Why is Dog Behavior Training A Must for Dog Owners?

August 9th, 2008 | admin | Dog Behaviour Training

A misbehaved or an out of control dog can make your home life miserable.

For the dog and your family to co-exist comfortably it is necessary to train the dog just the way you would train any other member of the family - set ground rules and stick to them!

There are several different levels of basic dog behaviour training.

Some breeds are naturally more obedient so these would require less training than others who have a propensity to be a bit naughty - it seems I’ve only EVER had these dogs!

Following are the basic levels of dog behavior training:

Cleanliness Training

Your dog is a clean animal (despite what he might come in looking like after a good run around in the park). Dogs love remaining clean and living in clean surroundings.

You should encourage your dog to do his/her toilet business outside the home - you’d be surprised how fast dogs can adapt to this rule with a little encouragement and a treat here and there.

You should be a bit lenient when it comes to puppies as it is all a learning curve for them - think of them as toddlers in potty training.

Bark Control Training

Out of control barking is without a doubt a massive public nuisance. Everybody here has had THAT neighbour with the noisy dog (I know I’ve been that neighbour at times with a naughty ball of fluff).

It is not fair to expect your dog to not make any noise - it is a natural function - however if the barking never ends you may need to do something about it before the neighbours start throwing eggs.

Websites or e-books on dog training have great tips to train your dog to keep the barking under control.

Biting Control Training

It is a natural function of dogs (particularly puppies) to chew objects around the house. Obviously this can become a bit of a nuisance losing good pairs of shoes or toys to bite marks - not only that but you it can be quite dangerous for the dog too!

In order to avoid this buy your dog some chew toys or a bone from your local pet store and be sure to walk him/her regularly so that they’re not bored at home.

Biting is another natural function of dogs if people or animals appear to threaten them. Puppies will often play fight with their owners but are usually pretty good about pressure and don’t hurt even if contact is made.

If the biting continues and grows more serious as the dog ages you should consult some dog training information to address the issue.

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