Dog Obedience Training For Your Pet Dog

Myth #1 – A dog that chews things is either terribly bored or simply trying to be vindictive.

Not true. Although it’s not straightforward. Chewing is definitely one of the most common undesirable behaviors. However, dogs chew is part of their nature but they also need to chew on things to maintain healthy teeth and gums and good jaw strength.

The key is to stop your dog chewing things that he’s not supposed to and give him things to chew that are safe. This is especially important when a puppy is going through the teething process.

Myth #2 – You need to understand and communicate in “dog language” so that your dog will understand you.

Again Not True, but its one that seems to be popular at the moment. Dogs are intelligent animals. They know you don’t look like a dog, you definitely don’t smell like a dog, and so there is absolutely no reason why you need to act like one. What is important though is to read their body language know when theyre whining because theyre acting up and when they are actually in pain.

Having said that you do need your dog to see you as the pack leader. Dogs are pack animals and if they step out of line they are chastised by the alpha dog in the group. You need to be the leader or your dog will continue to play up.

Number 3 – Dog Training only happens when you are actually training your dog.

Not true. Your dogs life is a training ground and he is picking up cues all of the time whether they be verbal or non verbal.

If you spring up and run to the phone every time it rings, you are training your dog that it is OK to spring up and run around whenever he hears that ringing sound.

If you feel nervous when somebody passes you on the street walking a big dog you are training your dog to be nervous when big dogs around. Be sure to spend good quality time with your dog and be consistent in your behavior.