Perhaps you are starting to wonder why you wanted a dog in the first place after a few incidents. Fortunately for you, it only takes a little fundamental training to shape up your dog's behavior in the near future.
When you correct your dog verbally, ensure your corrections are direct and short. Never ramble on about the dog's failures. Just tell them no, and redirect them to the task you are asking them to do. Also make sure that the volume of your voice commands their attention and lets them know that you mean business.
Create a calm environment whenever you enter the room the dog is in. Play time is great, but your dog needs to learn to stay calm as his master enters the room. You can retain control over the environment by allowing a few moments before acknowledging your pet. You are behind the decisions to play or interact.
Shock Collars
Stay away from training devices such as shock collars. They don't often work well and cost more than training methods which are conventional. Also, using devices such as shock collars can restrain your dog while discouraging good behavior. Using these techniques can have poor results.
Give your dog more freedom as he or she gets further along in the training program. Maintaining a proper balance between obeying your commands and having some freedom will lead to a happier dog. Be sure not to give them too much since this can counteract training efforts.
Start with the easy stuff. You will both get instant gratification and establish a good foundation which you and your dog can build on. In doing so, you will see more consistent and positive results.
Remember to enjoy the time spent with your dog during training. When you play with your dog, it strengthens the bond between you and them, thus encouraging the pet to stay positive during training. Having fun with your dog during training is one thing, but playing and having fun with your dog outside of training is also necessary.
Create a specific command to stop your dog when it barks. Use negative reinforcement to stop your dog from barking when it engages in this action. Then, you can treat them. Enough repetitions will result in the dog associating the treat with the command and remaining quiet.
When implementing discipline with your dog, monitor your tone of voice. Dogs pick up on subtle changes in their owner's voices. Use a stern voice when you are correcting your dog.
For enforcing proper behavior when training your dog, keep in mind your dog must be praised. Give treats, smile, and get excited so your dog will associate good behavior with a positive result. It is important that you avoid offering rewards to stop an undesirable behavior, however, as this may create an inappropriate connection in the dog's mind.
A lot of pet owners are pleasantly surprised how canine behavior training can fit seamlessly into their lives and just how soon they can see positive effects. Consider giving some of the ideas outlined above a try, in order to improve the bond between you and your dog.