| Dog training is the responsibility that YOU signed | | | | dog is thinking. |
| on for when you brought your dog through your | | | | And meanwhile, to get your dog to stop being so |
| front door for the first time. The whole dog | | | | excited and jumping on everyone, you are giving |
| training experience can be pleasant for BOTH you | | | | every command possible. One thing that makes |
| and your dog. Dog training does not have to be | | | | him more excited is, when you try shouting. |
| hard or frustrating. It is therefore vital that you | | | | Maybe you try to shout even louder or you try |
| adopt the ideas from the dog training tips that | | | | giving harsh and loud "Off" commands but that it's |
| strive towards long term success, and not | | | | not working too. Eventually, you are getting so |
| temporary satisfaction. When dog training we | | | | stressed with trying to pull your dog off that and |
| must respect, understand, and use the rules | | | | yelling it turns into one big chaotic party. |
| Mother Nature has imposed upon the system we | | | | And yes, the term "party" is a great way to |
| experience as a developing individual. Using only | | | | explain it because to your dog you are just joining |
| proven methods that are psychologically sound | | | | in on the fun and excitement that he is feeling. |
| for DOGS during dog training is so important | | | | Can you see now how your body language and |
| because it makes the process natural, with quick | | | | the way you are communicating with her voice |
| results and eliminates subtle dog training mistakes | | | | comes across to your dog? You are only adding |
| that very often sabotage all your efforts. By | | | | to the situation as opposed to changing our dog's |
| applying gentle and proven dog training principles | | | | behavior. |
| you can easily prevent behavior problems and | | | | Communicate better with your dog by using the |
| promote a loving, cooperative bond between you | | | | following body language tips |
| and your dog. Whether this is your first dog or | | | | In the above example of the overexcited dog |
| one-hundredth, dog training will prove to be an | | | | who can't seem to stop jumping all over the |
| invaluable resource in the education of your new | | | | house guests, you understand now that your |
| canine companion. | | | | body language and excitability only made your dog |
| Use The Right Body Language So Your Dog | | | | feel more enthused about what it is he was doing. |
| Understands | | | | Therefore, regardless of what action you are |
| Dogs are highly intelligent animals and many dog | | | | trying to communicate with your dog you must |
| owners do not give them enough credit when it | | | | take a different approach to the situation. A few |
| comes to the way they can read and understand | | | | basic body language tips that you can use are |
| our body language. The body language that we | | | | below: |
| display has a major impact on how well a dog will | | | | 1. Do not chase him around the house, when |
| obey our commands and listen to us. You can | | | | you're angry at your puppy or adult dog. You |
| also quickly stop your dog from displaying an | | | | may be upset with them, but to your dog, he |
| improper behavior if you are using the correct | | | | thinks you're playing a game and he will run |
| form of body language. | | | | around forever. |
| An overexcited dog who likes to jump on every | | | | 2. Display a very bold and upright body position, |
| guest that comes to your door. We all go through | | | | when you give your dog a command. Stand up, |
| this with our puppy or adult dog at some point in | | | | chest forward, and head back. Your dog will have |
| time and let's use that as our example. As soon | | | | more respect and a slight bit of intimidation, which |
| as the guests arrive your dog is overwhelmed | | | | can help with training him. |
| with excitement and happiness about who is at | | | | 3. Do not add to the problem by getting feisty if |
| the door and whether or not they are going to | | | | your dog is extremely excited. Instead, move |
| play with him. | | | | slowly and talk in a soothing tone of voice. Display |
| What do they smell like? Do they want to play? | | | | the same behavior you wish him to use. Doing so |
| Do they have dog treats? How about I just jump | | | | will calm him down and it will be much easier to |
| all over them and see? If we were to decipher | | | | change his behavior. |
| his emotional behavior, this is exactly what your | | | | |