posted by Animal Lover2 on Sep 17
by Cayla Young
Problems
When most people first bring home their new puppy they focus on the love & enjoyment their puppy will bring, but without effective potty training this novelty wears off and soon leads to other related problems. According to professional trainers, 85% of dog behavior problems are caused by owners, not dogs.
Problems
Most of these problems will never occur if you start out with a sensible rather than a purely sentimental attitude about this new canine member of your family. Other problems may occur, however, which are directly connected with particular breed traits, i. Even many of these problems can be successfully prevented and controlled by early proper training and confinement. It is also most helpful if the dog owner learns as much as she can about the breed or breed mixes of her dog so that she is prepared to deal with any breed-related problems. Generally, it is better to nip behavior problems in the bud; to modify the dog’s behavior before potential problems raise their ugly heads, or before incipient problems become full-blown. In particular, it is essential to immediately address any incipient behavior problems which crop up in class, even at the expense of delaying to teach how to heel and sit. House soiling problems especially present such a frightening prospect. Preventative measures are easy, efficient, effective, virtually effortless, and even enjoyable, whereas in most cases, treating temperament problems in adult dogs is so time-consuming, so difficult and often, so dangerous.
Problems
Puppy programs that promote early socialization, an enriched social environment and temperament training, with the liberal use of training games plus food, toy and social lures and rewards in training, are the only workable solution for temperament problems. If owners allow their pups sufficient opportunities to play with other puppies and dogs, most potential dog problems take care of themselves. An inadequately socialized dog lacks confidence both in social interactions as evidenced by hiding and snapping, or by mucho ‘macho’ snarling and growling and in sexual encounters as evidence by mating problems, small litter size, maternal problems etc. Your pup needs to learn to be left alone, otherwise you may cause separation-related problems when the routine changes (eg, children go back to school or you go back to work). Training your puppy prior to getting each reward also helps to prevent problems. From studies that have been done, it has been proven that most people will take their dog to a local humane society or shelter because of housebreaking, housetraining, or puppy potty training problems. They got to the place where they could not deal with their dog’s potty problems anymore, but instead of just complaining about it.
Don’t let major puppy health problems sneak up on you. However, boarding your dog or cat with pros that are educated to look (and care) after any unusual problems that may appear provides you and your cat or dog an added level of security. Though family or friends doubtless care and will try to do their best, they won’t be able to deal with any unusual problems regarding the health of your cat or dog. Other problems include lethargy, diarrhea, change in appetite, and more. Neutering your dog can prevent problems in the home.
About the Author
Cayla Young is a successful Webmaster and publisher of www.WeKnowDogTraining.com. She provides more information about dogs and dog training issues that you can research in your pajamas on her website.
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