- Be kind to your dog. If you’re mean to your dog, your dog will become afraid of you. Dogs look up to their owners like little kids look up to their parents. Treat your dog lovingly by speaking to it in a pleasant voice, spending time petting and cuddling, and showing lots of affection. When your dog is good, give it a treat and a belly scratch. Your dog will reward you with endless affection in return.
- Research shows that dogs enjoy being petted even more than receiving praise. Pet your dog every day to show your dog how much you care.
- Research shows that dogs enjoy being petted even more than receiving praise. Pet your dog every day to show your dog how much you care.
- Don’t punish your dog. Yelling at your dog or hitting your dog is always a bad idea. It’s cruel and also ineffective. Dogs who get treated meanly end up confused and scared; they don’t know what you want them to do, so they either act out or cower. Never punish your dog for doing something wrong. Instead, reward your dog for what it does right to build trust and help your dog see the right thing to do.
- Positive reinforcement is the best way to get your dog to behave the way you want. Reward good behavior. Punishing your dog creates fear and general discontent.
- Positive reinforcement is the best way to get your dog to behave the way you want. Reward good behavior. Punishing your dog creates fear and general discontent.
- Bring your dog to fun places. Dogs make wonderful companions you can take with you to the places you enjoy, like parks, beaches, or even just around the neighborhood. Your dog will enjoy excursions just as much as you, and taking it along is a great way to bond and have some fun together.
- If you take your dog along in the car, open the window so it can enjoy the air. Just make sure it’s not down so far that the dog can jump out.
- If you take your dog along to places you like, make sure you follow leash rules and pay attention if dogs aren’t allowed in a certain place.
- Socialize your dog with others. If your dog spends time around lots of other people and dogs, it will learn to be friendly and social. A good way to socialize your dog is to take it to the dog park, where it will get a chance to play with other dogs and dog-friendly owners.
- Many dog parks are members-only, requiring pet owners to fill out an application before they’re given a pass to enter the park. This is to make sure that all the dogs in the park have received their shots and prevent the spread of disease.
- Many dog parks are members-only, requiring pet owners to fill out an application before they’re given a pass to enter the park. This is to make sure that all the dogs in the park have received their shots and prevent the spread of disease.
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