Dog Behavior Problems While Dog Training And How To Overcome Them

In or blog post about dog training mistakes you should avoid, we wrote about some errors you can make during dog training. But what to do when there are dog behavior problems? Keep reading and find out!

Most Common Dog Behavior Problems During Training

#1 Chewing

Dogs, especially puppies, explore the world with their mouth. They like to chew because it calms them. But it destroys your stuff. Even worse -- they might eat something like a sock that could block their intestines. Break this habit now. Give them chew toys, and take away things they shouldn't gnaw on. If you catch them chewing something they shouldn’t, say “no,” replace the object with an approved toy, and praise them once they are chewing it.

#2 Begging

There’s one surefire way to prevent this: Never give your dog food from the table. If they don’t get scraps, they won't learn to beg. You can take them out of the room while you eat or put them in their crate. Or teach them to go to a special spot and wait it out.

#3 Not Coming What Called

Always praise your dog when they come to you, whether you called or not. That teaches them that coming to you is good. Say "come" or "here." They may not understand what you want if you just call their name. If they don't come, don't chase them. Call them again while you move away. That might make them come after you. If they still don't show up, tell them to sit, and go get them.

Dog Obedience Tips And Tricks

#4 Pulling On The Leash

Help your dog learn to walk calmly beside you. Never let them pull, or else they'll learn that doing it sometimes pays off. Keep the leash short but loose. Stop when you feel it go tight. They'll stop to see why you aren't moving. When they come back, reward them and keep walking. After a few days, they’ll figure out that pulling get them nowhere.

#5 Whining For Attention

Does your dog whine? If you pet them, look at them, or do anything except ignoring them, you teach them that whining works. To stop it, turn your back when they whine, fold your arms and look away, or leave the room. Pet and play with them when they aren’t whining.

#6 Jumping

It’s natural for a dog to greet people by jumping up. But that can scare away guests. Turn away if your dog jumps on you. Don't give your dog attention unless they have their front paws on the ground. Then you can greet and pet them. Or tell them to sit and wait until they do before you pet them. Try to keep your greetings low-key. That helps your dog learn to control their excitement. Make sure they don’t bother or scare people who aren't used to them.

Source: Pets.Webmd.com

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