You love your dog and you also care for your possessions. Unfortunately your dog does not value your belongings as you do, and anything that looks chew-able will be chewed on. This article will provide proven tips and tricks that have been known to help eliminate unwanted dog chewing.
When you are potty training a young puppy, continue training even at night. A midnight potty run might not be convenient, but it can save your favourite rug. Puppies have very small bladders and need to eliminate often. Since they are not capable of holding it, those midnight potty runs are essential.
Here’s a neat trick you can teach your dog. Have him sit down, and then place a chair in front of him. Encourage him to put his front paws on the chair, while remaining in the seated position. Then, take a treat and hold it between his front paws. When he lowers his head to retrieve the treat, it looks as if he is praying.
Always make sure your dog knows where it should sleep the best way to do this is to get your dog a dog cage. You can leave the door open on the dog cages so your dog doesn’t feel restricted. In fact, the other feature of dog crates is that you can transport your dog in a car or bus. By using a dog crate your dog cannot roam free in the carand distracting the driver.
Focus on your body language when training. Dogs respond much easier to non-verbal cues. Pay attention to how they respond to different actions and facial expressions that you make to learn what affect they have on them. Keep your words short and to the point and reinforce it with bodily actions.
Most dogs respond better to positive reinforcement rather than negative punishment. If you’re trying to train your dog, reward him for good behaviour and only scold him if absolutely necessary. Your dog will remember the reward for good behaviour more distinctly than the punishment for bad behaviour, making rewarding more effective.
Always use positive reinforcement to train your dog. Reward your dog with happy words, petting and an occasional very small treat when he pleases you. Never hit or shout at your dog. This is ineffective and will just convince your dog that you don’t know what you are doing. Be firm, consistent and positive for the best results in dog training.
Do not repeat a command when training your dog or asking for behaviours. If you repeat a command twice before your dog offers up behaviour, and then you praise it, your dog might learn that the command is actually using the repeated words. Instead, say the command once and gently help your dog complete the action if he has not done so. Be consistent and patient with your dog throughout this whole process so that he is better able to recognize the commands you are giving him.
When you are training your dog, do not blame it for bad behaviour if it is sick. You should never force a dog to do obedience training when it is not feeling well. Take your dog to the vet to see what is making it sick, and put off the training until it is doing better.
In conclusion, you need to stop your dog from chewing on all of your stuff. This will not only prevent your dog from getting injured, but will also save you money and frustration. Follow the tips provided in this article and you should be able to effectively train your dog to stop unnecessary chewing.