Gnawing dog . When a puppy destroys shoes or furniture, this is explained by the desire to explore the world and changing teeth. But sometimes an adult dog continues to spoil the property of the owners. Most often this is due to boredom (the pet is having fun in this way) or stress (chewing helps the dog to calm down). As a rule, this problem is solved if the owner provides the dog with the necessary minimum of comfort - 5 freedoms .
Pursuit dog . Walking turns into hell for some owners because the dog chases everything that moves: cats, runners, cyclists ... Chasing moving objects is a natural behavior for a dog, because by nature it is a hunter who chases game to feed. But in the conditions of modern life, this behavior becomes unacceptable. What to do? First, to teach the dog to call, that is, the strict implementation of the command "to me". And secondly, to offer an alternative to hunting, since the need to pursue prey does not disappear anywhere, and it cannot be destroyed by punishments and prohibitions. Play with your dog more, channel your hunting energy into a peaceful and controlled channel.
A barking dog . Do neighbors threaten to complain about your dog barking almost continuously? The reasons for excessive barking can be many: boredom, and inappropriate vigilance, and the desire to please the owner ... Yes, often the owners involuntarily reinforce this behavior when they pay attention to the pet during barking attacks. And the dog understands that the best way to get the owner to communicate is to voice. In many cases, the same five freedoms will come to the rescue. As a rule, dogs whose life is orderly and comfortable do not see the need to entertain themselves with barking. Techniques aimed at reducing the dog's arousal levels also help. And, of course, you need to watch yourself so as not to encourage unnecessary barking.
The dog is a lonely boy . Some dogs, left alone, even in the next room, begin to bark, whine or howl, sometimes damage to property or uncleanliness is added to this. Sometimes the dog is wailing because it is scared alone, sometimes - because it is bored, and sometimes it tries to call the owner - they say, "I fell into a trap, come and save!" If the dog flatly refuses to be left alone, first of all, you need to provide the dog with all 5 freedoms, so that it feels that life is good. In addition, there are specially designed humane behavior correction techniques aimed at teaching the dog to remain alone.
The dog is a pre-walk-not-tolerant dog . Uncleanliness has many reasons - according to different classifications, up to 16. This can be an attempt to mark the territory, and health problems, and manifestations of anxiety, and a banal ignorance of what to endure, and many others. If we are talking about a puppy - perhaps he is still too small to endure for 8 - 12 hours. If an adult dog satisfies the need at home, first of all, you need to contact your veterinarian to rule out illness. If the dog is healthy, then you should think about whether you explained clearly enough that it is better to leave puddles and heaps outside, and not on the carpet. And, of course, do not forget about 5 freedoms, including full, high-quality walking. If you think you've done everything and the problem persists, it makes sense to consult with a behavior correction specialist.
Beggar dog . This bad habit, as a rule, has one reason - you once treated your pet with a piece from the table. It is worth doing this once - and that's it, begging has formed. You can cope with this, but be prepared for the fact that eradicating this bad habit will take time. And the only way is to ignore all (absolutely everything - this is important!) Attempts by the dog to get a treat by begging and encouraging behavior that is acceptable to you. For example, treat your dog when he stays outside the kitchen.
Dog thief . In principle, both the reason and the solution to this bad habit of the dog are similar to the previous ones. It is important to ensure that the dog does not accidentally self-reinforce itself by taking a piece off the table, that is, do not leave the dog unattended where it can take something without asking. And, of course, encourage all attempts by the dog to behave properly.
Dog - na-jump people... The fact that a dog, when meeting a person he likes, tries to jump on him with his paws and "kiss" him in the face is a natural dog behavior. This is how the puppies and cubs greet the mother and other adult pack members when they return to the den. And they lick adults in the corners of their lips so that they regurgitate the prey brought to the kids. The difficulty in eradicating this bad habit is that sometimes we reinforce this behavior (for example, when we are wearing sports clothes and jumping dogs are not a problem), and sometimes we resent (for example, if we are wearing a clean raincoat and the dog has dirty paws).
This only adds confusion to the dog's life - it does not understand what you want from it. It is important, firstly, to ignore all attempts of the dog to jump on you (you can use, for example, a backpack or a large sheet of cardboard as a shield, turn away, etc.) and encourage, when the dog is on the ground with all four paws. Oftentimes, scattering treats that you brought with you or put on the shelf by the door on the floor helps - this will distract the dog, induce it to drop on four legs and slightly reduce the intensity of passions. So she will understand that you can achieve what you want (your attention and affection) while standing or sitting on the floor.
The dog is a nasty foodie . Few people manage to remain calm, seeing that the dog has picked up and chews some nasty thing. And it's not just a matter of disgust - it can be simply dangerous, since the pet runs the risk of poisoning. It is important to teach the dog not to match, but to do it humanely - fortunately, such techniques exist.
Attack dog... Aggression towards other dogs or people is not only unpleasant, but also quite dangerous. There can be several reasons for aggression. This is fear, when a dog, unable to escape from a terrible object, tries to drive it away. This is a negative experience when someone offended the dog, and similar people or dogs began to cause bad associations.
This is an unintentional training on the part of the owner, when he begins, for example, to speak affectionately with the dog at the moment of aggression, trying to calm it down, thereby unwittingly reinforcing this behavior. Or vice versa - when the owner shouts at the dog at this moment, it perceives this as a signal "Together we are strong and drive the enemy away!" There may be other reasons as well. The difficulty is that aggression on the part of the dog often causes panic in the owner, he tries to "crush" it, thus only exacerbating the problem. Nevertheless, aggression can be dealt with, and only in humane ways.
