training and behavior
If you are planning for a baby, it is important that you prepare your dog for the same. Preparation with your dog is the only way to ensure that both- the baby as well as the pet live happily ever after in the same house.
There are six commands that you must teach your dog fairly well i.e. SIT, DOWN, HEEL, STAY, RELEASE and COME. But do you know how to teach these basic commands to the dog?
It is highly important to train your dog so that it conforms to the rule of the house. However if excess force is used it may absolutely refuse to cooperate. Use following training and behavior aids.
A dog leash is something that every dog owner will need. This leash serves as the perfect channel of communication between the dog and his master. Other than that it is the leash that makes sure that your dog is safe in crowdie situations.
RECALL is a dog training phrase that indicates compliance when the dog is asked to come. But more than often, dogs do not indicate this perfect behavior as expected out of them. So what to do in this case?
The crate is your dog’s castle and it is important that he should know that. But your dog may not react positively to the crate at all times. The crate may make him feel restricted. You have to make sure that your dog learns to enjoy in his crate.
So, you have crafted the perfect space and all the possible luxuries for your new pet. But wait. Your existing pets may have the reverse feelings for the one who is about to arrive…
A properly trained watchdog is a great option if you are concerned about the security of your home. There are certain breeds that are natural watchdogs, whereas other breeds are not. Whether or not a dog is a natural watchdog, it needs to be trained to become a good watchdog.
Dogs are social creatures that feed on attention. They like to have someone around all the time who can pamper them and play with them. This is why most dogs switch to barking mode when they don’t find anyone around.
Even dogs like to be their own masters and believe me they hold great pride in the same. You need to understand that dogs are not born with leash manners. So it is you who have to teach them walking with the leash.
Having a dog on the prowl all the time when guests are around or when you are doing some important work is not pleasing. Thus it becomes important that you teach your dog how to be well seated.