Many people search the Internet for techniques of all kinds to improve the behavior of their pets. The truth is that pets do not misbehave, they follow their basic instincts and behave depending on how we treat them.
In this article on our site we will detail some tricks so that living with your pet is the best and happiest. Don't think about it, keep reading this article on how to make a dog behave well by following some basic tips.
Do you cover your dog's basic needs?
There are many people who, upon returning to their homes, find true destruction: mattresses, toilet paper rolls, rubbish bags… nothing is safe from a bored dog. In general, we talk about dogs that feel lonely and bored inside the house. This is when you must ask yourself, does my dog spend too much time alone? If the answer is yes, you probably already know why your dog misbehaves when you're not around.
To alleviate these problems we can resort to various tools such as common toys for dogs, intelligence games such as kong, leaving him less time alone, installing Dog Tv… There are serious cases that come as a result of separation anxiety in dogs. In these cases, the best option is to go to a specialist such as an ethologist or a canine educator. It is important to know that it is useless to scold a dog that broke the sofa two hours ago. Although he shows a face of pity and sadness, he does not understand what you are talking about.
And if the problem recurs during the walk?
During the walk there are many owners who really suffer, whether it is due to dogs that bark at others, that are aggressive, that pull on the leash…
Some of these cases are consequence of poor socialization of the puppy but don't worry, adult dogs can also be socialized although that yes, it is a slower and more expensive process.
How should I walk my dog?
In most pet websites you will find (very creative) tricks to prevent your dog from pulling on the leash, but the reality of a good walk is to follow the guidelines set by pet behavior experts. animals:
- Don't force your dog to walk beside you, it's his playtime
- Let him sniff urine and anything else he wants: it's his way of relaxing
- Always allow him to spend some time without the leash in the pee can for example.
- Let him get close to other dogs if his behavior is good.
- Don't scold him if he growls at other dogs, go your own way (this is a result of poor socialization).
What should I do if my dog tries to attack another dog?
This is a difficult situation for any inexperienced person as we don't know how to react. If your dog tries to attack other dogs (this is not a particular case, we are talking about several dogs) the most important thing is that you remain calm, take precautions and go to an ethologist or dog educator. The longer you let this situation pass, the worse it will be resolved.
Remember that you should never hit your dog if he is aggressive, he could inadvertently redirect and end up biting you
What do I do if he doesn't listen to me?
In principle we should not worry if our dog does not pay too much attention to us outside the home because he is in a moment of fun in which he is the protagonist. In any case, if "ignoring" becomes something dangerous for our dog, such as running away without obeying the danger of being run over, we must take action on the matter and practice obedience with him through positive reinforcement or the use of of the clicker.
