Solving common dog behavior problems such as chasing after cars, destructive chewing and digging up the yard might be the result of poor communication from your side. Because dogs are pack animals like wolfs, they need a natural leader or an alpha dog. If no leader is assigned to them they will generally assume that they are alpha unless you communicate otherwise to them. Now I do not mean for you to get all aggressive with you dog by hitting or yelling just to "show" him who is boss. Like in any relationship a level of trust and friendship goes along way to achieving a mutual interest: well-being and respect for one another!
Communication starts by being there for one another, and with your dog it is not any different. Winning your dog's respect means more to him than to you, because it gives him someone to look up to. If you are already having a dog that shows a lack of discipline, comes when he feels like it, does what he likes and even shows the occasional aggressive behavior, you have got one problem only! Your dog is alpha and you are not, and all this is because of a lack of communication from your side.
So, how do you display alpha behavior to your dog? (More info at: Dog Behavior) For starts do not decide to "teach" your dog when you are angry or upset. Here are some ideas to assume the alpha role for your dog:
1) Stand tall, make eye contact and address your dog in a lowered voice
2) Make him sit and wait while you prepare his food
3) Do not allow him to beg food at the table
4) Feed him after you have eaten
5) Make sure that everyone in the family follows the same set of rules for your dog.
Correcting dog behavior problems should not be frustrating and least of all aggressive taught. Meet your dog halfway to understanding his/her behavior by obtaining relevant information at Online Dog Training.
Would you like to learn your dog new tricks or just get him to obey simple orders like "NO!"? What about all the unnecessary digging around the house?
Francisco M. Lakay is the author of the site Correct Dog Behavior that gives you insight into understanding and correcting your dog’s behavior patterns.
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