Tips
And Secrets To Use In Your Everyday Dog Training, That
Can Cut Training Time By Up To 67%
Or,
Should we say Human Training for Dog Owners
The focus of many pet owners seems to
be directed towards their animals, which makes a great deal of sense
in most cases. However, when trying to correct unwanted behavior in
your dog you might want to point that finger inward sometimes and have
a little glimpse in the mirror. It is easy to become annoyed with your
pet when you feel as though you have tried everything and nothing seems
to work.
Maybe your Boston Terrier continues to chew on your shoes or other objects
while you are not at home. Perhaps the Maltese in your life still has
accidents in the house rather than letting you know she needs to go
outside. On the other hand, possibly you have a Yorkshire Terrier that
snips at strangers, even guests in your home when they try to pet him.
All of these and many other undesirable behaviors that dogs may posses
can leave a pet owner feeling frustrated and at their wits end with
their furry little friend.
Have you ever considered though when faced with one of these situations
that the dog is trying to communicate something to you? Is it possible
that Sparky just feels neglected during those long days alone at home
while you are at work? Sometimes we can have a big impact on our dogs
if we look at our own behavior and consider what the pooch may be trying
to tell us through their difficult behavior. Obviously dogs can not
talk or speak with us as a human can when they need to communicate their
feelings. That is not to say that canines are not vocal because as many
of us know they can express quite a lot at times through their barking,
growling or whining. However, to really pinpoint what the issue is for
your pet you may find that you are the one that actually holds the answers.
Dogs have a very keen awareness for their surroundings and the people
in their environment. As most dog owners come to realize, the bond between
your dog and you can be extremely strong. There are people who report
that during a challenging illness or devastating time in their life
that their dog responded as though they knew what was going on and they
helped their owner through the rough time. Sometimes by just sitting
near their owner or laying at their feet, other times dogs may whine
and pace back and forth, especially when other people are around because
they are trying to indicate that their owner needs help.
Experts have even confirmed that dogs do have an ability to detect several
human emotions and many of them will respond in unique ways. For example;
when there is a lot of anger or arguing occurring within a household
your dog may respond by acting up in a number of ways, which is not
a problem with the dog but rather your pet is responding to the hostility
and unpleasantness it senses in the house. Everyone goes through difficult
periods in their life and it is obviously impossible to avoid exposing
your dog to any anger or hostile situations throughout their life. The
important thing to remember is that your situation and how you handle
it is not your dog’s choice or within their area of responsibility.
Dogs deserve and hopefully get, the majority of times anyway, a good,
loving and stable home. They respond well to a structured environment,
complete with rules and routines. If you typically get up each morning
and walk your dog before you go to work and then you suddenly stop doing
it all together, your dog will respond in some way, possibly a negative
one. It is not the dog’s fault that you changed your behavior and they
have no other way of communicating other than to chew up stuff or have
an accident in the house as their way of saying, “hey what is going
on.” In some cases dogs can even become depressed, this happens most
frequently in situations where the dog was once loved and well cared
for and then suddenly became ignored and forgotten about. It is really
sad to see a dog that is in this form of doggy-depression because again,
they did not ask to come to live with you, you chose them.
There are obviously other concerns you must deal with when you are going
through a difficult time, like loosing your job or going through a divorce,
and you should always take care of the important aspects related to
these situations. It is understandable that a dog can suddenly become
a lower priority in your life however, if you are unhappy with their
behavior because they are acting out in response to their environment;
take that into consideration before disciplining your pet or giving
up on them all together.
Dogs may secretly harbor the desire to have all humans attend some sort
of training school before they decide to become a pet owner, however,
since that is not very likely to happen, remember to think about your
own behavior when examining your dog’s. That precious pooch can sometimes
be just what you need to get through a difficult time and maintaining
their routine for their benefit can in many ways benefit you also.
About The Author: Gary Allison is a third generation of professional
dog breeders. It all started with his grandparents in 1970 with the
Boston Terriers and has expanded to Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pugs
and Pomeranians. He is also actively involved with dog rescue and has
a website where he showcases his puppies for sale at http://allmypuppiesonline.com
