Canine Obedience Training - How to Prevent Bad Dog Behavior

Bad dog behavior can be frustrating, but it can be both stopped and prevented. To prevent bad dog behavior from starting in the first place, it is important that you are consistent with your training from the moment your dog comes to your home. All members of your family must agree on rules and how to enforce them.

Jumping up is one of the most common bad dog behaviors that could be prevented. As soon as your dog or puppy jumps up on you, say “off” and turn your back on the dog. A lot of dogs get the message very quickly. You can also move towards your dog as it jumps up on you and he will not be able to keep his balance. Just don’t do this too hard or fast as you do not want to knock your dog over on his back. It is important to use the command “off” for jumping up on you. The command “down” is reserved for when you want your dog laying on the ground.

Begging is another bad dog behavior that can be prevented. When you are eating it is VERY important to not feed your dog while you are eating. This can develop the habit of begging very quickly. While you are eating, have your dog in a down stay nearby. It is important to establish this behavior early as begging can be very hard to change. The only real way to change is to have your dog go into a down when you are eating.

Biting and nipping can be prevented. Do not allow your dog to gnaw or chew on you. Your dog needs to learn bite inhibition and also that his mouth should never be on a human. This is easier to teach when your dog is a young puppy. If you dog mouths you, say “ah” and withdraw your hand/arm or whatever your dog has his mouth on. You can also put an appropriate chewing toy in your dog’s mouth to replace what he should not have in his mouth.

Bad dog behavior can be prevented with good training and consistency on your part.
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