Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Discipline Your Dog Instead Of Punishing Him
The dog is remembering previous inexplicable punishment.  In his mind, greeting the owner at the door will result to punishment.  The dog forgot about the mess that he made hours ago.  Punishing your pet long after the crime has been committed, rather than during or immediately after the act, has no purpose other than to confuse or make the dog fearful...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:32

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Using Caution When Dealing With Fighting Problems
What is in the dog's mind when it attacks every dog it meets or just has one enemy around the corner?  Most of it is show of strength, very often a cowardly show of strength aimed at other people's toy dogs who can't answer a bully back.  Face that same bully with a big dog likely to answer back and it will disappear into the distance, for the dog knows who will be boss even in its own race, and if it senses superiority of physique or brain, it will automatically be subservient...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:29

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Dog Carsickness
While car sickness is not considered a behavioral problem, it sure is something that is just as important to deal with as any type of other issue with your dog.  Having to clean up your dog's mess with every car ride is not fun at all...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:24

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Dealing With Dogs That Hate Either Men or Women
Hating men or women is the most peculiar form of instability in dogs.  They seem to be sweet and happy with one sex and nervous or vicious with the other.  What form of neurosis causes this we don't know.  What can an owner do to make a dog with this nature livable?...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:23

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Consistency & Persistence Pays Off When Training Your Dog
If the rules change from day to day, the dog becomes confused.  He needs to know how to consistently earn reward and avoid punishment or he will give up responding.  The good trainer is consistent and always uses the same command for the same behavior.  Most dog owners teach the dog that the command "down" means to be in a prone position...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:21

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Choosing Dog Training Methods
Before choosing a particular training method, carefully examine the technique to ensure that it will communicate proper associations.  Certain methods may not communicate what you intend.  A dog-aggressive Akita was enrolled in a training program that his owner thought was reputable.  The trainer convinced the owner that the only way to break the Akita of aggression toward other dogs was to let a more dominant dog put him in his place...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:19

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Understanding Your Dog's Chewing Problems
Chewing is usually a developmental phase that puppies pass through to relieve the itch and pain of cutting new teeth.  The majority of dogs stop chewing everything in sight once their new teeth are fully erupted, at about 9 months old.  The few dogs that do not cease chewing by age 1, either have acquired the habit of chewing from boredom, anxiety, and frustration, or have acquired an unusual gourmet appetite...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:02

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Training Your Dog To Rid His Possession Of Dog Bones
Training your dog to give over or drop objects such as bones and toys can prevent him from becoming aggressive over what he perceives as his possessions.  You may want to take the attitude that everything you give the dog is on loan.  Out of the goodness of your heart you either share or loan the dog food, bones or toys.  When you want the items back, the dog must give them up without a bite...
Mar 27, 2006, 15:01

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Dog's Sexual Mounting Behavior
Some puppies begin sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, though it usually begins at about 12 weeks of age.  It is self-rewarding behavior, in that it "feels good" to the pup.  The problem rarely persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible.  Unfortunately, many owners think that the behavior will disappear if they just let it run its course...
Mar 27, 2006, 14:58

Dogs & Puppies : Training & Behavior
Helping A Battered Dog Gain Confidence By Using Nonphysical Methods
A dog that has been over-punished lacks self-confidence.  Therefore, such dogs should be allowed to succeed.  This is fortunately a simple process with dogs.  They are dramatically quick to learn from people when taught by nonphysical methods.  Even a simple 3-part exercise, performed daily, can bring about a behavior change in a few days.  All that is needed is to crouch down, say "Rover, come," and heartily praise when it responds, even if it only looks at the owner...
Mar 27, 2006, 14:56

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