaching him these areas are off limits.
For instance, if you enter your living room to find your dog lying on your sofa, immediately reprimand him.
Command him in a firm tone to get "Down", then point at the sofa and say "NO.
" Afterwards, lead him to his own bed (if he has one).
Once he lies in his bed, praise him so he will understand that this is acceptable behavior.
This works with other bad behaviors as well, such as destructive chewing.
When you are trying to train your dog, you may find that you often repeat your commands over and over again.
This is the worst thing to do because it shows your dog that he does not have to listen to you immediately.
For instance, if your dog wonders off whenever you take him off his leash, and he ignores your repeated "Come" command until you ultimately have to retrieve him yourself, you should not let him off his leash.
Keep him on his leash until he learns that he must obey you.
And if your dog ignores one of your commands during your walks, a short sharp tug on his leash will remind him that you are present and in charge.