Your dog can be really
annoying if he begs for food. But it’s not his fault. Your dog will beg because
it works. He begs and you give him food. Thus the first big step in preventing
your dog from begging is to never give him food when he begs. Ensure that all
family members and friends follow this simple rule too. Insist that your dog
sit or lie down while you are eating so he is below the table level. You may
need to move him to the other side of the room or another place in the house if
the whining gets to be too much at first. Consider feeding your dog his food in
his own bowl while you eat. This makes it that your dog gets to eat without the
begging. Praise your dog any time he gets through mealtime without begging. Learn more from your vets
clinic Santa Rosa, CA.
Your dog most likely jumps up on people
because he was encouraged to as a puppy. However, now that he is a grown dog,
jumping up isn’t fun for people at all. Thus, you need to prevent this behavior
and encourage your dog to do something more appropriate. Anytime your dog
starts to jump up on you, turn around quickly so that he drops to the ground.
Don’t make a fuss and don’t punish him as he learns. Be patient and praise your
dog and give him food treats when all four feet are on the ground. Practice
this maneuver as often as needed and encourage other family members and trusted
guests to help too. Anticipate when your dog will jump up and insist, he sit by
you instead. If he is sitting quietly by your side, he can’t be misbehaving. Learn more from your vet clinic
Santa Rosa, CA.
