Dog Training: Be A Neighborly Dog Owner

The great Chinese philosopher Confucius said it all with the golden rule--we should not do unto others what we don't want others to do unto us. This has been considered the golden rule for time immemorial as it practically applies to any aspect of life, and that includes being a dog owner. In terms of raising your dog, the golden rule dictates that you should be a responsible dog owner as much as you would like your neighbors to be responsible with raising their pets too.

To bring your neighbors and your dogs closer to you, you can do the following tips:

1. Teach your dog. You don't need to be an expert to train your dog the basics. With simple dog training, your dog should be learn where to sleep, where to poop, when to bark, and so on. These basics should teach him how to properly behave inside and outside your home.

2. Make your dog interact with other dogs and other people. Allot enough time for your dog to socialize with other dogs and with other people. You should also train your pet to know at whom to bark to and whom not to bark to. This means they should be taught not to bark at your friendly neighbors as this could be really rude.

3. Treat your dog properly. A nice and friendly dog largely reflects on how well he is treated, although some dogs are by nature fierce and some are naturally tamed even without much dog training. Still, you should treat your dog properly by feeding him on time and attending to his basic needs such as providing exercise and walking to prevent him from protesting and making unnecessary barking that could rouse and irritate your neighbors.

4. Make your dog feel comfortable and safe. Pets that are well taken cared of are always happy. When properly taken cared of, dogs grow healthy and friendly. Regularly bathe him, feed him on time, and make sure he's always comfortable and safe.

5. Provide a safe and healthy environment for your dog. Avoid having your dog annoy your neighbors like sleeping on their mats or pooping at their porch. Give him a safe and conducive environment. Make his doghouse well ventilated, clean, and spacious. This way he would always love to stay there and not anywhere else where your neighbors will be disturbed or annoyed.

6. Be a responsible dog owner. As part of being a responsible dog owner, you should ensure that you would collect your dog's mess if he was not able to poop on his intended pooping area. You should also make sure that your dog would not wander around disturbing your neighbors in any way.