Rules for raising puppies and adult dogs

Any dog ​​owner wants his pet to be obedient and always following commands. To achieve this goal, you will have to make a lot of efforts, especially if the animal entered the house already in adulthood.

In order to tame your dog, you need to start by correcting your own behavior. The owner-educator must become an authority for his own pet, in other words, show who is the "boss" here. The ideal hierarchy in a family with a dog implies that one of the people becomes the leader of the pack. The alignment of forces is carried out by introducing several behavioral habits that affect the life of all members of the home community.

If possible, feed your pet after all other family members have been fed. For greater effect, it is the leader who receives food first, then his pets, and then the dog. Picking up a bowl of food is considered an interesting exercise. When the dog calms down and starts eating, after a while you need to take it away from it, after which the owner pretends to eat it himself. Such an exercise once again reminds the dog who is the leader in the pack - the one to whom food is given without any objection.

The leader is the first to enter any room. Attempts to overtake or push the dog should stop immediately. It will be enough to say strictly and confidently: “You cannot”, hold the leash and go in first. Shouting in this case will not help much, as well as hysterical actions.

For example, if an object is pulled over, as a result, it should always be in the hands of a person. In the event that there is not enough physical strength for this, you will have to master the command "Give" with the dog. In general, in any competitive activity, it is the person who must win. In addition, the dog must immediately obey the commands of the owner. It is also important that she gets used to sleeping in the place allotted to her, or at least immediately goes there when she tries to drive her off the couch.

An animal should not fight its leader. Jumping and trying to bite the dog does not play with a person at all, but rather trains in front of something serious. Such activity should be immediately suppressed and replaced by other activity. For example, a dog can be thrown toys and taught to return them back. As soon as the prey is brought to the owner, he must definitely pick it up.

Do not allow your pet and jump on people, both your family members and strangers. This behavior is suppressed by influencing the animal by pulling on the leash every time such a critical situation arises. If the puppy does not calm down, he must be forced to sit down, and if this does not work, then "bite".

In general, raising puppies and adults has its own characteristics.

Experts recommend starting raising puppies at 2 months of age. Usually, it is at this time that the dog gets from the breeder to the owner, and his psyche is strong enough to form the required behavior.

Of course, if the puppy was born at home, then the process of socialization can begin as early as a month. First of all, the pet must get used to all pets, and also understand who its main owner is. Toilet training begins at the age of 6 months. Mastering the main commands, in principle, can begin as early as 3 months of age and successfully master them up to a year.

During the educational process, the puppy what is forbidden for an adult should not be allowed... If you allow him, for example, to lie on the bed, then even at the age of three, the dog will not be driven from his familiar place, and he will simply ignore the bedding. The dog simply will not perceive as a ban what was previously allowed without problems. Immediately, the puppy should purchase its own toys so that he does not spoil the master's utensils.

In principle, it is possible to re-educate an adult dog, but only if the behavior correction begins from the first days of the pet's stay in the house. Methods in this case are more loyal - without aggression, physical violence and nervous raising of the voice. Commands must be given strictly but calmly.

If the dog behaves inappropriately, the owner will have to do something that will deprive the disobedient pet of confidence. For example, it can be grasped by the collar and croup and raised slightly above the ground. Further, the animal falls to the ground and, again, is pressed a little to the ground. This sequence will first create a feeling of insecurity in the pet, and then it will show who is the boss.

Another option approved by dog ​​handlers is considered imitation of a bite. To do this, you will have to strain your fingers and hit them with the tips on top of the neck, in the place where the skin is coarser. If this action did not have an effect, then, without lifting your hands, the dog must be piled on its back. This is exactly what his former leader, his mother, did, and therefore the current leader should use the same method.

Toilet training is a complex process, largely based on dietary planning. Feeding the dog should be done every day at the same time to develop a habit. The size of the portions is adjusted according to the needs of the puppy to eliminate the likelihood of overeating. Walking is also carried out according to the regime, and ideally along a single route. This action will reduce stress for the animal, which will not get nervous during the immediate toilet procedure. Besides, a walk cannot be carried out in a hurry with visits to unfamiliar places.

If the dog does his business at home, then as a punishment it is allowed to raise his voice to it, but only if the pet is already six months old. It is difficult for puppies under this age to restrain themselves due to physiological reasons, so there is no point in yelling at them. On the contrary, raising your voice in such a situation can provoke the fear of your pet. Adult dogs should be walked at least twice a day, and older dogs should be walked three times, and always at the same time. It would be good to take small puppies out into the fresh air every time the characteristic nervousness begins.

If the command sounds on the street, the dog must understand that he must stay in a certain place, regardless of the actions of the owner. In the event that the animal is naughty, experts recommend driving it out of the couch and bed and creating the only opportunity for it to rest - to settle down on its bedding. It is forbidden to use physical force for this, but partitioning off furniture or closing doors will be just right.

A smart dog will also become obedient if you prohibit it from being naughty and breaking the established rules properly. There is no point in screaming and swearing at the little puppy, especially if he cheated in the absence of the owners - so you can create wrong associations in him. The punishment should be memorable but adequate. For example, it may turn out to be a slap on the butt with a newspaper, accompanied by the word "No".

Another suitable solution is clap of the palms, coming in combination with the command. If the puppy is caught in a bad deed, you can lift him by the scruff, again voicing the prohibiting command.

From time to time, when a dog does not obey, it is allowed to be punished, but only if you do not forget about the rewards for good behavior.

For example, hitting a dog with a hand leads to a loss of trust between a person and an animal. The owner's palms should not be associated with something bad, rude and cruel. Cannot be used for punishment and dog ammunition, for example, leashes and collars. The dog will develop a sense of fear associated with them and will no longer be able to safely walk, play or participate in training.

If, despite proper training, the dog still remains naughty, this may be due to one of the most common mistakes made by owners. For example, the problem might be that there are not enough rewards. If the pet obeys commands, behaves obediently and does not play naughty, then you should not skimp on praise, stroking and treats.

It is extremely wrong to poke a puppy in the excrement on business.... In general, while the pet is still small, you should not scold him for problems with the toilet. It is better to calmly clean everything, and next time carefully monitor the dog's behavior and not miss the right moment.

Surprisingly, sometimes a lack of play becomes a problem for a pet's disobedience.It is important to train the dog to have fun with its toys, and not to touch the owner's property and have fun without spoiling things. Constant communication with the puppy is also important, and not only with different people, but also with other animals. After some critical situations, the pet should be reassured.

Experts recommend performing a light massage: first, bend your fingers like the mouth of an animal and "bite" a little on the back. The procedure should be carried out slowly and cover the entire surface of the back.

You will learn more about how to start training your puppy in the following video.