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Educate your dogDogs need guidance and consistent training from theirpeople if they are going to live in harmony with humans.All dogs must be taught acceptable behavior, and one wayto do that is to train your dog or pay a trainer to do it. Dogsare happiest when they know who’s in charge and what’s

expected of them.

 

 When you are looking for an obedience class or a trainer,shop around and ask questions. You will want to find atrainer who uses humane methods, someone who usespositive reinforcement rather than punishment. Ask if youcan watch the trainer give a class and speak with peoplewho are currently taking a class. If the trainer says or doesanything that you are uncomfortable with, you may want to

look elsewhere.

 

 With positive reinforcement – treats, rewards like ballplaying,and praise – training can be fun for all involved.If you develop a loving, fun relationship with your dog, she will enjoy the time spent

learning.

 

 You should be integrally involved in your dog’s training. The trainer should also betraining you, so that you understand how to practice with your dog what she haslearned. Training your dog doesn’t end after the class is over; you will need to practice

commands with your dog throughout her life.

 

 Your dog should be taught helpful commands such as come, sit, wait, down, stay, leaveit, and drop it. Consistent training can produce a dog who will walk nicely on lead, whichmakes outings a lot more enjoyable. Your dog can learn to give greetings by politely

sitting (instead of jumping up) when meeting new people.

 

 Though training is a good thing, keep in mind that dogs still need to behave like dogs.They need to play, run, dig, and chew. These are natural behaviors that can happen in

appropriate ways and places:

 

 • Make sure your dog gets plenty of running and playing outside the house; that way,

she will be less inclined to be rambunctious inside the house.

 

 • Provide a dirt box out in the backyard for your dog to dig in. You can bury a variety

of toys in the box to encourage him to dig there (instead of in your flower beds).

 

 • Supply your dog with a variety of appropriate things to chew on – some examplesare frozen carrots, Kongs stuffed with peanut butter or treats, Red Barn bullies,

rawhide chips, and Nylabones.

  You also need to socialize your dog – to get him accustomed to behaving acceptably inpublic, and comfortable with meeting new people and other dogs. If your dog is properlysocialized, he will enjoy meeting other animals and will be able to safely interact withthem. A socialized, emotionally healthy dog allows handling of every part of his body, not

only by you, but also by the veterinarian and the groomer.

 

 If at any point, your dog’s training doesn’t seem to be working or his behavior isproblematic, please seek help before becoming frustrated with him. Try to rememberthat he needs continuing education throughout his life. Some problems are easy to fix bygoing back to basic training and practicing commands consistently. For more complexissues, you may want to consult your veterinarian. If the cause is not medical, yourveterinarian may recommend a behaviorist, who can do an in-depth assessment anddevelop a plan for behavior modification and long-term management of the problem.
 
 

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