DOGS DON'T THINK ABOUT THE PAST OR
WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE.
DOGS LIVE IN THE MOMENT.
WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE.
DOGS LIVE IN THE MOMENT.
FAQ
I’m taking my dog out for walks less often because she
pulls hard on the leash. I can’t control her and its hurting
my arm.
The best way to connect with your dog is by taking her out
on a structured walk. A structured walk means your dog
walks behind you or at heel. Two structured walks a day of
at least 30 minutes long is ideal. Position the dog’s collar
high up on the neck, which is the most sensitive part.
Gather up the leash so it is short but, hangs freely (no
tension). I like head collars such as, Haltis or Gentle
Leaders. They offer control without the constant yanking
you end up doing with choke or prong collars. Walking with
structure furthers the notion in the dog’s mind that you are
the leader. This is why the walk is so important. You as
pack leader, provide food and water at the end of a walk.
I have a big backyard, can’t I let my dog get his exercise
there?
Dogs need to move forward in a mock search for food and
water. We have not succeeded in breeding out the instinct
to search. The most common cause of behavioral problems
is lack of exercise. Dogs are most active the morning and
early evening. Providing physical and mental exercise at
these times fulfills your dog’s needs.
My dog chews the furniture, shoes, and gets into the
garbage when I’m away at work or the store.
Exercise your dog with a vigorous walk prior to leaving for
work. A tired dog is a good dog. Confine the dog to one
area of the house to lessen damage or use a crate.
Provide mental stimulation by leaving kibble held in by
peanut butter or wet dog food, stuffed into 3 different Kongs
or Buster Cubes. Hide them around his confinement area
so he must search for his food.
I don’t mind my dog jumping up on me when I’m in old
clothes, but how can I stop her when I’m dressed up?
You must be consistent with your dog. Decide on what the
rules will be for jumping up on you, furniture, mouthing,
nipping, and other behaviors. Remember, if you teach your
dog it is fine to jump on you, then it has to be O.K. to jump
on your elderly relatives and children that visit. Dogs do not
understand “sometimes.” It can only be always or never. It
creates anxiety in your dog when you are not consistent
with the rules. They feel your inconsistency which makes
them nervous.
pulls hard on the leash. I can’t control her and its hurting
my arm.
The best way to connect with your dog is by taking her out
on a structured walk. A structured walk means your dog
walks behind you or at heel. Two structured walks a day of
at least 30 minutes long is ideal. Position the dog’s collar
high up on the neck, which is the most sensitive part.
Gather up the leash so it is short but, hangs freely (no
tension). I like head collars such as, Haltis or Gentle
Leaders. They offer control without the constant yanking
you end up doing with choke or prong collars. Walking with
structure furthers the notion in the dog’s mind that you are
the leader. This is why the walk is so important. You as
pack leader, provide food and water at the end of a walk.
I have a big backyard, can’t I let my dog get his exercise
there?
Dogs need to move forward in a mock search for food and
water. We have not succeeded in breeding out the instinct
to search. The most common cause of behavioral problems
is lack of exercise. Dogs are most active the morning and
early evening. Providing physical and mental exercise at
these times fulfills your dog’s needs.
My dog chews the furniture, shoes, and gets into the
garbage when I’m away at work or the store.
Exercise your dog with a vigorous walk prior to leaving for
work. A tired dog is a good dog. Confine the dog to one
area of the house to lessen damage or use a crate.
Provide mental stimulation by leaving kibble held in by
peanut butter or wet dog food, stuffed into 3 different Kongs
or Buster Cubes. Hide them around his confinement area
so he must search for his food.
I don’t mind my dog jumping up on me when I’m in old
clothes, but how can I stop her when I’m dressed up?
You must be consistent with your dog. Decide on what the
rules will be for jumping up on you, furniture, mouthing,
nipping, and other behaviors. Remember, if you teach your
dog it is fine to jump on you, then it has to be O.K. to jump
on your elderly relatives and children that visit. Dogs do not
understand “sometimes.” It can only be always or never. It
creates anxiety in your dog when you are not consistent
with the rules. They feel your inconsistency which makes
them nervous.
| Denise Collins Behavior Coach 925-285-9194 denise@italkdog.com |
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