| Dogs may have a few habits that you will find | | | | when any food guarding is challenged. After learning |
| annoying. So if you want to put a stop to these bad | | | | that violent behavior can win over food, he may use |
| habits, read on to find out how. | | | | this approach to win over things like space or prize |
| Barking | | | | possessions. |
| Your dog may serve as a natural warning device. But | | | | By putting this behavior under stimulus control, this |
| then, dogs should stop barking when told to stop. | | | | problem can be solved. You can give your dog a food |
| Moreover, barking dogs when owners are not around | | | | treat. If he snaps at the treat too hard, refuse to give it |
| may be bothersome to neighbors. This is just one of | | | | to him until it is taken gently. And make sure that you |
| the reasons why barking should be controlled as much | | | | praise him when he follows your command. With this |
| as possible. | | | | conditioning on small treats, he will soon learn that his |
| When your dog barks incessantly, say the word | | | | owner has control over the food. He will soon learn not |
| "Quiet" in a commanding voice. If the dog continues to | | | | to jump to get his food placed in the food bowl. |
| bark, use a negative reinforcement which is effective | | | | Begging |
| to your dog. Then say "Quiet" one more time. If the | | | | To start this habit, your dog only needs being fed at |
| dog obeys, praise him. | | | | the table once or twice. To put a stop to this, train your |
| Digging | | | | dog to obey you first. Food treats should only be |
| To prevent your dog from digging, you need to | | | | offered when your dog obeys your commands. And |
| supervise him when he is out in the yard. You can be | | | | take note, dogs should never be fed under the table. |
| watching him through a window or you can stay out in | | | | Chewing |
| the yard. The behavior must be interrupted when your | | | | Around teething time, the urge to chew starts in |
| dog starts to dig. You may use something like a | | | | puppies. It is okay if bones, hard rubbers and dog toys |
| soaking with hose, a loud noise, or anything that your | | | | are chewed. But when shoes, furniture, and rugs are |
| dog will want to avoid. | | | | chewed, you would surely be upset. Dogs usually |
| Food Guarding | | | | chew when they feel bored, isolated, stressed and |
| Canines are inclined to protect their food. This is a | | | | anxious. The best approach to prevent this bad habit |
| common problem that most canine behaviorists | | | | includes confining him when you are not around, |
| stumble upon. Once a dog has possession, there is a | | | | supervising him when he is active and exercising the |
| greater tendency that a dog will become more | | | | dog regularly. |
| dangerous and his defensive behavior is increased | | | | |