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Dogs are animals. They're not humans and must be understood as such. As humans, we've all it requires to understand every singe word in just about any language, that's fully different with our lovely pets. However, these pets may be taught to understand a few of our human million words like "NO", "SIT", "DROP","RETURN", etc. If you are dog owner, you most likely know how irritating it's to really have a poorly behaved dog that does not get or understand a single word you speak. Well trained dogs are happy and comfortable family members. No matter how uncontrollable your puppy is, you can still make him the very wonderful dog you dreamed to have. All that's necessary is be taught how to show him. Though dogs are not humans, they do have a brain to understand from humans. You can easily start today by teaching your puppy the term "no."

"No!" is just a short, sharp correction said with a growl in your voice. That you don't need to yell it. In the event that you are going to utilize the "no" to correct behavior, you need to put it to use while the behavior is occurring. "No" is completely ineffective if used after the actual fact - if you come home and your puppy has dug in the garden, dragging her over there and shouting "no" will have absolutely no effect in terms of either punishment or prevention is concerned. However, if you catch her actually digging, then use a firm "no" and she will realize that digging brings about your displeasure. It may take several digging incidents to cure her, but at least you've an opportunity once you catch her at it.

Another excellent way to deter digging would be to sprinkle pepper over the region she wants to dig in. Putting her droppings in the same area will also keep her away. Use the "no" to prevent unwanted behaviors being repeated. Because your puppy wants to please you, this obvious sign of displeasure may help her to associate the unwanted action with your displeasure. Repetition will assist you to reinforce this and the behavior should disappear.



Remember, "No" only works if you are using it WHILE the dog is clearly doing the thing you do not want her to do.

Wait a few minutes for the reprimand to sink in, and then give your puppy a command that you understand she will obey. Praise her for obeying and give her a pat. This action puts everything back on the right footing and helps to bolster that good behavior receives reward. May very well not feel The complete dog and puppy behavior toolkit particularly positive towards her after the bad behavior incident, however it is essential to remind the dog that good work brings rewards.

Reminder

You might have started teaching your puppy to lay on command when she was a little puppy, but I am going to spell out the process from the beginning.

Stand with your dog facing you; treat in your left hand.

Show her the treat but don't let her have it.

Get her attention with her name and the "look" command.

Pass the hand with the treat over her head towards her neck and back and command "sit."

The instinct will soon be for her to follow the treat with her nose; her head will lift and her bottom will drop as a counter-balance.

As soon as her bottom hits the floor, give her the treat and praise her with a "good dog." Repeat 3 or 4 times; then praise her and pat her release a her from the positioning and romp for a couple minutes as a break. Repeat with her sitting beside you, on your left hand side, utilising the left hand with the treat. The lure action will become the hand signal for "sit" as she progresses in her training. The hand signal is just a hand raised from waist height for a couple inches, towards your shoulder. The hand is closed as although it provides the lure. Practise often in different places.