A Look at Dogs With Bad Reputation

By Letho Maseko in Family on July 29th, 2008

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by Letho Maseko

When it comes to a bad dogs, some people say that the dog is never really bad; they are just reflecting the behavior of their owner. They say, can you expect pets or kids to behave themselves when the adults in the house are not behaving responsibly? But it’s frustrating when a dog simply jumps on your clean clothes as you are taking a walk down the road. It is just as bad when your neighbor’s dog finds your front yard an inviting place to soil. Do you call them bad dogs? They are just like the wayward child of the neighbor.

The dog must be taught to behave within some set parameters when around people. Ask any smart owner and he would tell you that it is wise to take the help of a dog trainer to learn the handling methods without dampening his natural spirits. Ask the help of your veterinary surgeon or pet store to locate trainers who conduct private or group sessions; alternatively you could go online and take the help of an online course.

This training program includes lessons where owners are taught how to control their pets. Trainers often mention however, that owners are more difficult to teach when it comes to dog training. When you want to leash train your dog as he walks in public or park, it is best to get them used to this first in a place they know well. Owner and other residents get irritated when these animals bark even if it is a typical occurrence. When they bark, they are simply communicating with us; a reprimand him might give them the wrong signal and confuse them.

So why does a dog bark? Well, just like a young child or baby, it needs attention, food or something to drink. A barking dog can also be a strong deterrent to burglars, so completely suppressing its bark might not be in your best interest. Remember not to promote barking when he is a puppy and then get all worked up when he continues to bark even more as he gets bigger.

Trainers can help teach you how to reinforce behavior that you desire with both praise and treats. You could start rewarding and motivating your puppy so he will continue with the good behavior; most animals will normally stop doing things for which they get reprimanded. It is important to know that you cannot teach a dog to learn a behavior which goes against his nature. You should look into breeds that exhibit particular characteristics if you want them from your pet. When does a dog become good? Well, when you train them with patience, resolve and of course, a great deal of affection.

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