Signs That Your Dog Needs Extra Training

While our pups are all head over heels about us, it’s always a different matter when it comes to someone or something else. To avoid issues and complicate any issues in the long run, it’ll be best to get on with some additional dog training.

Here are a few signs that can help assess if extra dog training is in need:

• If a dog becomes a resource guard, it can lead to them biting someone.
• Dogs bark for a reason. If your dog seems to be barking constantly, there may be something outside that your dog is trying to protect you from. Try training your dog not to bark at visitors by figuring out what’s making them barks and addressing the issue.
• Having discipline when on the leash can help keep your pup safe and you safe. Especially if it gets too demanding. Good leash etiquette keeps people and pets safe in various situations.
• Training can help your dog if they are aggressive when they’re left alone. They may be experiencing separation anxiety or simply be extremely bored and training can fix this.
• If your dog is snarling and growling at other dogs, in addition to aggression displayed through body language, you may need to teach them with additional training that it’s okay to be around other animals.

• You may not see it, but separation anxiety can be damaging for both your dog and you. With coping mechanisms, your dog will learn to be happier without you, saving time spent worrying about behaviors that have the potential of being destructive.
• It’s important for dogs of all different levels of distraction to learn to listen to their owners in every environment, at home and outside.
• If your dog is showing nervous body language in new places, they may not have confidence in their ability to navigate their environment. Training sessions can provide them with a sense of security and boost their confidence.
• Sometimes, dogs are still too young to have learned their potty habits, and other times dogs can just need periodic refreshers. If the dogs don’t have medical problems, training is the answer.
• Your dog may get excited when new people enter the house, but jumping up on them can be dangerous. You can train your dog to sit when visitors come in the house, so they don’t jump. With training, you can teach your dog to wait patiently while someone comes inside.
• Puppies don’t have teeth, instead they have tiny little razor blades.  And if you spend time with a pup, you’ll definitely experience those teeth of theirs.
• Though biting is a habit associated with teething, this can be worked on and trained.
• If your dog is showing signs of aggression, it doesn’t mean they are a bad dog! If your dog was rescued, then you may not know their background. Depending on the case, they may need to unlearn fear or anxiety.
• Dog behavior may change after a significant change in their environment, and you’ll need to retrain them as they develop new behavior.
• You want to take your eyes off the animal for a minute, or they’ll eat your food. The animal shouldn’t eat something that’s poisonous, so it’s important to train them properly.
• Common causes for excessive digging include anxiety and boredom. Oftentimes, this problem can be resolved through proper training and engagement of your pet.

Remember, any behavior can be corrected with the right kind of training, just have patience and spend a bit more time with them.

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