Sunday, May 4, 2008

Tips on How to be a Pack Leader

  • Here's the thing that I always stress to people with dogs. You cant put a dog in a human situation and expect them to react as a human would. For example leaving a dog alone with a child and then wondering why the dog has bitten then child. These are dogs not people so it is important to make sure your dog knows its place in the pack.
    First off ask your self who the boss is. Say it proudly, YOU ARE! You have to mean it though. When you the boss your dog will love and respect you more! Here is some tips for you on being a pack leader.
  • When feeding your dog make him do something for it. Anything will work like a sit or stay. Dont leave food out all day for him to get it when he wants. You are the one in control of when he eats.
  • When you take him outside for walks you always walk out your door first. Teach him to stay and then you walk out first with him following after you. This way he learns you decide when to go.
  • Everynight or day even lay him on his side and hold him there. Be firm but not mean. Usually about 3 minutes works well. Some dogs will not let you do this at first and this is because laying on there side is a sign of submission. If he does not let you do this it is because he thinks he shouldnt have to submit to you because he is the boss. If you feel your dog may bite when trying to put them on their side put a muzzle on to be safe. Once completly on side hold them there and dont let them up till you say. If he tries to get up say aut aut no no and keep him down till his body goes limp. When your done say ok get up and good boy or girl.
  • Next is never let your dog walk in front of you on a leash. He needs to be at your side at all times and not pulling. Some dogs are easier to train then others. If your dogs pulls a lot then I have always used a prong collar, but you have to learn how to use them the right way. I will add another post about leash training.
  • One that I tend to brake myself is not letting your doggie on the coach or bed. I figure the whole reason to have a dog is for companionship so its nice to lay there and watch tv with them, but if your dog is on your bed he then thinks of himself as your equal. Its best to stay at a higher level.
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