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A key component in training your dog to bark less is understanding the reasons for the barking. Barking is one way that your dog communicates with you and over time you will develop an understanding of why your dog is barking. Sometimes you will want your dog to bark, when something is wrong or your dog needs to go to the toilet, for example. Remember, some barking is good!. Nothing is worse than a neighbor with a barking dog: you are responsible for training your dog about appropriate barking behavior. Remember, you are the boss and your dog will follow your instruction about what to do and what not to do.

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Is your dog feeling bored, anxious or lonely?

The most common cause of unwanted barking is a dog who feel lonely or anxious. Are your dogs days spent almost entirely alone? Your dog will need plenty (1-1.5 hours), of exercise to compensate for that. Try and fit in a long walk before or after work. Organising this can sometimes be difficult so why not engage the services of a professional dog walker. Your dog will be much happier having received this attention. Try leaving your dog with toys when you are unavailable. Balls usually work well as toys and most dogs love bones to chew. If you have a few dog toys, try rotating them weekly to help your dog “rediscover” a toy.

Dogs who spend too much time alone will often become nuisance barkers. Dogs are very social animals requiring lots of attention, interation and communication. Your dog will need you to play with it and recieve a great deal of affection from you. This is what dogs love. Dogs love to be included in family activities. Happiness is the sign of a loved dog. A dog that has its other needs met is also less likely to exibit other difficult behaviors and you won’t need to Stop Your Dog Digging.

Is it playtime for your dog?

If your dog is barking so that you will play with it, do not give in to this demand. A bad habit will be reinforced, if you do. Mutual respect is key to your relationship with your dog and harassing you in this way demonstrates lack of respect. You will need to ignore this behaviour if you don’t want your dog to demand your attention in this way. To effectively do this is by turning your back towards your dog; getting up, moving away and not responding at all. This is likely to confuse your dog to start with. Barking has worked before so if it keeps going for longer, it might work again. Don’t Succumb! Be firm. You will probably have to endure worse barking before the barking improves. When your dog has realized the barking isn’t working remember to praise it. Let your dog know how pleased you are, with positive reinforcement. After a short time of consistent work your dog will re-learn this behavior and stop barking to attract your attention.

Consistency is a requirement to effectively train your dog. Dogs respond positively to knowing who the boss is. A dog has to respect your leadership to be happy, well-adjusted and well-behaved. A dog does not necessarily have to be quiet to be well behaved. If your directions are clear your dog will learn when it is and is not appropriate to bark.

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Patience and dedication are a must when training a dog. To achieve the desired results in rescued dog will take double the dedication and patience. However, the rewards will be worth the effort.

Unplanned litters continue to be common even though the practice of spaying and neutering has been around for decades. The result is that the number of puppies born far outnumber the number of available homes. And if you combine this with dogs that are lost or have runaway, the animal shelters are spilling over. The sad truth is that a large number of these dogs end up euthanized.

Some of the lucky ones will get a second chance. Some will be adopted into the care of a loving family or rescued from the street. However, these generous souls often find themselves at a loss with their new companion.

By the time dogs find their way to a shelter they are usually in poor shape. They often have a history of abuse or neglect and sometimes lived in horrendous conditions. And in some circumstances dogs are released into the wild to take care of themselves.

Dogs are pack animals. Because of this dogs that are in the wild usually do not do well in isolation. Domesticated dogs are used to human and animal interaction so do poorly when released to the wild. Dogs such as these can still learn to be less fearful with proper training.

A rescued dog will need a full examination by a vet as the first step in the rehabilitation process. You will not be able to start training your new dog if he is sick or in pain. It’s crucial to give them enough time regain their health.

If possible try to get any information regarding the dog’s history. The information you gather about the animal’s medical history, past abuse or general temperament will aide you in training.

Slow and steady is the order of the day when establishing trust with the dog. Do not force yourself on the dog. They will need to learn that they can trust you before they seek you out. A suggestion would be to work on trust with a treat. Place a treat on the floor and back away a few steps. Avoid direct eye contact. Once the dog takes the food make sure they get enthusiastic praise.

Some rescued dogs will seek physical contact right away. Some can take weeks or more. But once you have got it you may want to attempt to gently lay the dog on its back and put your hands on its chest. You can expect that the dog will either resist if they tend to be aggressive or a fearful dog will accept. Neither behavior is good. Forcing an aggressive dog into a submissive position is done under normal training. A rescued dog will not respond well to this. Remember to take your time when establishing trust. Make sure that a fearful dog understands that being on its back is not a punishment by given it a belly rub and talking in a calm voice.

You may find that the training is slower and more difficult with a rescued dog. A rescued dog is often a mix, older and has a stubborn temperament which adds to the challenge of training. Hang in there. Your perseverance will pay off.

Feeling sorry for the dog can actually do more harm than good. Training can be hindered by doing this. Be patient, loving and understanding but don’t let the dog have the run of the house. By letting the dog know that you are in charge you are establishing yourself as the pack leader.

It’s a lot of sweet and hard work but you will have a companion for life.

Stefan Hyross writes and provides information about dogs and puppies. Correct common dog behavior problems and other issues. Feel free to visit the site for puppy potty training techniques and tips for you and your dog.

Understanding Your Dog’s Behavioral Problems

Dogs exhibit many behaviors that leave their owners scratching their heads in confusion. Whether it’s barking, digging, nipping, or a number of other annoying activities, canines do things that seem odd to us. However, by understanding why they do such things, owners can learn to modify such behaviors.

Below, we’ll discuss several behavioral problems that can frustrate owners, their guests, and their neighbors. Knowing why your dog is displaying certain behavior issues, and the steps to fix them is the purpose of this article.

Chewing

Dogs chew for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they’re anxious. Other times – especially in the case of puppies – they chew because they’re teething. Still other times, they simply become bored or restless. They do it to work off excess energy.

If your canine limits her chewing to a chew toy, or Bully Sticks there’s little harm in it. When no chew toys are around, your house belongings are at risk for damage from a chewing dog. When you physically see your dog chewing on inappropriate objects, may sure you inform them. Take away (or remove her from) the item on which she’s chewing and give her a Odorless Bully Stick in its place.

Excessive Barking

First, it’s important to realize that your dog barks as a way of communicating. While it can become frustrating if she does so excessively, owners should understand that there may be a valid reason for the behavior.

That said, canines often bark excessively for a number of reasons that are inappropriate. For example, they may be bored or excited. They may be barking because other pets are close by. At times it’s just an attention grabbing issue.

To discourage  the excessive barking, make sure your dog receives plenty of exercise and attention each day. When bored your dog’s behavior issues can increase because of pent up energy. Also, avoid encouraging her barking by giving her attention when she does it. Instead a Loud clap from your hands will inform your dog that their actions and behavior is unacceptable.

Begging

Dogs love food, even if they’re not hungry. Given the opportunity, they’ll continue eating as long as someone gives them something to eat. The problem is that owners encourage begging each time they provide a taste from the dinner table. Remember, your pooch learns by repetition. When it comes to food, she learns quickly. If she receives something when she begs, she’ll naturally (and quickly) begin to believe that begging is appropriate.

You can discourage the begging behavior putting the dog into another part of the house during meal times.

The Value Of Obedience Classes

Most behavioral issues can be curbed by enrolling your dog into obedience classes. If you follow this course of action as a puppy, the training is more likely to be learned.” If you enroll her as an adult, the training will be effective, but she’ll probably need periodic classes as a reminder of what constitutes appropriate conduct. In the end, a well-trained, well-behaved dog makes a more pleasant companion.