Solving Bad Behavior in Pets
Books aren’t always a good source of information for helping you have your pet on its best behavior. Good pet advice is simple and practical – it doesn’t have to sound like a fancy diagram. Nothing speaks better than direct experience. You and your pet are on a journey of understanding one another, and along the way you learn about each other.
A common advice to follow if your dog has behavior issues is to claim your right as its master. Be domineering enough to give it a set of rules and boundaries that limit it. Dogs will interpret this as a sign that they are the followers and you are the leader. If they recognize your supremacy in the household, then they are more reluctant to try and misbehave for fear of defiance and out of respect. Be cautious when trying to sound commanding though, as being too strict and domineering can cause your pet to fear you instead of respecting you.
A hungry dog can lead to a dog with bad behavior. Feed your pet properly and correctly. Feeding it too much will spoil it, feed it too little and you’ll have a malnourished dog on your hands. Learn to balance it according to your dog’s needs.
Behavior problems sometimes come from improper training. It is advised to keep your pet mentally as well as physically fit. Training not only gives your pet a reason to run around and have fun, but it also maintenance its obedience. If it’s been a long time that you’ve commanded your pet to fetch your newspaper or go after a stick, then go outside and try. A few half hour sessions a weak won’t hurt either.
A good advice for any owner that wants good behavior in their dog is to be friendly with your pet – but not too friendly. It’s all about balancing your responsibility as its master and its companion. If you try and press your power on it, it’ll just create a gap between your bonds. But if you spoil it thoroughly, you lose its respect and treat you like dirt. Remember, moderation is advised.
