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Dog Behaviour Problems - Getting A Dog To Behave
from:Your dog may be your best friend, but just like your human
friends he or she can embarrass you in public - you can actually
train your dog to behave, you might not be so lucky with your
human friends. A well trained dog usually means a happy owner
and a contented animal.
Does your dog refuse to sit or stay at your command and does it
bother other people by jumping up and barking? This may be your
dog's natural exuberance getting the better of him but when you
are out in public, not only is it embarrassing for you, it can
be frightening for people who are unsure of themselves around
dogs. If you want to avoid these situations then you need to
start getting your dog to change his behavior now.
In some respects dogs are like children and this means that they
have to be taught how to be social beings without indulging in
anti-social habits. If you are trying to get your dog to respond
to your commands and behave in an acceptable manner, then you
need to instigate regular training sessions. Training a dog to
display acceptable behaviour is not easy if you are a first time
owner. Some people take their dog to professional trainers once
or twice a week but if your budget won't run to that then you
have to fall back on your own resources.
Not quite, there are training books and manuals out there; some
of which come as a complete package, that will take you through
the training sessions one step at a time. Always remember with
dogs that the way to instil the behaviour that you want is by
repetition and reward - losing your temper is counterproductive.
If you get the right package and apply the right amounts of
praise, patience and time you will soon have a well behaved and
probably happier dog.
Sit Stay Fetch is
the No. 1 dog training and behavior product on the net and has
been for over 2 years. The 186 page book is broken down into
different sections, each one dealing with a different aspect of
dog ownership. Each section is broken down into 5 or 6
subsections and a review of that particular section. The review
is particularly nice as it condenses the important aspects of
each section onto one page for easy reference. That's not to say
that skipping to the end of each section is the best way to
utilize this book. There is a wealth of information contained in
each section as well as case studies for particular doggy
problems (aggression, barking, chewing, leaping on furniture,
leaping on people, etc.)
The initial chapters are mainly for people considering a dog or
who have recently obtained a puppy. These chapters focus on
aspects such as choosing a breed, responsible ownership, canine
growth stages, and choosing your vet. The third chapter is where
the dog training begins. The types of training are outlined as
well as some secrets to training a dog. Crate training is also
discussed in this area as well. For people who already have
dogs, the first three chapters don't really provide a lot of
pertinent information; however, for someone looking to get a
dog, these chapters are invaluable.
The fourth chapter gives insight into how dogs use their senses
and how their body language gives an insight into their feelings
and attitudes. I found it interesting that you can dog's are
very expressive and their moods are often overlooked by their
owners. This chapter also covers how dogs communicate with one
another as well as the similarities between wolves and dogs.
Of the remaining chapters, two are devoted to dog problems, two
are devoted to teaching commands, and one deals with the
positives and negatives of dog whispering. The two chapters
dealing with problems are two of the longest chapters in the
book. The first chapter on dog problems deals with behaviors
such as aggression, biting, chewing, digging, and barking. Case
studies are provided with many of the issues to show why a dog
may be exhibiting these problems. The second chapter on dog
problems deals with allergies, fleas, chasing cars, and jumping
on people. Again, relevant examples are provided with each
section to further illustrate the issue at hand.
The chapters dealing with dog commands are divided into basic or
starting commands and advanced commands. Some of the basic
commands include "Come", "Sit", "Down", "Heel", and "Stand."
These commands are provided in an easy to follow method and can
be implemented fairly quickly with some practice. What I liked
is that there's a training schedule provided to assist with
training the dog. The advanced commands section covers "Catch,"
"Fetch", "Shake", and "Rollover." Based on my experience, some
of these commands are more difficult than others to train a dog
on and it's not recommended that teaching these commands begins
until the dog is over 6 months old and has mastered the basic
commands from the earlier chapter.
Sit Stay Fetch is a good product that touches on a lot of
overlooked aspects of owning a dog. Even some less than common
problems are discussed and recommendations are given on how to
address these problems. I found this book to be laid out in a
logical manner with the training aspects occupying a majority of
the pages, but with other areas such as body language and sense
getting a good deal of coverage as well. The author also does a
good job of supporting the product by providing a free
newsletter that contains more tips for solving dog problems.
Granted, you do not need to read every chapter in order to
address a particular problem, but it is nice to see that a just
about every common dog problem is addressed.
About the author: Andrew Braithwaite
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