Bad Dog
Pawsibly A Bad Pet Parent

You've heard it. Bad Dog! That friend who has the dog you think is Cujo's offspring. If you're like many people, you probably have even stopped going over to your friends house for fear of what the dog will do next. The sad part is, that it's not the dog's fault that they act that way. The blame can be placed squarely on the owners or the Bad Pet Parent's Shoulders.

The truth is that a bad dog with bad manners is really caused by a lack of training by their human counterparts and is not the fault of the dog. The sad truth is that most people do not know how to properly train and work with their dog and do not take the time to learn how either.

It's a shame that more people do not realize how easy it is to train their dog. It really isn't that difficult to learn. All it takes is your time, a kind and patient heart and consistency of working with them everyday until they have mastered it.

Honestly, if you do not possess these qualities or are not willing to work to obtain them, you absolutely have no business getting a dog.

Eventually these bad dogs are either sent to live their lives out in a small cage in the back yard or become shelter dogs or some owners have even have their bad dogs put down.

This is all so unnecessary. There are so many local vet offices or supply stores that have lists of people who offer these services. Take advantage of the thousands of online resources and don't wait for a behavioral bad dog issue. Take control before there is a problem and both you and your dog will enjoy your time together a whole lot more.

Remember, practice, practice, practice, one training session does not teach your dog a lifetime of manners. You must continue to work with your dog and teach them. The behaviors have to be reinforced or they will not give you the desirable behavior that you are looking for. Go for walks with you dog everyday and take them out in the back yard for a work out session or to the park and don't forget the treats for positive reinforcement!

I am I not a big believer in “bad dogs”. I think that most bad dogs are just not given the right training and opportunities to learn how to behave properly and that is clearly a human problem not a dog problem. So take the time necessary to learn to trust each other and develop good communication skills with your dog or they are going to end up a “bad dog”.

To start yourself on the right track, follow these basic guidelines when training your dog:

• Determine what desirable behavior is – You need to know what you want and expect from your dog before you can instruct them to do it. Always be consistent or you will confuse your dog.
• Learn To Understand Your Dog – What is your dog trying to tell you and why do they do they do? What emotions are they experiencing – Stress, excitement, happiness, anxiety?
• Choose A Reward System - There are many types of reward systems and each can be effective. You can choose between treat rewards, voice rewards, clicker training, or toy rewards. It will simply be a matter of your doing some reading and making that choice for you and your dog.
• Disciplining and Correcting Your Dog Safely & Effectively – First and foremost NO beatings, hitting or striking the dog ever! Also, NEVER withhold food, water or shelter or any other basic necessity as a means of punishment. Simple punishments are highly effective with dogs. Using a firm voice and a sharp “NO” will definitely catch your pups attention in a hurry. No need to scream at the top of your lungs, just a firm “NO” will do the job. If you need to stop playing and put them in their crate for a few minutes to calm them, that will definitely reinforce that you do not approve of the behavior. Be sure to always correct any behavior immediately. You cannot wait and then discipline because they will have no idea what you are disciplining them for.
• Begin At A Young Age - The sooner you begin to start a dog's training the better. Now obviously you need to use some common sense here. With young puppies start simple. No chewing on the furniture or shoes but it's ok to chew on their chew toy or bones. As they age, add new rules that they are ready for such as no jumping on you or no trying to lick you or whatever your house rules are. Just always keep in mind the age and or the background of the dog, especially if it is a rescue or shelter dog that may have had an abusive background. Depending on the dog, you can usually begin a more regimented training between six months and a year old. You know your dog better than anyone, so when they are acting up and they know they shouldn't be – Start Training!
• Remember to be Consistent, Exercise them Well & Love Them Healthy – This pretty much speaks for itself. Whatever you are teaching, stick to it. Don't make them do it one day and not the next. Always make sure they get to exercise everyday and are eating healthy. Most of all, love them.

1. Teach Your Dog Their Manners & Enforce Them Without Screaming
2. Always Clean Up Any Messes Your Dog Has Left Behind
3. Do Not Let Your Dog Just Run Loose In Town or In The City
4. Keep Your Dog Under Control At All Times
5. Don't Let Your Dog Be An Annoyance Barker
6. Don't Invade Others Personal Space or Take Up Too Much Public Space
7. Do Not Let Your Dog Destroy Personal or Public Property
8. Do Not Take Your Dog Somewhere They Are Knowingly Not Invited

Again, I really believe there aren't bad dogs out there, just bad dog parents who haven't taken the time they needed to properly train their furry friends. You have to develop a trusting relationship with your dog and good communication skills or they are definitely going to develop bad habits. So take a little time and save yourself and your dog a whole lot of heartache and learn how to train your dog.

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