Fix Common Dog Behavior Problems

Each year, many dogs are given to shelters due to the fact that they exhibit behavior problems. Many pet owners are not willing to devote the time and patience that it takes to correct these behavioral issues. This is a very unfortunate, but common occurrence. There is no need to give up on a pet that has characteristics that are not those in which an owner would like to see in their pet. If you are a pet owner that is experiencing difficulty when it comes to the behavior of your dog, rest assured that you are not the only individual experiencing this. However, you can successfully overcome it with a little time and dedication to the endeavor at hand. Here, you will be introduced to the five most common dog behavior problems.

The five most common dog behavior problems include the following:

1. Barking Nonstop

2. Chewing on inappropriate items

3. Biting - Non-aggressive and Aggressive

4. Going potty in inappropriate areas

5. Jumping on People and Things in An Unwelcomed Manner

If you are a dog owner, you may acknowledge one or more of the above characteristics as ones that your pet displays. Correcting the behavior may prove to be slightly challenging, however, in the end, you will find that the results of your hard work and dedication are quite rewarding.

If you want to try to correct a certain behavior, you must first consider whether there may be any underlying causes. You will find that most dogs that display inappropriate behaviors are just bored with the surroundings they are in. Since they have nothing else to do, they seem to look for some kind of trouble to get into. They certainly do not realize that they are exhibiting any inappropriate behavior. This is where your job comes in. You must let you dog know that what they are doing is not acceptable. Yet, you should never be physically or mentally abusive to your pet. You must teach them by saying 'no' sternly and then show them something else that they are permitted to do. It is similar to teaching our children as they grow up.

Many dogs will exhibit behavior that we find annoying when they want to get out somewhere and exercise. If you find that your puppy or your dog is chewing on shoes, or other inappropriate items, or they are jumping all over the place, it may be time to take a walk on the beach , down the street, or go play Frisbee at the park! Physical activity can help to deter a lot of physical unacceptable behavior in a dog. It is also important to play with your dog while you are exercising them, as this will help to establish a bond between the two of you. If there is a good bond, the pet is likely to listen better and act better overall.

For a dog that is exhibiting behavioral problems, it is important that you dog be socialized. This can happen in a variety of ways. This will include allowing your dog to gracefully interact with other pets and dogs as well as other people. If you make it a priority to allow your pet highly interactive socialization, you will soon notice a great change in your pet's behavior. You will develop an even greater bond with your dog!