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Problem Dogs Are Made, Not Born

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Problem Dogs Are Made, Not Born

The personality of the canine develops most radically between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks. What the average family dog will eventually turn out to be is determined by the environment in which the puppy lives during that critical emotional time period.

When an eight-week-old puppy comes into his new home, he arrives with a mind that can be likened to a blank chalkboard. Whatever is written on that chalkboard will determine the personality and character of the puppy. Unfortunately, it is purely a lack of knowledge on the part of the dog owner that is responsible for what later turns out to be a “problem dog”.

Dogs are not born problem dogs. They are either allowed to become that way, or are made that way as a result of the puppy's environment. The responsibility rests solely and squarely upon the shoulders of the person who owns the dog.

Most obedience classes will not accept a puppy for training unless it is six months or older. This is quite understandable since most trainers know that the average dog owner just doesn't have the necessary patience to cope with puppy training. It is unfortunate, however, that by the time a dog reaches six months of age, he has already become a “problem dog”.

Obedience training may or may not help. In too many cases, it does not – not by that age.

Just last month a local standard Schnauzer was put to sleep upon the request of the owners. Every member of the family had been the recipient of at least one serious bite from the dog. The dog was only eight months old – still a puppy as far as dog trainers' are concerned.

The first bite occurred when the puppy was just 12 weeks of age, its final bite at eight months of age. In between, the bites became progressively worse, yet not one single member of the family could bring themselves to properly discipline the dog. They “loved” their dog too much and thought it would be too mean to discipline the animal.

Mistaken kindness can be a bitter and unneeded cruelty. One must remember that when a dog is placed in a dog catcher's truck and taken to the pound to be murdered, the blood is on the soul of the dog owner, who thought so little of his pet that he failed to demand respect, and therefore keep his pet under control.

It's Only Natural

The natural instinct of the canine is to try to assume dominance within the pack. The pack in this case is you and your family. The fact that he will test you periodically and try to assume control does not mean that he doesn't love you.

Neither does it mean that he doesn't respect you. However, if you are permissive and weak, thus allowing him to achieve dominance, his love and respect for you will quickly wane. You then become inferior in his eyes and are destined to be “owned” by your dog.
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BONUS : Puppy Problems: Quick Tips To Prevent Barking, Biting & Chewing

Early training can prevent common puppy behavior problems such as barking, biting, chewing and jumping up on people, and can teach necessary behaviors, such as walking nicely on leash.

Barking

Puppy barking is a common puppy behavior that's not always easy to control, but if you begin when the puppy is young, you can teach it that being quiet or to stop barking on command is much more productive than endless yapping.

Never reward your puppy by giving the puppy attention or anything else it wants. Wait until the puppy is quiet, praise it, then give it attention, toys or treats. It's often amazing how quickly a dog can learn that sitting politely produces more rewards than being noisy does.

Biting

Biting is another troublesome issue for many puppy owners. Puppies don't realize that your skin is a lot more tender than that of their littermates, especially if you encourage them to nibble on your fingers, arms or toes.

Biting can be a matter of life or death for a dog, so your puppy should understand by the time it's 4 months old that putting teeth on human skin is never, ever acceptable. Make some kind of noise - “OUCH!” - “NO BITE!” - “STOP IT!” and stop playing with your nibbling puppy immediately.

This works fairly well for people who have a relatively gentle, sensitive puppy. But with a roughneck pup, a firmer method may be needed. A puppy kindergarten class can be just the place to obtain that kind of guidance. Any time you have a puppy that can't be discouraged from biting, seek the help of a trainer or behaviorist as soon as possible.

Chewing

Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim and puppies gotta chew. Chewing can be one of the most destructive puppy behaviors, but it can be redirected. The simplest way to do this is to teach the “give” command. When your puppy learns early on to give up items graciously, it's easy to take away items it shouldn't chew on and replace them with canine chew toys.

Practice the “give” cue when the puppy is playing with something it likes but isn't overly excited about. When the puppy releases the object, praise it, give it a treat if you want, and let it have the object back. You can also teach the puppy to let you open its mouth. When a puppy grabs something valuable to you or dangerous for it to have, you won't have time to get something to exchange for the forbidden item.



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