How to Train Your Dog

For sure you love your dog, but how do you cope when he just chewed and destroyed the area rug that you also love or the mobile phone charger that you badly need? Naturally, you would feel a painful sense of loss for the item that just got destroyed or that it was such a waste. You could also get frustrated with your pet’s bad habit. You might even feel very helpless. Now, imagine what you would feel if what your precious pooch chewed was bad for his health and he starts exhibiting digestive or oral disorders. So, before you get to this depressing state, it is very much advisable that you start training your dog now to get rid of his incessant chewing of anything he comes across.

To accomplish that, the first thing you need to do is become aware of the main reasons why your pet does this. It could be that he is bored out of his wits, lacks exercise, or just needs to burn off excess energy. Therefore, try playing or interacting with him some more. Take him out for walks as well or let him run around for a while in your yard and see if he stops the nonstop chewing or not. If he does, then that is it – more play and exercise are all he needs. If you really do not have time for more games with your canine friend though, buy him several toys – particularly those that are designed for him to chew, like those pseudo bones.

Now, if your pooch does not stop with his destructive chewing even if you exercise him and play with him regularly, this is the time that you need to implement more serious corrective measures. One thing you can do is to confine your pet until he can be trusted not to mangle things in your house. If not, you could give him a swat on the nose (never go overboard) every time he chews something he should not. Accomp...

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...right past you, do not tug the lead but simply turn around and he will have no choice but to return to your side. If you are walking and he remains by your left side, be sure to praise him. If he pulls the lead though, stop with the praises and turn around. Continue to do this until he realizes that he should stay near you. Do not forget to consistently associate the word “heel” with him staying on your left side. Once you see that your dog understands exactly what you want him to do, you can start taking longer walks. If he digress, then just turn around and stop until he realizes his mistake. If he does well, lavish him with praises and a treat or two.

Dog lead training may sound like hard work because it really is. But just have patience because your canine best friend will learn eventually and the benefits you will get afterwards will surely be rewarding.